Puget Sound Sailing Institute

𝗗𝗮𝘆-𝗦𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝗸𝘁𝗼𝗻
Tucked inside Quartermaster Harbor, Dockton offers a protected destination with public moorage, picnic areas and beach access. It is a strong trip-planning exercise from either Des Moines or Tacoma.

𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗲?

𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘁
This knot creates a dependable fixed loop, is useful for dock lines and can be untied after carrying a heavy load. Can you name it?
Answer will appear in the comments tomorrow?”

Move beyond basic sailing and build the skills needed to confidently operate a larger cruising sailboat with our ASA 103 Coastal Cruising Class!
📅 August 15–16, 2026
⏰ 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. each day
📍 Tacoma
During this hands-on course, you’ll develop practical experience with:
⚓ Docking and maneuvering under power
⚓ Anchoring techniques
⚓ Intermediate sail trim and reefing
⚓ Basic coastal navigation
⚓ Weather, safety, and seamanship
⚓ Cruising boat systems and equipment
⚓ Person-overboard recovery procedures
ASA 103 prepares qualified sailors to skipper a 25- to 35-foot auxiliary-powered cruising sailboat during daylight hours in moderate conditions. It is the next step toward greater independence, destination sailing, and advanced American Sailing certifications.
𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲: 𝗔𝗦𝗔 𝟭𝟬𝟭 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲.
At Puget Sound Sailing Institute, we do more than just sail—we EDUCATE.
𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆:
https://reservations.pugetsoundsailing.com/event/14632
📞 253-383-1774
🌐 www.pugetsoundsailing.com

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸
"Before this weekend’s sail, check the marine forecast, tides, currents, fuel, battery condition, safety gear and daylight available for the return. A good sailing day begins before anyone steps aboard.”

𝗗𝗮𝘆-𝗦𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗚𝗶𝗴 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗿
“From Tacoma, Gig Harbor can become a rewarding destination sail requiring careful navigation, attention to traffic and a well-planned return. Who has sailed through the harbor entrance, and what advice would you give someone making the trip for the first time?”

𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆
“Show us what sailing the Puget Sound looks like through your eyes. Share a favorite photograph from a recent club sail and tell us where it was taken.”

⛵ 𝗧𝗪𝗢 𝗖𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦. 𝗙𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗦. 𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗦𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘! ⛵

Ready to move beyond day sailing and experience what coastal cruising is really like?

Join Puget Sound Sailing Institute for our immersive ASA 103/104 Coastal Cruising & Bareboat Cruising Combo Class departing from Anacortes!

📅 August 24–28, 2026
📍 Cap Sante Marina — Anacortes, Washington
🌙 Five days and four nights living aboard
🎓 Earn both ASA 103 and ASA 104 certifications

During this hands-on cruising experience, you’ll develop the skills needed to confidently plan, manage and skipper a multi-day sailing adventure, including:

⚓ Coastal navigation and GPS route planning
⚓ Advanced sail trim and boat handling
⚓ Docking, anchoring and overnight mooring
⚓ Engine operation and basic troubleshooting
⚓ Weather interpretation and emergency procedures
⚓ Provisioning, galley operations and crew management
⚓ Liveaboard systems and practical cruising seamanship

Your course includes textbooks, online preparation, required safety equipment, meals and provisioning, & certification upon successful completion.

Prerequisite: ASA 101 certification. Previous time on the water is strongly recommended.

Experience the spectacular waters of the Pacific Northwest while building the confidence and credentials needed for bareboat chartering and extended cruising.

👉 Reserve your berth today (ask about couple's pricing):
https://reservations.pugetsoundsailing.com/event/13942

📞 253-383-1774
🌐 PugetSoundSailing.com

𝗔𝘁 𝗣𝗦𝗦𝗜, 𝘄𝗲 𝗱𝗼 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗶𝗹—𝘄𝗲 𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗘.

𝗦𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹: 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀
“Your telltales are constantly talking to you. If both stream aft, your sail trim is close. If the windward telltale lifts, adjust your heading or ease the sail slightly. What sail-trim lesson made the biggest difference for you?”

⛵ 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗬 𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗦𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗞𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗡𝗘𝗫𝗧 𝗟𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟? ⛵

Move beyond basic sailing and build the skills needed to confidently operate a larger cruising sailboat with our ASA 103 Coastal Cruising Class!

📅 August 15–16, 2026
⏰ 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. each day
📍 Tacoma

During this hands-on course, you’ll develop practical experience with:

⚓ Docking and maneuvering under power
⚓ Anchoring techniques
⚓ Intermediate sail trim and reefing
⚓ Basic coastal navigation
⚓ Weather, safety, and seamanship
⚓ Cruising boat systems and equipment
⚓ Person-overboard recovery procedures

ASA 103 prepares qualified sailors to skipper a 25- to 35-foot auxiliary-powered cruising sailboat during daylight hours in moderate conditions. It is the next step toward greater independence, destination sailing, and advanced American Sailing certifications.

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲: 𝗔𝗦𝗔 𝟭𝟬𝟭 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲.

At Puget Sound Sailing Institute, we do more than just sail—we EDUCATE.

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆:
https://reservations.pugetsoundsailing.com/event/13933

📞 253-383-1774
🌐 www.pugetsoundsailing.com

𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲: 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗙𝗗
A life jacket does its job best when it is already being worn. Before casting off, confirm that every crewmember has a properly fitted PFD and knows where the throwable device is located.” Question: Inflatable or traditional—what do you prefer?

https://parks.wa.gov/about/rules-and-safety/boater-education-safety/wear-life-jacket