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Instruction

Learn the skills to take the helm of your own bareboat charter.

Anacortes Yacht Charters is the leading provider of powerboat charters in the Pacific Northwest. With over 45 years of experience, we’ve successfully launched more than 15,000 charters.

Many of our guests started their journey with instruction or coaching that equipped them with the skills and confidence to skipper a bareboat charter.

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5 Ways to Learn

Get the knowledge and experience to skipper a bareboat charter.

All instruction options automatically qualify you for our Captains Club loyalty program with discounts on future charters and classes.

1-day Private

Cruise-N-Learn

A private 1-day coaching session on the first day of your charter. Get personal coaching with practical, hands-on experience.
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An ideal choice if you:
  • Have some boating experience but need to refresh your skills
  • Would like additional coaching while you practice aboard a specific vessel
  • Are stepping up in size to a larger vessel than you have skippered previously
  • Need your crew to refresh their boating skills to safely assist you during your charter
3-day Liveaboard

Powerboating Classes

A 3-day liveaboard class of your choice (from beginner to advanced) based in Anacortes.
Get certified by American Boating!
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A great option if you:
  • Prefer to take a class during the off-season to prepare in advance for a full week (or more) of cruising during the peak summer months or at a later date
  • Would like your choice of class type – from Introduction to Advanced
  • Want to receive American Boating certification as a skipper
4-day Liveaboard

Sailing Classes

A 4-day liveaboard class from Anacortes, with three days and nights in the San Juan Islands.
Get certified by American Sailing!
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Best for those who:
  • Want to learn to sail and get an introduction to cruising in the San Juan Islands
  • Prefer to take a class during the off-season to prepare in advance for a full week (or more) of cruising in the summer or at a later date
  • Want to receive ASA certification as a skipper
7-day Private

Power or Sail Class

A private 7-day instructed charter with advanced, personal coaching from an instructor who joins your charter to coach and guide you throughout your journey with optional American Boating or American Sailing Certification
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A premium option if you:
  • Would like to skipper the boat yourself, but have an onboard coach, backup skipper, or extra pair of hands
  • Want to receive American Boating or American Sailing Association certification
  • Would like advanced instruction tailored to your specific skills and vessel
  • Want to take full advantage of local knowledge
  • Prefer boating instruction during the summer months
  • Want to combine instruction with a full charter during one week-long (or more) trip to the Pacific Northwest
7-day

Class and Charter Bundle

A private 2-day liveaboard class, plus a 1-day Cruise-N-Learn plus a 4-day (or more) private charter.
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Best option if you:
  • Want an efficient and economical introduction to charter cruising in the San Juan Islands
  • Prefer private instruction and practice time
  • Prefer a combined class and charter experience where the charter immediately follows the instruction and practice days
  • Prefer to learn and practice aboard the specific boat that you have chartered
  • Want a boating class during the peak summer months

“Great overall experience – great staff, great captains! Will return to same boat next year.”

T. KingKetchum, ID

“All staff were great. Chip knew what to show us to make us comfortable operating the yacht. Thanks for a great vacation!”

D. BergRedmond, WA
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