Sail Port Townsend is a small-scale sailing charter business created to get people on the water in an easy, fun, and safe way, sailing aboard iconic Thunderbird sailboats on Port Townsend Bay. The business bills itself as a way to see Port Townsend as it was meant to be seen: from the water, offering both two-hour day sails and ASA 101 Basic Keelboat sailing classes for those wanting to learn.
Two-hour day sails run with a 2-person minimum and a 4-passenger maximum, with children welcome and encouraged aboard. Early afternoon sails (12pm-2pm) tend to be more low-key, with lighter winds and calmer water for a mellow outing, while late afternoon sails (3pm-5pm) pick up the pace as Port Townsend’s breezes build, giving guests a faster, more exciting ride as the boat heels into her groove. Individual trips can also be customized for longer sails or private lessons on request.
Sail Port Townsend backs every booking with a “Good Day Guarantee,” since weather is the biggest variable in any sailing trip. The Pacific Northwest’s North Pacific High typically sets in during summer, delivering consistently good sailing weather and making cancellations rare; if conditions don’t cooperate, the business works with guests to reschedule or cancel free of charge, usually deciding day-of as forecasts can change within hours.
Two-hour day sails run $240 for 2 passengers, $290 for 3 passengers, or $340 for 4 passengers. Beyond standard day sails, the business also organizes Port Townsend Flotillas and runs full ASA 101 sailing certification classes for those wanting to build real sailing skills rather than just enjoy a ride.
For visitors to Port Townsend looking for a relaxed, small-scale sailing experience or a proper sailing class, Sail Port Townsend offers a flexible, guarantee-backed charter operation aboard classic Thunderbird sailboats.
