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Online Intro To Sailing

NEW  ONLINE INTRO TO SAILING

This online sailing course introduces the fundamentals of sailing including important vocabulary, safety skills, and how sailboats work. By completing the lessons in this online course you will be ready to report to an American Sailing school for on-the-water sailing lessons.
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Upcoming Events

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DEC 10 & 12, 2024 • 4:30 PM PT

Essentials of Sailboat Electrical Systems

Learn the fundamentals of designing & optimizing DC power systems to meet your power needs
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TUE DEC 17, 2024 • 4:30 PM PT

Safety At Sea

Learn how to avoid and overcome various safety scenarios encountered at sea
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THU DEC 19, 2024 • 4:30 PM PT

Introduction to Celestial Navigation

Learn the fundamentals of celestial navigation and improve your seamanship skills
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FL | MD | TX | VI • 2025

On-The-Water Sailing Clinics

Amazing venues hosting a week of on-water training and shoreside seminars to help you master sail trim, helming, and boat handling.
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THU JAN 09, 2025 • 4:30 PM PT

Knots For Sailors

Learn what knots to use and how to tie them via illustrations, discussion, and step-by-step videos
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JAN 31 - FEB 7 • 2025

British Virgin Islands, Caribbean

Join Annapolis Sailing School for an unforgettable voyage through the British Virgin Island's azure waters. Enjoy daily sailing excursions, island hopping, and leisurely activities like snorkeling and beachcombing.
North U Sail Trim Seminar

FEB 01, 2025 • Long Beach, CA

Sail Trim & Boat Speed

An in-person seminar involving a full day of classroom-based instruction taught by an experienced North U sailing coach.
North U Sail Trim Seminar

FEB 15, 2025 • Seattle, WA

Sail Trim & Boat Speed

An in-person seminar involving a full day of classroom-based instruction taught by an experienced North U sailing coach.
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JAN 8 - FEB 15 • 2025

British Virgin Islands, Caribbean

Join Annapolis Sailing School for the adventure of a lifetime in a tropical paradise. Sail through azure waters, indulge in leisurely activities like snorkeling and beachcombing while island hopping. 
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FEB 22, 2025 • Chicago, IL

Racing Strategy, Tactics, & Rules

An in-person seminar involving a full day of classroom-based instruction taught by an experienced North U sailing coach.
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FEB 22 - MAR 01, 2025 • 8 Days

British Virgin Islands, Caribbean

The BVIs are the perfect destination for your first charter experience and the weather in February in the BVI is some of the best.
North U Sail Trim Seminar

FEB 23, 2025 • Milwaukee, WI

Sail Trim & Boat Speed

An in-person seminar involving a full day of classroom-based instruction taught by an experienced North U sailing coach.
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FEB 24-28, 2025 • 5 Day Clinic

St. Thomas, Virgin Islands

A week of on-water training and shoreside seminars to help you master sail trim, helming, and boat handling.
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UPCOMING FLOTILLAS

All Around The World

Join a flotilla and enjoy the freedom of skippering your own boat with added support and advice from an expert sailor to help with navigation and local weather.
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MAR 16-23 2025 • 8 DAYS

Sailing the Grenadines Aboard Chronos

Join American Sailing on an unforgettable sailing adventure aboard the elegant Chronos, exploring the stunning Grenadines.
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MAR 24-28, 2025 • 5 Day Womens Clinic

St. Petersburg, Florida

A week of on-water training and shoreside seminars to help you master sail trim, helming, and boat handling.
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APR 05-12, 2025 • 8 Days

Paraty, Brazil

A beautiful place with intriguing history, culture, and mouth-watering cuisine. Join us as we set sail on an amazing flotilla from Paraty.
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APR 07-11, 2025 • 5 Day Clinic

Austin, Texas

A week of on-water training and shoreside seminars to help you master sail trim, helming, and boat handling.
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APR 26 - MAY 02, 2025 • 7 Days

