Anacortes Yacht Charters

Anacortes Yacht Charters (AYC) is located at the Anacortes Marina in Fidalgo Bay which sits at the doorstep of some of the world’s most magnificent cruising grounds. AYC offers ASA classes every weekend in the Spring and the Fall which provides better sailing conditions for training. Our location also provides an abundance conditions that you don’t see anywhere else; we can provide variations of tides, currents, challenging straits, close anchoring, and more...

Anacortes Yacht Charters (AYC) is located at the Anacortes Marina in Fidalgo Bay which sits at the doorstep of some of the world’s most magnificent cruising grounds.

AYC offers structured ASA classes every weekend in the Spring (April, May and June) and the Fall (Sept. and Oct.) which provides better sailing conditions for training. The other benefit to training with AYC is that our location provides an abundance conditions that you don’t see anywhere else; we can provide variations of tides, currents, challenging straits, close anchoring, etc., all including magnificent Mt. Baker in the background.

Other than the stunning scenery and attractive training model, AYC offers the combination course ASA 101/103/104 into a long weekend – you can become ASA certified up to 104 in just 4 days! This is incredibly important to those students who have busy working and family schedules.

Graduates also gain immediate membership in our Captain’s Club. As a Captain’s Club member you will gain special discounts on AYC and Mooring’s charters as well as other great benefits.

AYC’s instructional base is also headquarters for the AYC charter fleet, brokerage and home base.

AYC offers the combination course ASA 101/103/104 into a long weekend – you can become ASA certified up to 104 in just 4 days! This is incredibly important to those students who have busy working and family schedules.

Certifications

101

Keelboat Sailing 1

Welcome aboard to ASA 101, the gateway to your sailing adventure! This foundational course sets the stage for mastering the art of sailing

103 Coastal Cruising

Welcome to ASA 103 Coastal Cruising, where you take your sailing skills to the next level!

104 Bareboat Cruising

ASA 104 Bareboat Cruising, where your sailing journey reaches a new level of independence and adventure

Amenities

Couples CoursesDay Sail Charters (member-only)Day Sail Charters (public)Private CoursesVacation ChartersWeekday CoursesWeekend CoursesWomen Only Courses

INITIATIVES

10% Discount

Veterans Program

At American Sailing we recognize the sacrifices made by the brave men and women who have served or are serving in our country’s armed forces. As a token of our appreciation, and our way of saying thank you, we invite veterans and active military personnel to share our passion for sailing by offering a discount on our ASA 101 Keelboat 1 sailing course.

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John S., Mercer Island, WA

The class exceeded my expectations. It was very enjoyable and informative. The instructor was excellent. His teaching style was very calm, patient and knowledgeable

Robert S., Bellevue, WA

Very informative, professional, good formation and skills training. Great instructor – knowledge of sailing and local area was exceptional. Good interpersonal skills. I would definitely ask for him again

Pam M., Anacortes, WA

The class was much more than I expected. Mark was very professional but still patient with me. A+ on the instructor. The length of the course was just right. He was very knowledgeable and patient.