Learn to sail on the vacation of a lifetime.
Our private trips give you sailing credentials while you experience the best of the Pacific Northwest.
The Experience
Private liveaboard luxury
You can learn to sail without giving up the pleasures of travel. At Sail Olympia, we pride ourselves on the entire trip experience, ensuring you love your time on the water as you gain your sailing credentials.
Explore the experience →It was easily one of the best vacations we have had — toss in the training and certification and the trip was absolutely perfect.
Beth & Ben
Partnership is the heart of sailing, and we've made it the heart of our courses.
The South Sound
The ideal classroom
Olympia sits at the southern end of Puget Sound, close to both Seattle and Portland but away from the busiest cruising grounds. The calm weather and long summer days make it a perfect place to learn to sail. We are often greeted by local wildlife as we visit quiet inlets and secluded parks only accessible by boat.
Tailored Trips
No two trips are exactly the same, because no two groups are the same.
We build each itinerary around your schedule and learning goals to ensure you get your perfect trip. No matter your sailing background, we build confidence and comfort on the water.
Signature 5-day experience
- When
- Flexible dates, mid-May through mid-October
- Certifications
- 1 to 2 ASA certifications
- Embark
- Roundtrip from Swantown Marina, Olympia, WA
Starting at $2,500 per person
Based on four guests.
For pricing and booking information →
My wife, who was lost on day one, was docking the 38’ boat in an 11 knot crosswind like it was nothing.
Ready to set sail?
We love sharing the cruising life and making time to enjoy it ourselves. That is why we offer just eight private trips each season, each taught and hosted by both of us.
A $500 deposit holds your dates or a place in the season while we choose dates together. Date changes are subject to availability.