People

The Northwest Schooner Society is powered by people,
as much as our boats are powered by wind.

Schooner people know the joy of working with-- rather than against-- environmental forces.

We would like to share that knowledge with you.

The Northwest Schooner Society uses historic ships to demonstrate the power and exhilaration of teamwork. We harness the wind, giving our students-of-any-age a new perspective on their own strengths and weaknesses. From our homeports in Bellingham and Seattle, we sail the stunning and protected waters of Washington State and British Columbia. The Society organizes a variety of learning cruises aboard the historic Schooner Lavengro as well as enlisting the privately owned Schooner Zodiac for activities requiring a larger vessel.

The Northwest Schooner Society provides a unique opportunity for teens and adults to experience a piece of American history. It's a non-profit, tax exempt organization, founded in 1994 to allow more people to experience the excitement and challenge of old-fashioned seamanship, twenty-four hours a day.