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American Sailing School Sail Caribbean has been sending young people on ocean adventures for over 40 years.  They have perfected the art of transformation.  When a young adult leaves the dock for the first time they are a blank canvas, a moldable piece of clay. When they return to the home base they have gained leadership skills, social skills, seamanship, Read More >

American Sailing interviews Riley and Elayna from Sailing La Vagabonde to talk all things cruising life. Through many evolutions from being militant vegans to becoming parents while living aboard, Riley and Elayna unpack the essentials of mastering the cruising lifestyle. Catch up with them in advance of their premiere launch of the SLV Essential Sail Guide as a class format Read More >

Meet Jack Karger, the adventurous sailor behind Vagabonde Adventures. Our latest featured instructor, Jack believes sailing is truly for everyone and a lifelong pursuit of learning and discovery. Capture the spirit of sailing as you read of Jack’s 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 >

Aventura Sailing Academy is located within Aventura Sailing Club in Dana Point, California. Known for its beautiful harbor and ideal sailing conditions, the club offers sailing experiences for both beginners and seasoned sailors.  They have been teaching sailing since 1976 and are one of the top American Sailing schools. Read More >

American Sailing School, Blue Pacific Yachting have added new learn to sail classes to their already lengthy collection of sailing courses.  Their 6 day/5 night “0 to Hero” liveaboard class is conducted on their new 2023 Excess 11 catamaran or their very popular 2019 Jeanneau 440. Students complete our ASA 101, 103, 104, and 114 classes in 6 days. The Read More >

Meet this month’s American Sailing featured instructor, Captain Chris Cooper, of Anchors Aweigh Sailing School in New London, Connecticut. He has been sailing for more than 40 years on all styles of boats, from a 14-foot Sunfish to a 48-foot catamaran. He has his 100-ton Near Coastal Captain’s License, and he is a retired Navy Commander. Read More >

Anchors Aweigh Sailing School in New London, CT, is located on the Thames River. Their goal is to help you reach your sailing potential while introducing you to their philosophy that sailing is also a connection with the environment. Read More >

Horizon Sailing School in the British Virgin Islands is located in Nanny Cay on the south shore of Tortola with a window to the cruising grounds of the BVI.  They offer ASA courses as well as charter services with a fleet of sailing yachts for everything from ASA 101 to ASA 114. Horizon Sailing School is a destination for the Read More >