Course Details
Over the course of four evening sessions, aspiring sailors will learn basic sailboat handling in one of KSF's larger sailboats (Lightnings, RS Quest, 420, Lido).
Our skilled instructors are U.S. Sailing Level 1 Certified, and include talented members and graduates of our Kitsap High School Sailing Teams. Sailor/Instructor ratio is 3:1.
Through both on-shore and on-the-water activities, our instructors will teach you proper boat rigging and knots, how sailboats work and how to find the wind, navigation, boating safety, and more. Our emphasis will be on hands-on sailing experience, with all participants getting to experience sailing as both crew and skipper!
*This course does not grant a U.S. Sailing Keelboat Certification, however we will discuss/cover many of the topics that are required for such certification.
**Completion of this course grants you the opportunity to attend open sailing nights throughout the summer. Invitations will be sent to qualified participants via email.
Dates & Times
Where: Port of Silverdale Main Dock
When: 6:00pm - 8:30pm the following dates:
Cohort A: Monday/Wednesday Evenings
June 22, 24, 29, & July 1, 2026
Cohort B: Tuesday/Thursday Evenings
June 23, 25, 30, & July 2, 2026
Pricing
Cost per person varies based on the number of people registering at once:
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1 person = $275
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2 people = $225 each
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3+ people = $175 each
What to Bring
Please come prepared to lessons with the following:
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Properly fitting Life Jacket - one that allows for decent mobility is ideal
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Sunscreen / Sunglasses
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Layers / Clothing for the weather
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Shoes that can get wet
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Swimwear and towel
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Dry change of clothes
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Water Bottle
Please also review the concussion fact sheet (see below). While our instructors will instruct you on boat safety to minimize the risk of concussion, it is important to be aware of the signs in the rare event that the sailboat's boom hits your head.
Cancellation Policies
Participant Cancellations:
If you cancel at least 72 hours prior to the start of your program session, you will receive a full refund minus a 10% processing fee. No refunds will be issued if a participant is dismissed from the program due to a violation of program rules, safety guidelines, or if the participant chooses not to continue once the session has begun.
Program cancellations / Illness:
If the program is canceled by KSF, or you are unable to attend due to illness, we will provide a prorated refund based on the number of days missed.
Inclement Weather and Unforeseeable Events:
In the event of inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances, it may be necessary to cancel one or more program days. Should this occur, we will notify you by 12:00PM (or earlier if possible) on the day of class via email. Please ensure we have your current email address on file.
NOTE: We do not guarantee make-up classes, nor do we provide refunds for cancellations due to weather or other events beyond our control. Historically, this is rare and we have not had to cancel evening classes.