Sharpen your sailing skills with a private 4-hour ASA101 Review session at Seattle’s Elliott Bay Marina. Prepare for ASA103 while enjoying expert guidance and stunning waterfront views.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate physical fitness is recommended due to active sailing tasks including moving around the boat and handling sails.
Wildlife
History
Seattle’s Elliott Bay Marina has been a central hub for recreational boating since the 1970s, fostering community sailing culture.
Conservation
Northwest Sailing emphasizes sustainable practices, including minimizing marine waste and respecting local wildlife habitats.
Northwest Sailing
Sharpen your sailing skills with a private 4-hour ASA101 Review session at Seattle’s Elliott Bay Marina. Prepare for ASA103 while enjoying expert guidance and stunning waterfront views.
Northwest Sailing is a Seattle-based sailing school offering a range of hands-on courses and certifications operating from Elliott Bay Marina and Carillon Point/ Downtown Kirkland. The school provides entry-level and advanced courses including Sailing Basics (ASA101) in Seattle and Kirkland, ASA101 review sessions, Cruising Skipper (ASA103), Bareboat Skipper (ASA104), PowerBoating AB101, Spinnaker Handling, and a multi-evening Coastal Navigation (105) series.
Courses combine on-water training aboard keelboats and performance sailboats with classroom-style navigation and safety instruction. Locations used for training include Elliott Bay Marina in Seattle and Carillon Point Marina in Kirkland, with some classes meeting in Downtown Kirkland. Several offerings specifically prepare students for ASA certifications and log required hours toward ASA credentials. The Bareboat Skipper (ASA104) course runs as a three-day program with a maximum of three students and private cabins on a 30′–45′ sloop-rigged boat.
Northwest Sailing emphasizes practical seamanship skills such as sail trim, knots, docking, boat handling, navigation, and emergency procedures. The school also offers a focused eight-hour Spinnaker Handling course on a J/80 performance sailboat and a five-evening Coastal Navigation (105) series covering chart reading, position fixing, and tides.
Featured on The Adventure Collective, Northwest Sailing lists clear course descriptions, locations, and certification pathways. Prospective students can choose courses by skill level — from beginner ASA101 to advanced ASA104 and specialized topics like powerboating and spinnaker work. Schedules and booking are available through The Adventure Collective listing and direct course pages online today.
Tours Offered
8 courses
Range from beginner to advanced certifications
Training Locations
Seattle & Kirkland
Elliott Bay and Carillon Point marinas
Certification Courses
ASA & AB
ASA101–104 and AB101 pathways
Bareboat Class Size
Max 3 (ASA104)
Personalized instruction on Bareboat Skipper
Choose an ASA or AB course at Elliott Bay Marina or Carillon Point and book through The Adventure Collective to reserve a spot.
Wear Non-Slip Shoes
Ensure your footwear has good grip to stay safe on wet and slippery boat surfaces.
Bring a Windbreaker
The weather on Elliott Bay can be windy and cool, so a lightweight windbreaker keeps you comfortable.
Stay Hydrated Onboard
Bring water, as physical activity and fresh air can dehydrate you faster than you expect.
Arrive Early for Briefing
Show up at least 15 minutes before your session to get briefed and familiarize yourself with the boat.
Non-slip Sailing Shoes
Provides grip and prevents slipping on wet surfaces while aboard.
Windbreaker Jacket
Protects against windchill and light rain during spring sailing conditions.
spring
Sunglasses with UV Protection
Shields your eyes from harsh glare reflecting off the water.
summer
Reusable Water Bottle
Keeps you hydrated throughout the physically engaging sailing session.