Featured School Articles

Captain Jeremiah Swetel of Erie Islands Sailing is This Month’s Featured Instructor Jeremiah started his journey with boating at the age of ten in Cleveland. He has extensive experience sailing and boating in all parts of Lake Erie. Jeremiah also enjoys racing at his yacht club and sailing with friends and family. Jeremiah holds his USCG 25T Master Near Coastal license with Read More >

Captain Dimitris Bampakos of Fairwinds Sailing School Corfu is This Month’s Featured Instructor If your bucket list has space for another sailing destination you should consider Greece. If you add Greece, you need to add Captain Dimitris Bampakos. His love for sailing and the ocean is only exceeded by his love for the sailing grounds of Corfu, Greece.  His passion Read More >

Learning to sail is a bucket list item for many people but learning to sail with your significant other is a twist on doing things to strengthen your relationship. This month’s featured school, Reef Runner Sailing does just that. A husband and wife team sharing their love of the ocean with potential cruisers.   If you ever considered leaving your Read More >

Captain Jeremy E. Elwell at Reef Runner Sailing School is This Month’s Featured Instructor A quick read into Captain Jeremy’s back ground and you might be motivated to leave your life, get on a boat and find a new wife.  Sailing does that to you and this month’s featured instructor is an example of the sailing lifestyle taking you in Read More >

  Marina Sailing is California’s largest sailing club. Since 1962, they have offered a welcoming environment for new sailors to learn and pursue their sailing passions. As a member, you have access to six beautiful locations maintaining a fleet of over seventy yachts. On top of that, there are thousands of members to share your passion with. The Newport Beach Read More >

It would seem that a sailor is always seeking the exotic in an adventure. While sailing can be the entire focus of a vacation, often learning to sail or brushing up on your sailing skills is just a fraction of your vacation time and budget. The ocean calls you and as much as you would want to spend so much Read More >

Captain Bill Moreland at Modern Sailing School is This Month’s Featured Instructor Captain Bill Moreland at Modern Sailing School is a 40 year veteran of sailing. Like many, he just went to the water and began sailing only to fall in love with the lifestyle. These days he is an Instructor Evaluator for the American Sailing Association. He loves to Read More >

Sailing Israel does not always appear on the average sailor’s bucket list but with its proximity to popular sailing destinations and its rich history, Israel is a fantastic option for a different Mediterranean sailing adventure. ASA spoke with BlueWave-Tashoot Sailing Academy about sailing in Israel and the local sailing community.  Make room on your sailing bucket list because Israel is Read More >

Keywest conjures up images of the Conch Republic, Jimmy Buffet, and tropical-tasting boat drinks.   The action on Duval street, the humidity, and the sweet smell of south Florida all paint a picture of a completely different kind of place.   This southernmost point in the USA is home to the Southern Most Sailing School where you can work on Read More >