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American Sailing’s July 2023 Sailor of the Month is Christopher Dang from San Francisco, CA. He recently moved to the Bay area and quickly adopted sailing as a central part of his lifestyle. Later this year he will compete in the Clipper Race, and we’re excited to keep up with his adventures! Read More >

Go Sail Flathead Lake offers American Sailing certifications in Montana at the gateway to Glacier National Park. Students can earn ASA 101, 103, and 104 on the school’s fleet of comfortable and fun monohulls ranging from 22 to 33 feet. Read More >

If you plan to charter a yacht in Europe, the International Proficiency Certificate offers US-based sailors an equivalent to the ICC, which is a requirement by charter companies. Apply online in minutes and set your sights on a Mediterranean dream vacation! Read More >

Eta Covo is a woman on the water helping people realize their sailing dreams. From her youth she grew up sailing on her family’s yacht in the Croatian Islands and learned how to turn that passion into her living. Catch the wind of her inspiration and set sail with Vagabonde! Read More >

Everytime a sailor gets on the water, there are certain steps that must be taken. Whether it’s your first sail or the 400th sail, these tips will keep you smart, safe, and ready to have a great day sailing. In celebration of 40 years of educating the world’s sailors. Read More >

It’s exciting when you still have your first sailing class ahead of you on the calendar! Here are a few steps you can take to prepare for ASA 101, including reading the textbook, playing with the sailing app, studying vocabulary, and even, yes – go sailing! Read More >

Learning to race is a key part of becoming a solid sailor, and the first step is learning the language. Racing terms are an added layer to an already complex sailing language, so we’re offering a condensed primer here to help you to the start line. Read More >

July is National Learn to Sail month, and at American Sailing, we believe sailing is for everyone. We’ve made it our mission to lower the barrier to entry as much as possible for women, veterans, and everyone in between to participate in this adventurous, beautiful, life-changing sport. Read More >

Sailors have a way of speaking, and the sport has its own language. Some sailing phrases are common in everyday language, while others are only really used on a sailboat. The ones common in our everyday language have a nautical origin that will make you a more enlightened sailor, as well. The ones used only on a sailboat? Well, the Read More >