La Paz, Mexico

The "Aquarium of the World," offers crystal-clear turquoise waters, calm seas, and stunning, unspoiled islands.
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MAY 14-18, 2025 • 5 Day Clinic

Annapolis, Maryland

A week of on-water training and shoreside seminars to help you master sail trim, helming, and boat handling.
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MAY 24 - 31, 2025 • 7 Days

Ionian Sea, Greece

Crystal-clear waters, breathtaking landscapes, mythical legends, ancient history, and Greek hospitality.
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MAY 31 - JUN 07, 2025 • 8 Days

French Riviera

Departing from Port Les Cogolin, you’ll explore iconic destinations like St. Tropez, Bormes-les-Mimosas, and the islands of Porquerolles & Port-Cros.
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MAY 31 - JUN 07, 2025 • 8 Days

Corfu, Greece

Enjoy the incomparable beauty of the Greek islands, the unique deep blue color of our sea, and the amazing Greek food.
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JUN 07 - 14, 2025 • 7 Days

Amalfi Coast, Italy

Sail through the picturesque waters visiting hidden gems like Procida, Capri, and Positano.
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JUN 2025 • 7 DAYS

Lenny Shabes Sailing Festival • BVI

American Sailing presents an epic flotilla experience in the British Virgin Islands. It’s going to be an action-packed sailing adventure!
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JUN 21-27, 2025 • 8 Days

Gulf Islands, British Columbia

Cruise the charming coast of Vancouver Island and the beautiful Gulf Islands. These islands boast sheltered waters, magnificent marine parks, quiet villages, and welcoming marinas.
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JUN 21 - 28, 2025 • 8 Days

Athens, Greece

Discover hidden coves, swim in azure bays, and dock in charming Greek villages each evening, where local culture and cuisine await.
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JUN 28 - JUL 05, 2025 • 8 Days

Corfu, Greece

Explore Corfu, Paxos, and Antipaxos and take in the stunning crystal-clear bays and local culture of charming villages along the way.
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JUL 05 - 12, 2025 • 7 Days

Ionian Sea, Greece

Crystal-clear waters, breathtaking landscapes, mythical legends, ancient history, and Greek hospitality.
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JUL 2025 • 8 DAYS

Explore Croatia aboard Cataleya

A week-long cruise of Croatia onboard a fully crewed luxury yacht.
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JUL 2025 • 8 DAYS

Explore The Amalfi Coast Aboard Chronos

Join American Sailing as we discover the Amalfi Coast (Amalfi, Positano, Capri, and more) from Luxury Yacht Chronos.
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AUG 23 - 30, 2025 • 7 Days

Central Dalmatian Islands, Croatia

Explore the stunning islands of Hvar, Vis, and other hidden gems along Croatia’s pristine coastline.
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AUG 30 - SEP 06, 2025 • 8 Days

Montenegro

Experience breathtaking scenery in the stunning Bay of Kotor and explore charming coastal towns rich in culture.
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SEP 2025 • 8 DAYS

Explore Croatia aboard Cataleya

A week-long cruise of Croatia onboard a fully crewed luxury yacht.
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SEP 06 - 13, 2025 • 8 Days

Dubrovnik to Split, Croatia

Join our "mile builder" flotilla for a stunning one-way journey from Dubrovnik to Trogir near Split.
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SEP 13 - 20, 2025 • 7 Days

Central Dalmatian Islands, Croatia

Explore the stunning islands of Hvar, Vis, and other hidden gems along Croatia’s pristine coastline.
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SEP 20 - 27, 2025 • 8 Days

Gulf of Fethiye, Turkey

Explore the breathtaking ruins of ancient Greek, Roman, and Ephesus cities on this Mediterranean flotilla
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OCT 2025 • 8 DAYS

St Tropez to Mallorca Aboard Chronos

Set sail from the glamorous port of St. Tropez toward Marseille and onwards across the Mediterranean to the Balearic Islands

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Beginner

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Learn to Sail

You have wanted to learn to sail your entire life. ASA can bring you closer to fulfilling your dream. Our collection of resources will get you out on the water safely and confidently. With 400 schools worldwide you can find a school near you. To help you get started, we have an large collection of new sailor resources including beginner sailing lessons, online courses, webinars, and mobile apps. Become an ASA member and enjoy the many benefits of being part of the largest sailing education organization in the world.

