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French Polynesia was by far the most stated dream destination. Consider a flotilla in Tahiti with Captain Lucy Newman and South Coast Sailing Adventures or take a look at Sailing Virgins schedule of ASA classes in French Polynesia.
Sailing Virgins in French Polynesia
Sailing Virgins (415) 619-2704 Sopers Hole, West End Tortola, BVI Caribbean Courses Offered: ASA 101, Basic Keelboat Sailing ,
ASA 103, Basic Coastal Cruising ,
ASA 104, Bareboat Cruising ,
ASA 105, Coastal Navigation ,
ASA 106, Advanced Coastal Cruising ,
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ASA 114, Cruising Catamaran
South Coast Sailing Adventures (281) 334-4606 502 Texas Avenue Kemah TX 77565 United States Courses Offered: ASA 101, Basic Keelboat Sailing ,
ASA 103, Basic Coastal Cruising ,
ASA 104, Bareboat Cruising ,
ASA 105, Coastal Navigation ,
ASA 106, Advanced Coastal Cruising ,
ASA 107, Celestial Navigation ,
ASA 108, Offshore Passagemaking ,
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ASA 114, Cruising Catamaran ,
ASA 117, Basic Celestial Endorsement ,
ASA 118, Docking Endorsement ,
ASA 119, Marine Weather Endorsement
Greece and the Greek Islands seem to be on everyone’s wish list so you can be sure that when the COVID-19 madness subsides sailors will flock to the waters off the coast of this Mediterranean Jewel. Learn to sail in Corfu with Captain Dimitris Bampakos at Fair Winds Sailing or sail the Greek Islands with the Athens Sailing Academy .
Fair Winds Sailing Greece (+30) 6932755635 Vlassopoulou 3 Corfu Town Greece Courses Offered: ASA 101, Basic Keelboat Sailing ,
ASA 103, Basic Coastal Cruising ,
ASA 104, Bareboat Cruising ,
ASA 105, Coastal Navigation ,
ASA 106, Advanced Coastal Cruising ,
ASA 118, Docking Endorsement
BVI (British Virgin Islands) are high on the list for many sailors. Can you blame them with the easy to navigate islands and the endless beach bars and secluded beaches? Did you know that ASA has 10 sailing schools in the British Virgin Islands ? The British Virgin Islands are the most popular spot among ASA members for sailboat charters. Find a charter or a flotilla in the BVI
British Columbia, Canada and the San Juan Islands are a favorite among sailors. You can sail out of Washington State where ASA has 3 sailing schools. Seattle Sailing Club , Puget Sound Sailing Institute and San Juan Sailing .
Seattle Sailing Club (206) 782-5100 7001 Seaview Avenue NW Suite 130 Seattle WA 98117 United States Courses Offered: ASA 101, Basic Keelboat Sailing ,
ASA 103, Basic Coastal Cruising ,
ASA 104, Bareboat Cruising ,
ASA 105, Coastal Navigation ,
ASA 106, Advanced Coastal Cruising ,
ASA 107, Celestial Navigation ,
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ASA 118, Docking Endorsement ,
ASA 120, Radar Endorsement Puget Sound Sailing Institute 253-383-1774 5632 Marine View Drive Tacoma WA 98422 United States Courses Offered: ASA 101, Basic Keelboat Sailing ,
ASA 103, Basic Coastal Cruising ,
ASA 104, Bareboat Cruising ,
ASA 105, Coastal Navigation ,
ASA 106, Advanced Coastal Cruising ,
ASA 107, Celestial Navigation ,
ASA 108, Offshore Passagemaking ,
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ASA 114, Cruising Catamaran ,
ASA 118, Docking Endorsement San Juan Sailing (360) 671-8339 2615 S. Harbor Loop, Suite 1 Bellingham WA 98225 United States Courses Offered: ASA 101, Basic Keelboat Sailing ,
ASA 103, Basic Coastal Cruising ,
ASA 104, Bareboat Cruising ,
ASA 105, Coastal Navigation ,
ASA 114, Cruising Catamaran ,
ASA 118, Docking Endorsement
Italy will soon need the support of Sailors and tourists. You can sail the Adriatic with Adriatic Sailing in Croatia
Sailing in Italy
Hawaii is a popular spot for tourists but sailors have noted that they are ready to sail the tradewinds of the 50th state. Take a look at some details on sailing Hawaii from Sail Hawaii and then choose from one of three ASA schools in Hawaii.
Sailing in the Shadow of Diamond Head
Sail Hawaii (808) 859-3875 1777 Ala Moana Blvd #116 Honolulu HI 96815 USA Courses Offered: ASA 101, Basic Keelboat Sailing ,
ASA 103, Basic Coastal Cruising ,
ASA 104, Bareboat Cruising ,
ASA 105, Coastal Navigation ,
ASA 106, Advanced Coastal Cruising ,
ASA 107, Celestial Navigation ,
ASA 118, Docking Endorsement Waikiki Sailing School (808) 382-4437 1651 Ala Moana Blvd Honolulu HI 96815 United States Courses Offered: ASA 101, Basic Keelboat Sailing ,
ASA 103, Basic Coastal Cruising ,
ASA 104, Bareboat Cruising ,
ASA 105, Coastal Navigation ,
ASA 106, Advanced Coastal Cruising ,
ASA 114, Cruising Catamaran Honolulu Sailing (808) 239-3900 Kewalo Basin Harbor 1125 Ala Moana Blvd. Honolulu HI 96814 United States