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Jonathan Payne has been appointed Executive Director of the American Sailing Association. Payne takes over the position held by American Sailing Association Founder, Lenny Shabes. American Sailing celebrates 40 years since its founding in 1983. Read More >

American Sailing is a worldwide sailing education organization started 40 years ago by our founder Lenny Shabes. Back then, Lenny saw a need for a structured sailing education system and set out to build what you know as American Sailing today. 40 years have passed, and today American Sailing boasts sailing schools around the globe and over half a million Read More >

“I have always wanted to learn to sail” How many times have you said this or heard someone say it? “How can I get started with sailing? How do I learn to sail?” At American Sailing, we hear that phrase on a daily basis.  We will let you in on the answer. It’s simple. You won’t have to buy a Read More >

ASA 104 Bareboat Cruising includes an understanding of tides and currents and how they affect your sailing plans. Have you studied a tide table lately? Read More >

Join American Sailing in Croatia as we explore the country in a multi-day sail filled with rich culture, delicious wine, and picturesque ports. Read More >

If your goal is to sail in the Caribbean, Horizon Sailing School in the British Virgin Islands can help you achieve your sailing dreams with their 5 day, live aboard sailing courses. Read More >

Bow to Stern Sailing school operates in the sailing capital of North Carolina and is along the intra-coastal waterway. Read More >

It’s no secret that the COVID-19 crisis has changed our lives forever, and the sailing world is no different. From closed marinas to social distancing on sailboats, ASA has begun to re-examine what the new normal will look like once we are all allowed to return to our daily routines. One thing that ASA did learn is that there is Read More >

You love sailing and you love to share your expertise, you might be a sailing instructor. Find out how to start teaching the art of sailing and get paid for it. Read More >