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Women on the Water: Seattle Sailing Club

Take a look at the Women's Sailing program at Seattle Sailing Club. From racing to education to plain old sailing fun in Puget Sound

Featured School: White Caps Sailing, Punta Gorda, Florida

New American Sailing School White Caps Sailing have been with us all along as Captain Jean and Admiral Mila have been organizing flotillas and teaching in the Mediterranean for years.

Sail Baja California with Go Baja Sailing

It is possible that your vision of Baja California has an imprint of salt shakers, limes, and tequila shots. After all, the tourism board of the region has done a great job of crafting a message of fun in the sun down in Cabo San Lucas and the beer companies have tempted us with portraits of white sand beaches and

Discover an American Sailing School Near You!

American sailing schools are literally around every corner so find one and get out there and work on your sailing skills. Discover an ASA Sailing School Near You! Go as far south as possible at Southern Most Sailing School in Key West Have you ever considered Sailing in Portland? Take a look at Island Sailing School View this post on

The Sailing Season – Oahu, Circumnavigating The Island

ASA Outstanding Instructor Greg Martin of Sail Hawaii is very familiar with the waters around the Hawaiian Islands and he regularly sails and teaches out of Oahu. Greg has contributed to a three-part story on sailing in Hawaii. Venturing further than Waikiki, a sailing adventure from Oahu might start with a short cruise to Keehi Lagoon. Downwind from Ala Wai,

Go Sailing in Hawaii

The first time you move across the channel between Maui and Molokai you are introduced to the tradewinds that blow over the West Maui Mountains. The sailboat heels over and you move across the channel with purpose. It’s a wet ride. Most visitors to Hawaii experience a taste of sailing on these waters via a sunset cruise with plenty of

Featured School: Go Sail Virgin Islands

It seems like the U.S Virgin Islands always get overlooked by its neighboring cousin the BVI. Why? Getting to the US Virgin Islands is easier and if you factor in flights, ferries, and taxis a trip to the US Virgin Islands is more affordable. Go Sail Virgin Islands is teaching students how to sail in the beautiful sailing grounds of the USVI

Sailing in Los Angeles

When you think of Los Angeles you probably have images of Hollywood or Disneyland. You might think about Santa Monica Beach or Malibu but most likely you don’t automatically think about sailing. You should be thinking about Sailing in Los Angeles. Sailing within minutes of Downtown Los Angeles is easily attainable. Whether you decide on Sailing in Santa Monica Bay

Learning To Sail Is Just The Beginning

It’s Just the Beginning Do you remember the first time you were on a sailboat? What captured your interest – was it the wind in the sails, the sound of the water or the feeling of the tiller in your hand? What captured your imagination? The idea of daysails with your friends, visiting faraway shores or escaping your life and

Featured Instructor: Captain Rose Ann Points

As the owner of St. Augustine Sailing, Captain Rose Ann Points manages the company’s various member clubs, the local SailTime franchise, American Sailing Association School, and the new and used boat sales brokerage. Rose Ann founded a variety of team-building programs and sailing activities. She established Women on the Water (WOW) to enhance the lives of women through education, practical

Need a Sailing School?

Where do you sail? Where do you want to sail? American Sailing has sailing schools in locations around the world so you will always be able to find one near you. All you have to do is schedule a date and start working on your sailing education. Take a look at a few of our featured schools in locations near

Sail Local: Sailing The Great Lakes

Take a look at a map of the United States and the Great Lakes seem to be dwarfed by the two large bodies of water on the east and the west. Don’t let that fool you, the Great Lakes are huge and they offer a varied experience when it comes to sailing. If the ocean is not in your backyard,

Featured Instructor: Captain Leigh Hunt

Captain Leigh Hunt of Modern Sailing shares his passion for sailing with students at Modern Sailing in Sausalito, California. His sailing paradise is one of the most challenging spots to sail with the currents, wind, and weather of the San Francisco Bay area. He does it all with a smile. Leigh Hunt of Modern Sailing is this month’s Featured Instructor.

Sail Buffalo Junior Sailing Program

This summer American Sailing Affiliate, Sail Buffalo, had a tremendously successful summer Youth Sailing program. 400 youth sailors hit the water to learn the art of sailing. Sail Buffalo Sailing Director, Pierre Wallinder noted, “Our philosophy was to focus on the fun aspect and go with the weather versus racing in a variety of boat sizes. We also use both

Featured School: Great Lakes Sailing Co.

If there is an example of what the sailing community feels like it can be found at Great Lakes Sailing in Traverse City, Michigan. They have been teaching sailing at this location in some form for over 35 years and their program includes a “Women on the Water” program as well as a charter operation. You not only learn to

Why Sailing School Makes Sense

I didn’t grow up on a boat. I had been to the ocean and watched sailboats from the beach and I was intrigued. It wasn’t until I had a job and a few responsibilities that I was able to take the plunge and buy a Catalina 27. I didn’t know how to sail, but I owned a boat. My children,

Featured Instructor: Captain Hilary Howes

Captain Hillary Howes found the magic of sailing in the San Francisco Bay and her life has taken her across the country to the Chesapeake where she teaches for Annapolis Sailing School. As her professional career wound down she turned to sailing and boats and now her next chapter involves sharing her love for the wind in her sails with

Featured Sailing School: Blue Pacific Yachting

If learning to sail in Los Angeles is on your to-do list you can be sure that Blue Pacific Yachting can get you out on the water. Blue Pacific Yachting is located in Marina Del Rey, California and they offer a full slate of ASA courses. Sail Santa Monica Bay or join one of their destination charters. This Month’s Featured