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Club Sails

Re-Discover the Salish Sea Through our Club Sails!

Ever feel like the perfect sailing getaway is hiding right under your nose? Introducing Windworks Club Sails—your ticket to exploring central Puget Sound’s best-kept secrets without the hassle of planning the route yourself. Hop aboard with our capable and experienced captains Nancy Engeland Graham Humphrey for a themed day-trip to the region's prime destinations.

Whether you want to sharpen your piloting skills, master tricky currents, or simply meet future sailing partners who share your ambition, these sails are built for you. Each destination trip will involve specific sailing, piloting or navigational themes posted on the website.

Member Cost: $150

Non-Member Cost: $210

Up to 6 spots available!

Fall & Winter Line Up

 

Date Captain/Destination Focus
Sunday, Nov 1 Captain Justin| Destination: Blakely Harbor Introduction to anchoring basics, heavy-weather and close-quarters maneuvering.
Saturday, Nov 7 Captain Justin | Destination: Port Madison & Squamish Tribal Dock  (C-50 Bavaria) Introduction to big-boat systems and docking.
Friday, Nov 13 Captain Justin | Destination: Kingston (C-50 Bavaria) Focus on sail handling, trimming and reefing. Docking practice.
 Sunday, Nov 15 Captain Justin | Destination: Poulsbo Piloting narrow passages, focusing on sail trim and docking. Shopping and dining in Poulsbo.
Saturday, Nov 21 Captain TBD | Destination: Elliott Bay, Alki Point & Eagle Harbor Weekend passage planning and structural mooring/docking protocols.
Saturday, Nov 28 Captain Justin | Destination: Eagle Harbor & Winslow (C-50 Bavaria) Advanced sail trim tailored to heavy winds, systems review and docking practice. Dining & Shopping in Winslow.
Saturday,  Dec 10 Captain Nancy | Destination: Edmunds Advanced sail trim tailored to heavy winds, reefing and man-overboard drills, heave to, and docking practice.
Tuesday, Dec 13 Captain Nancy | Destination: Blake Island Marine park navigation, docking in tight spaces, mooring buoy tie-ups, and current calculations around Rich Passage
Saturday, Dec 19 Captain Justin | Destination: Eagle Harbor, Winslow (C-50 Bavaria) Winter weather piloting and transition to variable seasonal patterns. Docking practice. Shopping and Dining.

 

Why You Need to be on Board

  • Expert Mentorship: Cover real-world sailing and piloting topics with captains who know these waters inside and out.
  • Built-In Crew: No boat? No crew? No problem. Share the experience, talk shop, and connect with club members.
  • Destination-Driven Learning: From navigating Agate Pass to conquering the ferry lanes, every trip is a live masterclass.

What You Need to be on Board

  • A willingness to learn and get better and a thirst for exploration and information about the local destinations
  • Minimum Qualifications: Basic Keelboat certification or equivalent experience
  • Time on Water: 9am to 5pm