SeattleSights

Sailing sights in Seattle

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    Center for Wooden Boats

    If you have an interest in the history and craft of wooden boats, then you’ll definitely want to visit the Center for Wooden Boats. This museum and enthusiast’s center features vintage and replica boats, and offers sailing lessons, including an excellent beginner course that gives you as many lessons as it offers in a four-month period (usually eight to 12 lessons). Seasoned sailors who are a little rusty can take a one-on-one lesson for around $50 per hour, and there are also classes on sail repair and boat building. You can rent sailboats and rowboats, but one person in your party has to know how to sail and must do a checkout ($10 fee) before you’ll be permitted to ren…

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