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Women on the Water: Eta Covo

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!

How to Prep for ASA 101

It's exciting when you still have your first sailing class ahead of you on the calendar! Here are a few steps you can take to prepare for ASA 101, including reading the textbook, playing with the sailing app, studying vocabulary, and even, yes - go sailing!

Featured School: Aventura Sailing Academy

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.

How Do I Learn To Sail?

Learning to sail can become more than just a nostalgic daydream — here are some frequently asked questions about how to go from daydreamer to daysailer. A practical, nine-step approach that will have you on the water enjoying the magic of sailing in short order.

How to Deal With Seasickness While Sailing

Don't let seasickness ruin your ability to enjoy sailing. There are plenty of seasoned sailors who started out with complications from motion sickness and they have since earned their sea legs. There isn't a one-size fits all solution, but most people seem to find their personal combination of actions to keep from missing a day on the water.

5 Places to Learn to Sail This Summer

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, Grenada, Greece, and Europe.

40 Sailing Terms: How to Talk Like a Sailor

In 1983, the American Sailing Association was founded by Lenny Shabes. Over the years, hundreds of thousands of sailors have become certified in the ASA sailing curriculum. This year, we celebrate 40 years as the leading sailing education entity in the United States. So when you get out on the water, you can be sure that ASA-certified sailors are sailing

Sail Catalina with Blue Pacific Yachting

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 first two days are in Marina del Rey, and then on day #3, they take off for Catalina Island for the remaining 4 days.

7 Tips For The Beginning Sailor

There are the obvious things you need when you go sailing, sunscreen, a hat, a windbreaker, non-skid shoes, and wind. However, what do you really need to be ready to head out on the water? These are a few sailing tips to keep you safe and that ensure that you have a fun time out on the water. Looking to

The Sailing Season: Seattle As a Sailing Destination

Why Sail in Seattle? Take a moment and breathe in the crisp air on Puget Sound. Feel the wind as it moves across the water and through your hair. Mount Baker in the distance Victoria to the north and the Pacific Ocean beyond a series of islands heading out west. For the lover of the outdoors, the Pacific Northwest is

How To Learn To Sail

“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

ASA 101 Basic Keelboat Sailing – What You’ll Learn

ASA 101 Basic Keelboat Sailing will teach you how to sail and is step one of a sailing adventure that will last a lifetime. This is the first course in your sailing education.

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

Do I Really Need Sailing Lessons?

Learning to sail with ASA opens the doors to the world of sailing and the vast experiences that come with it from bareboat charters to owning your own boat.

From Landlubber to Old Salt: Beginner Sailing Tips

Learning to sail is easier than you think with a little help from ASA.

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

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

Endless Summer

Where Sailing Season Never Ends The Summer sailing season is not over! Just because summer has ended does not automatically mean that the sailing season has ended. In fact, an argument can be made that you have been sailing all summer just to be able to do some serious sailing in the dead of winter. Take a look at these