Become a more skillful boater! AYC provides a wide range of yachting and sailing instruction designed to prepare you to relax and enjoy your vacation. For sailors, explore our ASA certified sailing classes. For newer power boaters, join an Introduction to Single or Twin Engine class. For the experienced boater that wants to move to a larger vessel, look into Advanced classes.
Boating Classes
AYC Power Cruising Classes
Anacortes Yacht Charters has a full range of instruction available to put you at the helm of your own bareboat – even if you are just getting started.
Our classes will give you practical instruction and hands-on training for the type of boat you will charter – whether twin engine, single engine. We also have an advanced class for more experienced skippers, as well as a class geared for helping skipper and first mate to work together as a team – perfect for couples.
ASA Sailing Classes
American Sailing Association certifications are internationally recognized and ensure the student a proven curriculum in a professional, supportive learning environment under the direction of a certified instructor.
Class Options
4-day/3-night Classes
NEW – 4-day Summer Classes
NEW – 7-day Summer Classes