PSSI Sailing Club

Join the PSSI Sailing Club & Keep Your Sailing Skills Sharp

Sailing is a skill that thrives with practice. At the Puget Sound Sailing Institute (PSSI), we make it easy and affordable to continue your sailing journey with our exclusive Sailing Club. If you're not ready to own a boat but want regular time on the water, our club gives you access to yachts for a fraction of the cost of ownership.

With locations in Seattle, Tacoma, and Des Moines, our club provides flexibility, affordability, and a thriving sailing community. Plus, members enjoy exclusive discounts on ASA-certified sailing courses, private charters, and sailing vacations.

Why Join the PSSI Sailing Club?

  • Access to a fleet of well-maintained sailboats in multiple locations

  • Flexible membership levels to match your sailing needs

  • Exclusive discounts on ASA sailing classes, charters, and vacations

  • Social events, clinics, and cruises with fellow sailing enthusiasts

  • Affordable alternative to boat ownership

Sailing Club Membership Levels

We offer three tiers of membership designed for different levels of sailing frequency and experience.

*All Club Memberships are one-year in length for the first year and month-to-month after.

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SAIL GOLD

Perfect for the avid sailor who wants maximum time on the water.

Unlimited day sailing
40% off ASA 101 & 103 sailing classes
20% off upper-level sailing courses
5% off sailing vacations & offshore charters
Family membership option available

$199.99/month + tax

(One-year contract required)

Limited to 8 Gold members per boat, ensuring availability.

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SAIL SILVER

Great for sailors looking for a balance between affordability and access.

8 full days or 16 half-days per quarter
20% off ASA 101 & 103 sailing classes
10% off upper-level sailing courses
Family membership option available

$175.99/month + tax

Need more time on the water? Additional full days available for $50/day + tax

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SAIL BRONZE

Designed for casual sailors who want access at the best rates.

Charter club boats at $99/half-day or $175/full-day
10% off ASA 101 & 103 sailing classes
5% off upper-level sailing courses
Family membership option available

$64.99/month + tax

Non-member rates:
$195/half-day or $350/full-day – Joining saves you BIG!

All Club Memberships are one-year in length for the first year and month-to-month after.

Club Membership Requirements & Fees

Membership Setup

  • Signed one-year contract (month-to-month after the first year)

  • $500 security deposit (cash, check, cashier’s check, or money order)

  • Completion of a boat checkout session ($75 for a 3+ hour lesson)

  • First and last month’s dues (prorated as necessary)

Additional Club Fees

  • Consumables Fee: $10 for outboard motors, $15 for inboard motors

  • Overnight Charter Fee: $50 per night + tax (ASA Basic Coastal Cruising certification required)

Our Fleet – Well-Maintained Boats Across Puget Sound

We require a signed contract and a security deposit of $500.00 (in form of cash, check, cashier’s check, or money order) to get started. You will need to perform a complete checkout on at least one boat and pay first and last months dues (prorated if necessary).

There is a $10 charge per charter for consumables (the Capri’s and Martin) and $15 for both Catalina’s and the Hunter -  which includes up to one gallon of fuel. There is a $50/day plus tax charge to keep boats overnight. (ASA Basic Coastal Cruising certification is required.)

Checkout fees are $75.00 for a 3+ hour lesson. Spinnakers can be flown if Club Member has passed a PSSI or other spinnaker class and posts and requires an additional $250 security deposit.

A sailboat with two people on a calm body of water.

Syzygy | Capri 25

Out-board Motor

Located at: Tyee Marina
5618
Marine View Drive
Tacoma, WA 98422

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Quantum Leap | Hunter 28.5

Inboard Diesel, Wheel Driven

Located at: Tyee Marina
5618
Marine View Drive
Tacoma, WA 98422

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Tora Two | Catalina 27

In-board Diesel, Wheel Driven

Located at: Des Moines Marina
22307 Dock Ave S.
Des Moines, WA 98198

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PDQ | Martin 242

Out-board Motor

Located at: Bell Harbor Marina
2203 Alaskan Way
Seattle, WA 98121

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Sea Fever | Capri 22

Out-board Motor

Located at: Bell Harbor Marina
2203 Alaskan Way
Seattle, WA 98121

Sailboat with three people sailing on a gray, cloudy day

Easy Does It | Capri 22

Out-board Motor

Located at: Des Moines Marina
22307 Dock Ave S.
Des Moines, WA 98198

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Miss Conduct | Catalina 27

In-board Diesel, Tiller Driven

Located at: Tyee Marina
5618
Marine View Drive
Tacoma, WA 98422

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