Puget Sound Sailing Institute

☀️ 𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗥 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗜𝗦 𝗕𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗥! ⛵

Why spend your summer indoors when you can learn a skill that lasts a lifetime?

PSSI's ASA 101 Basic Keelboat Sailing classes are offered during the week on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, giving you the perfect opportunity to turn your summer into an adventure.

Whether you've never stepped aboard a sailboat or you're ready to build confidence at the helm, ASA 101 is your first step toward becoming a knowledgeable sailor. You'll learn:

✅ Boat handling and sail trim
✅ Steering and points of sail
✅ Essential knots and safety procedures
✅ Docking and basic maneuvering
✅ Crew communication and teamwork
✅ The fundamentals needed to skipper a sailboat

For over 40 years, Puget Sound Sailing Institute has helped thousands of sailors discover the freedom and excitement of sailing on the beautiful waters of Puget Sound.

📅 Weekday Classes: Tuesdays & Wednesdays
⏰ 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📍 Tacoma & Seattle locations
📞 253-383-1774
🌐 www.pugetsoundsailing.com

This summer, don't just watch the boats sail by—learn to sail one yourself.
July 7-8 Tacoma https://reservations.pugetsoundsailing.com/event/13904
July 7-8 Seattle https://reservations.pugetsoundsailing.com/event/13905
Tacoma 7/14-15 https://reservations.pugetsoundsailing.com/event/13910
Seattle 7/21-22 https://reservations.pugetsoundsailing.com/event/13913
Seattle 8/4-5 https://reservations.pugetsoundsailing.com/event/13924
Seattle 8/18-19 https://reservations.pugetsoundsailing.com/event/13934
Tacoma 8/18-19 https://reservations.pugetsoundsailing.com/event/13935
Tacoma 9/8-9 https://reservations.pugetsoundsailing.com/event/13947

🚤 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗱 – 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘆 𝗗𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗜𝘁 ⛵

We're looking for a qualified PSSI Club member to help move Easy Does It, our Capri 22, from Des Moines Marina to Tyee Marina on Wednesday, June 24th for her scheduled bottom paint and maintenance appointment.

📍 Departure: Des Moines Marina
📍 Destination: Tyee Marina (NE Tacoma)
📅 Date: Wednesday, June 24
⏰ Time: Flexible — anytime that works for your schedule

This is a great opportunity to enjoy some time on the water while helping keep our fleet in top condition for all members.

If you're interested and available, please email the PSSI office or comment below and we'll get you connected with the details.

Thank you for helping keep our boats shipshape and ready for the next adventure!

⛵ Puget Sound Sailing Institute

⛵ 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝘀 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 ⛵

A sailing certification proves you've learned the skills. Confidence comes from what you do after the class ends.

The most accomplished sailors aren't necessarily the ones with the most certifications—they're the ones who continue learning, sailing, and building experience every time they leave the dock.

Keep track of your voyages, record the conditions you've sailed in, note lessons learned, and document new skills you've practiced. Over time, those experiences become a personal sailing history that shows just how far you've come.

One of the best parts of the sailing community is staying connected. Whether it's former classmates, instructors, crew members, or sailing friends, every conversation, shared experience, and mile traveled adds to your growth as a mariner.

At PSSI, we believe education doesn't end when a course is complete. Every sail is an opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your knowledge, and gain the confidence that only comes from time on the water.

Your certification opens the door.

Your experiences determine where the journey takes you next.

🌊 Keep learning. Keep sailing. Keep growing.
https://www.pugetsoundsailing.com/

🏆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗹 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘀! 🏆

We are incredibly proud to celebrate an extraordinary achievement by one of our own.

Please join us in congratulating Michael Clidas on being named an American Sailing Outstanding Instructor of the Year for the fifth consecutive year!

This prestigious recognition is awarded annually by the American Sailing Association (ASA) to instructors who demonstrate exceptional excellence in sailing education, student mentorship, professionalism, and a commitment to helping sailors achieve their goals. Only a small percentage of instructors worldwide receive this honor, making it one of the highest recognitions in the sailing education community.

