Sailing & Powerboating in Seattle, Washington
Regardless of your boating experience or needs, we have you covered!
Since 1992, Windworks Sailing and Powerboating Club has been the premier destination for sailing and powerboating lessons, boat charters, and social sailing events. Situated just 6 miles north of Seattle along the picturesque Puget Sound, our Shilshole Bay Marina location offers both convenience and stunning views.
What We Offer
Whether you're seeking personalized sailing and powerboating lessons or you're an experienced sailor looking for your next adventure, Windworks Sailing and Powerboating Club is your resource. With our extensive knowledge and resources, we are dedicated to meeting all your boating needs.
At Windworks Sailing and Powerboating Club, we offer:
- Sailing lessons, both novice and advanced
- Summer powerboating lessons
- Specialized lessons, events, and clinics, including capri racing, coastal navigation courses, and sailing certifications
- Extensive knowledge of the Puget Sound and San Juan Island region, offering sailing trip consultation for seasoned sailors
- Charters
- Boats for sale
- Specialized club memberships
US Sailing Certifications
Our international US Sailing lessons are very affordable and allow you to charter boats worldwide. Ask us about our full range of certifications!
Our Mission
Windworks Sailing and Powerboating Club is committed to making boating easily available, affordable, and approachable. We are your home for your sailing endeavors including boat charters, lessons, brokerage, and social club events. Located at Shilshole Bay Marina next to the Ballard Locks in Seattle, we are ideally situated for exceptional sailing and powerboating adventures in the Pacific Northwest.
Windworks Yacht Sales
Windworks is the Pacific Northwest’s premier service sailing and power boating community. We are able to offer our clients and customers a full-service yacht brokerage, yacht charter company, U.S. Sailing and U.S. Powerboating accredited school, and the leading sailing club in the region. No other company better enables you to get out and enjoy all the the waters of Washington and Canada.
- Best location in the region: We’re at the biggest and best salt-water marina to sell and show yachts in the region! Windworks is at Seattle’s Shilshole Marina with access to over 18 publicly accessible 70′ slips and heavy walk-by traffic. Your listing will appear on both waterfront and street window displays.
- Club-access advantages: We have over 425 US Sailing members looking to buy boats; if you list your yacht for sale with Windworks you may be eligible receive a substantial commission discount if a member buys your yacht.
- Option to charter: Make your new yacht work for you by placing it in the region’s premier sailing and powerboat charter company.
- Team of experts: We provide a team of full-time staff, shipwrights, and dock staff year round and your listing will be washed and diver inspected. We also have experience and relationships with a wide variety of yacht manufacturers including Hanse, Bavaria, Beneteau, Jeanneau, Catalina, Dufour, Camano Troll, and Lagoon.
- Yachting education: All of our clients can receive US Sailing Lessons at member prices for one year, including access to the advanced Passage-making and Catamaran certifications.
- Yacht sales wide listing coverage: All yachts include free listings in targeted medias including 48 Degrees North, Northwest Yachting, and Yachtworld and the Windworks newsletter with over 4,000 contacts.
- Trade-ins accepted for brokerage: Windworks takes trade-in vessels to offer aggressive price discounts.
- Access to slip space: We provide moorage space to you until you get your permanent slip.
- Track record of success: Established in 1992.