Chandlery Marine at Winslow Wharf » boating

Store Hours

admin — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 20:00:27 +0000

Come on Summer!! Hope you had a great 4th of July celebration. Boating season is in full swing. Check out our newest gear and consignments. We’re now open on Mondays too.

As always, we can order anything we don’t have in stock and have it delivered usually within a couple of business days. We’ll help you research hard to find parts too. Come on by or give us a call.

Current Store Hours

Tuesday through Saturday 9:30 to 5:00

Sunday and Monday 11:00 to 4:00

Best regards, Cap’n Bob

Adult Basic Sailing

Captain — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 18:17:47 +0000

This introductory course covers terminology, safety, points of sail, keelboat maneuvering & docking and sail trim. It includes both classroom and on the water instruction in a ballasted, fixed keel sailboat (not a dinghy). This class is structured for adults not interested in being in the water while sailing. Sailing is done both in Eagle Harbor and Puget Sound, dependent on wind conditions. This is a great way to learn to have fun while gaining the skills needed to take the boat out on your own.

Advanced Sailing

Captain — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 18:16:37 +0000

Using skills learned in adult basic sailing, we take things to the next level. We’ll learn different sail options including genoas and spinnakers. We cover in more detail the shapes of the sails and aspects of rig tuning. we’ll practice sailing single-handed and learn the principles of racing. Wind permitting, we’ll spend most of our time on Puget Sound. For those interested we’ll participate in a local race following completion of the class.

Boating for Families

Captain — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 18:15:15 +0000

Enjoying the water with family doesn’t have to be imtimidating. This class is intended to help all members of the family actively participate in the boating experience. We teach you what to expect, which areas are family friendly and how far you can expect to travel. We focus on how to enjoy boating safely.

Mandatory Boater Education

Captain — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 18:01:56 +0000

Learn the basics of recreational boating in the Puget Sound with this comprehensive course created by the Washington State Parks & Recreation Commission. Topics include navigation, tides & currents, boat types, trailering, safety, legal requirements and boating equipment. Upon completion students receive certification for the upcoming mandatory boater education program. The material exceeds that offered by the US Power Squadron and USCG Auxiliary.

Navigation 1

Captain — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 02:40:11 +0000

Cruise through the Puget Sound safely and confidently by taking this course designed for the novice boater. Students will learn the kills needed to read a chart, recognize aids to navigation, use a magnetic compass and understand tides and currents. In addition we cover the navigation rules, use of VHF, marine weather broadcasts and GPS. This very popular course is hands on requiring that the students have a chart, dividers, tide and current tables and time to practice. All tools required are available at The Chandlery.

Navigation 2

Captain — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 02:26:23 +0000

In this class we’ll go aboard a vessel with a Coast Guard licensed captain for the weekend, employing principles from Navigation 1. In addition, we’ll bring GPs technology aboard and learn to interpret that data. Way points, VHF, bearings and fixes are just some of the topics we’ll cover. Weather will dictate where we go, but everyone will learn enough to confidently navigate their own vessel throughout Puget Sound.

Boater Education

admin — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 02:18:31 +0000

The Chandlery offers a range of boater education classes through the Bainbridge Island Parks and Recreation Department as well as private classes. Below is a list of the most of the classes offered through B.I. Parks & Rec.. You can register for these classes through B.I. Parks & Rec. web site or by calling 206-842-2302 and dial zero. Lastly you can also do it person (see their web site for further instructions).

List of all classes by date

Class descriptions

Adult Basic Sailing :: Advanced Sailing :: Navigation 1 :: Navigation 2

“After taking four of Bob's courses I feel well qualified to say his classes are instructive and well taught. The joys of boating are made apparent while the challenges are not sugar coated. Time well spent, I'd say.”
by Tom Gardiner

Mandatory Boater Education :: Boating for Families :: Boat Buying 101 :: Introduction to Boat Systems

If you are interested in private lessons or arranging for a private class for a group, please contact Bob Schoonmaker at the Chandlery. 206-842-7245. Bob Schoonmaker is a U.S. Coast Guard licensed Master to 100 Tons.