Small Boat Cruising Clinic

This 4-hour course will introduce you to the world of small boat cruising. 

DATE: Year-round

MEMBER PRICE: $120

GENERAL PRICE: $150

INSTRUCTOR: CWB Sailing Instructors

LOCATION: South Lake Union

Prerequisites: None

Topics include:

  • How to plan and execute large and small voyages in boats under 22 ft

  • Features a boat needs to keep you safe and comfortable

  • Gear you need

  • Salish Sea destinations 

Small boat cruising is a fantastic way to discover our local waters and provides an opportunity to explore countless lakes and waterways all over North America.

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March 23 2025, 11:00am - 3:30pm

May 25, 2025, 11:00am - 3:30pm

July 27, 2025, 11:00am - 3:30pm

September 28, 2025, 11:00am - 3:30pm

November 23, 2025, 11:00am - 3:30pm

Things to do!

Centerboard Sailing Clinic: Use this class to become comfortable and confident on CWBs fleet of smaller centerboard boats.

Small Boat Navigation: Learn navigation and piloting skills for small boats. This class is ideal for small boat cruisers, kayakers and others who want to roam closer to nature.

Sailing Refresher Clinic: This refresher is for Sailors who have a current Livery Card at The Center for Wooden Boats but have not sailed in a while and wish to sail with an instructor's supervision before going out on their own again.

Thursday Night Racing: This race series is intended to be a fun opportunity to get out on the water and engage in friendly competition. It is a great way to meet other sailors as well as tune your sailing skills.

Cancellation Policy: 

  • Cancellation more than 30 days in advance: refund less a $50 administrative fee. 

  • Cancellation 30-15 days in advance: 50% refund of the course fee. 

  • Cancellation 14 or fewer days in advance of the course: No refund.

Cancellation requests must be submitted via email to: adultsailing@cwb.org.

Please Note: CWB reserves the right to cancel any course due to emergency or lack of enrollment. In such case, we will refund tuition in full. If traveling from out of area, we strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance in the event we must cancel this class.