Renton Sailing Center
Renton Sailing Center is a US Sailing affiliated organization.
A warm welcome!
Founded in 1965, Renton Sailing Center, a non-profit organization, promotes the sport of sailing through classes, races, and recreational sailing at Gene Coulon Park at the south end of Lake Washington. Sailing classes begin in May and continue through the end of September. Recreational sailing, repairs, and maintenance clinics are conducted year round.
MISSION
Promote the sport of sailing in the community through classes, races, clinics and recreational sailing.
VISION
Provide safe, accessible sailing for everyone in our community.
The Renton Sailing Center membership year starts in April, and lessons start in May. We feature a small boat sailing class, a keel boat class and an “Experience Sailing” day for those who have never sailed. Check this site in the spring.
Events
Renton Sailing Center News
- Scholarships Available for Members
The Renton Sailing Center recognizes that everyone needs a helping hand at times. If you are a member and having trouble paying for sailing lessons or membership please fill out and submit this application. Scholarships are granted based on demonstrated need, and are reviewed within 2 weeks of receipt. Open only to current members of Renton Sailing Center. Scholarships are not transferable. All information submitted will be kept confidential.
- Club Scholarships Available for Non-Members
A generous Grow Boating Grant from the Northwest Marine Trade Association has enabled Renton Sailing Center to offer subsidized sailing lessons and/or sailing center memberships to those in need. Up to 100% of the cost for membership or sailing lessons is available. Scholarships are granted based on demonstrated need, and will be made available until funds are exhausted. Current members of Renton Sailing Center are not eligible. Scholarships are not transferable. All information submitted will be kept confidential.
- Boater Education Card
Boater Education Card is offered free online at https://www.boatus.org/free/ and is required for all Renton Sailing Keelboat Skippers and anyone operating a 15 hp or greater vessel.
Membership Meetings
Our annual member meeting is the 4th Wednesday in January at 7:00 pm, Kennydale Memorial Hall 2424 NE 27th Street in Renton. Social gatherings are held in various places on the 4th Friday of each month. All members are invited and are notified by email. In the summer, our gatherings are often at the dock and start earlier.
View our upcoming Membership Meeting schedule for more information.