Intermediate

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Build your Skills

So you know how to sail. Now what? Now you'll work on getting better, feeling more confident, and taking your sailing to the next level. Now that you have a basic foundation of sailing it's time to have fun with your new knowledge. You can focus on expanding your sailing resume to make you a more effective skipper. We have continuing education classes like Celestial Navigation (ASA 107), Offshore Passagemaking (ASA 108), Cruising Catamaran Sailing (ASA 114), and more.

Advanced

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Sail the World

You are now ready to entertain the thought of sailing around the world, sailing in exotic destinations or quiting your job and living on a boat. You can safely navigate a boat in most conditions and you are only limited by your imagination. Your ASA certifications open the door to bareboat charters in Greece, flotillas in Croatia and family sailing vacations in the Caribbean. ASA partners, affiliates and schools are worldwide and they can help you find the sailing adventure that fits you best. ASA members get steep charter discounts - join today.

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Your First Sail - Free Online Course

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North U Courses & Webinars

Since 1980 North U has been the most prestigious organization in performance sailing education in the world...

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Inside Sailing with Peter Isler

Inside Sailing with Peter Isler is a captivating series that immerses viewers in the beautiful world of sailing. The series explores sailing...

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Online / Interactive Learning

It is important to understand that you cannot learn to skipper a boat without actually being on a boat but you can learn some of the information...

Your First Sail - Free Online Course

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Docking Made Easy

Learn how to dock a sailboat under sail, or under power, in a variety of different scenarios. Sailing legend Peter Isler walks...

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Bite Sized Lessons

We know that learning to sail can be overwhelming and there is a lot to take in. In an effort to help we’ve created...

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Knots Made Easy

There are as many sailing knots as there are stars in the night sky — or so it seems. But the reality is that most sailors...

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Sailing Challenge App

Sailing Challenge

4.5/5.0 Stars Sailing Challenge combines the most innovative thinking in the digital education field with ASA’s experience in teaching sailing to create a game that lets players climb aboard and sail off on a virtual sea of fun.
Catamaran Challenge App

Catamaran Challenge

4/5 Stars The app includes five learning modules that will teach you the basics of operating a twin-engine catamaran, how to perform a looping turn, and how to maneuver the boat at slow speeds using just the throttles.
GO SAILING APP

Go Sailing App

4/5 Stars Go Sailing lets you share your passion for sailing with others, allowing you to create or join sailing trips, meet new friends and easily share trip expenses.
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Sailing Challenge

Sailing Challenge combines the most innovative thinking in the digital education field with ASA’s experience in teaching sailing to create a game that lets players climb aboard and sail off on a virtual sea of fun.
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Catamaran Challenge

The app includes five learning modules that will teach you the basics of operating a twin-engine catamaran, how to perform a looping turn, and how to maneuver the boat at slow speeds using just the throttles.
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Go Sailing App

Go Sailing lets you share your passion for sailing with others, allowing you to create or join sailing trips, meet new friends and easily share trip expenses.

Membership Benefits

  • Your membership supports the important environmental and charitable initiatives that help to keep our waterways clean and give back to sailing communities.

  • ASA members enjoy unique discounts on charters around the world, paying for the cost of annual membership in a single day sail.

  • Discounts off sailing products including West Marine, iNavX, DAN Boater, Sailflow, and more.

  • Discounts on ASA Educational Video Series, ASA Webinars, magazine subscriptions and more!

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Put your skills to use,

Teach others.

Share your passion for sailing as you teach others to sail. Teach at a local school on the weekends or get out on multi-day excursions and share your knowledge. Becoming an instructor is easier than you think.

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