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Embarking on a sailing adventure with Atlantic Explorers in the enchanting Algarve region of Portugal is more than just a lesson in navigation—it’s a journey into the heart of breathtaking landscapes, rich history, and a commitment to sustainable travel — and sailing with them could help you check off a few boxes on your bucket list. Read More >

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 >

Embark on an unforgettable Bahamas adventure with American Sailing School Vagabonde Adventures, in the sun-kissed Abaco Islands. Your instructors are Jack Karger, Eta Covo, and Hugo Picard — a youthful and yet widely experienced crew sure to help you create unforgettable memories and sailing skills to last you a lifetime. 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 >

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 >

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 >

Why do we sail? Is it the tranquility, the adventure, or the breathtaking beauty of the outdoors? It is a touch of all those things wrapped into a sailing vacation in a foreign destination. Answer the ocean’s call this summer by learning to sail with American Sailing schools at one of these five destination locations — Rhode Island, Catalina Island, 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 >