To earn this award, instructors are nominated and evaluated based on student feedback, instructional quality, safety standards, dedication to the sport, and their ability to create outstanding learning experiences on the water.

Michael's five-year streak is a remarkable testament to his passion for sailing, dedication to his students, and commitment to excellence. Thousands of sailors have benefited from his patient instruction, extensive knowledge, and genuine desire to help others become confident and capable mariners.

At PSSI, we're honored to have multiple Outstanding Instructors on our team, and Michael continues to set the standard for sailing education year after year.

Please help us congratulate Captain Michael Clidas on this incredible achievement! ⚓⛵

⛵ 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗦𝗦𝗜! ⛵

For more than 40 years, Puget Sound Sailing Institute has been helping sailors turn their dreams into reality through American Sailing-certified instruction.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗣𝗦𝗦𝗜?

✅ 40+ years of sailing education excellence
✅ Thousands of certified sailors trained
✅ Multiple convenient training locations throughout Puget Sound
✅ Multiple certification levels offered
✅ Sail on some of the most beautiful waters in the Pacific Northwest
✅ Learn from multiple ASA Outstanding Instructor of the Year award winners
✅ Up-front, all-inclusive pricing with no surprises
✅ Hands-on training designed to build real confidence on the water

Whether you're brand new to sailing or ready to advance your skills, PSSI offers a clear pathway from your first day at the helm to confident cruising.

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

Ready to start your sailing journey? ⛵

📞 253-383-1774
🌐 https://www.pugetsoundsailing.com/all-sailing-classes

🌞⛵ 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗦𝗦𝗜 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆... 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲!⛵🌞

It may seem like a small thing, but there's something satisfying about fresh gear arriving just in time for a gorgeous sailing day on the Puget Sound. Whether you're signing up for your next class, logging sea time, or charting your sailing journey, our new PSSI pens are ready to go to work.

Of course, with sunshine, breeze, and beautiful conditions on the water, we'd rather be sailing than writing—but it's nice to have the right tool for both!

Here's to fair winds, blue skies, and another great day of sailing education.

🎉⛵ 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗹 𝗝.! ⛵🎉

Today we celebrate not only another year around the sun, but also the knowledge, patience, and passion you bring to every student who steps aboard.

Thank you for sharing your love of sailing, helping sailors build confidence, develop skills, and create memories that will last a lifetime. Your dedication to the sailing community makes a difference with every lesson taught and every new sailor inspired.

May your birthday be filled with family, friends, laughter, and perhaps a little time on the water. We wish you fair winds, smooth seas, and many more adventures in the year ahead.

From all of us at PSSI, Happy Birthday, Michael J.! Here's to another fantastic year of sailing, teaching, and helping others discover the joy of life under sail.

⚓🎂🌊⛵

🌎⛵ 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗦𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺! ⛵🌎

While many people dream of sailing the world, you're out there doing it—one ocean, one harbor, and one unforgettable sunset at a time.

On your birthday, may the winds be steady, the seas be kind, and each new horizon bring fresh adventures and lasting memories. May every port offer a warm welcome, every passage teach something new, and every day remind you how fortunate you are to be living a life few dare to pursue.

As you celebrate another trip around the sun, know that your greatest voyage is still underway. Here's to distant shores, star-filled nights at anchor, friendships made across oceans, and countless stories yet to be written in your ship's log.

Happy Birthday! May your journey continue to be measured not in miles sailed, but in adventures lived. Fair winds and following seas wherever the world carries you next. ⚓🌊🎂🌍🧭

⛵ 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗮 𝗦𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝟰𝟬+ 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲? ⛵
Because experience matters.
For four decades, PSSI instructors have taught sailors how to:
✔ Dock with confidence
✔ Navigate Puget Sound waters
✔ Sail safely in changing conditions
✔ Charter boats worldwide
✔ Cruise the San Juan Islands
✔ Achieve their sailing dreams
Our students don't just earn certifications.
They gain real-world skills that prepare them for the challenges and rewards of sailing in the Pacific Northwest.
40+ years. Thousands of students. One mission.
To create confident sailors.