FIND A SAILING SCHOOL

Sailors choose American Sailing schools because they want to follow a proven curriculum in a professional, supportive learning environment under the direction of certified sailing instructors.

The Naos Yachts team consists of offshore, coastal and dinghy racers, as well as long distance cruisers. Our instructors are all ASA certified and we provide instruction on brand new Beneteau yachts and Lagoon catamarans.

Let Blue Pacific Yachting help you realize the joys of sailing. Learn to sail in a safe and supportive environment under the expert guidance of our certified instructors. Students gain hands-on experience and acquire the knowledge and confidence to sail aboard a modern, mid-sized, fully-equipped yacht.

Marina Sailing is Southern California’s oldest and largest sailing charter and instruction company. Started in 1962, our six locations along the coast offer a wide range of boats from 22 to 50 feet, including monohulls, catamarans, and powerboats.

Sailing lessons in Marina del Rey, Southern CA, and beyond. Bluewater Sailing has been successfully teaching beginners to worldwide coastal cruisers since 1978.

California Sailing Cooperative (CSC), founded in 1994, is a non-profit club and school offering American Sailing certifications at an affordable cost on a well maintained Catalina 36.

Marina Sailing is Southern California’s oldest and largest sailing charter and instruction company. Started in 1962, our six locations along the coast offer a wide range of boats from 22 to 50 feet, including monohulls, catamarans, and powerboats.

Offering beginning and advanced ASA certification courses, Los Angeles Yacht Club’s mission is to bring its sailing heritage and tradition to everyone. Our ASA certified instructors will teach you to sail our 22’ Capris safely and confidently over five, 4-hour lessons. Classes are offered Tuesday through Sunday in a group setting, with no more than three students per boat. Private and family lessons are also available.

Marina Sailing is Southern California’s oldest and largest sailing charter and instruction company. Started in 1962, our six locations along the coast offer a wide range of boats from 22 to 50 feet, including monohulls, catamarans, and powerboats.

Freeman Marine Institute is devoted to excellence in teaching, learning, and helping students gain access to the amazing world of Sailing.

The Newport Beach Sailing School is unique in that we specialize in private and semi-private sailing instruction off the coast of Southern California. Our motto is ‘The best value in private sailing lessons.’ We are dedicated to providing highly personalized instruction, and the classes are scheduled according to your availability.

Marina Sailing is Southern California’s oldest and largest sailing charter and instruction company. Started in 1962, our six locations along the coast offer a wide range of boats from 22 to 50 feet, including monohulls, catamarans, and powerboats.

Marina Sailing is Southern California’s oldest and largest sailing charter and instruction company. Started in 1962, our six locations along the coast offer a wide range of boats from 22 to 50 feet, including monohulls, catamarans, and powerboats.

Our sailing school mission is to teach you to sail competently and confidently in the ocean, specifically the Pacific Coast of Southern California. I only teach one at a time, just you and your crew, if you have one.

Aventura Sailing Academy is Dana Point Harbor’s Premier Sailing Club and Academy. For over 44 years we have been successfully teaching students, from the beginner to the advanced. We are a West Coast leader in producing well trained Sailors. USCG Master Class 100T Captain Ric Dahlin (Director of  Academy) is also a Collegiate level sailing instructor, and as a professional educator, Aventura’s classroom and lectures have been providing “best in class” sailing instruction with top results. All of our Certified ASA instructors are friendly and dedicated to your sailing instruction. Aventura Academy’s classes are challenging, fun and engaging but most importantly highly effective.

Marina Sailing is Southern California’s oldest and largest sailing charter and instruction company. Started in 1962, our six locations along the coast offer a wide range of boats from 22 to 50 feet, including monohulls, catamarans, and powerboats.

Harbor Sailboats is San Diego’s Premier Sailing Club, offering award winning instruction aboard Southern California’s most modern fleet of sailboats. Founded in 1969, Harbor Sailboats offers ASA sailing courses from Basic Keelboat to Advanced Coastal Cruising. In addition to offering the International Proficiency Certificate for European/Mediterranean chartering, Harbor Sailboats also offers learn to sail vacations. Spend the week aboard a luxurious sailing yacht while a certified instructor prepares you for a lifetime of confident sailing.

Learn to sail in beautiful San Diego! At Learn to Sail San Diego, we offer various course options, including non-liveaboard, liveaboard, and learn-to-sail vacations. Our ASA courses are primarily taught privately so that our award-winning ASA instructors can tailor the course to your goals and needs while working through the certification coursework.

Learn to sail in the San Luis Yacht Club flagship, the 30 ft. Bermuda sloop “Second Wind”, on beautiful Avila Bay, California.

Sail Monterey is the only full service sailing charter, sailing school, and rental business in Monterey. Learn to sail in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary! Our 8-12 knot prevailing winds from the Northwest make the Monterey Bay an ideal place to start your sailing adventure!

Spinnaker Sailing in Redwood City is the perfect sailing club providing, sailing instruction and sailing activities for those living on the San Francisco Peninsula, South Bay and East Bay locations. Students who graduate from Spinnaker Sailing School not only received the internationally recognized certification from ASA but the confidence to sail anywhere in the world.

Spinnaker Sailing is proud to enter its 45th year as one of the premier sailing schools in the world. We also offer one of the lowest student-to-instructor ratios in the USA.

Our East Bay location at the Berkeley Marina is situated at the end of “The Slot,” the center of action in San Francisco Bay’s famous wind patterns. Unique to our Berkeley location, our fleet of nimble and sporty J/24s and J/80s provide you with the option of taking your first courses on either the Sportboat or the Cruising Boat learning path.

Tradewinds Sailing School has a program for sailors at any level who are serious about gaining the foundation knowledge of sailing and continuing on to become a competent sailor.

The SAILBOAT SHOP SCORPION BAY – Arizona Sailing Headquarters at Lake Pleasant’s Scorpion Bay Marina! The Sailboat Shop Scorpion Bay has been serving desert sailors since 1988 and is YOUR ONE STOP for all of your sailing needs: Sailing Lessons, Rentals & Tours, Parts, and New Catalina Yachts Boats for Sale.

Since 1983, Modern Sailing School & Club has been introducing people to sailing from our headquarters in Sausalito, California. Even if you have never set foot on a boat, we can teach you everything you need to know to build a strong foundation in this rewarding and life long sport.

We have mono hulls and multihulls to choose from, so sailing students can sail a variety of boats if they wish. Your instructor has 25 years of sailing experience in Mexico.

Typical sailing conditions at Fern Ridge Lake are a perfect training ground for new and experienced sailors alike. Our instructors are passionate sailors and skilled educators you can count on for dynamic lessons with your goals, fun and safety as the highest priorities. Classes are scheduled on weekends and weekdays making our program readily accessible. We also offer programs specific for families, youth, veterans and people with disabilities. Spending time on the water in our program creates lifelong memories.

Come to Dillon Marina’s ASA Certified Sailing School and learn to sail with the pros. We will provide you with the knowledge and experience to enjoy sailing the challenging winds of Lake Dillon, rated one of the world’s best sailing destinations. Our instructors have thousands of miles of combined sailing experience over decades of teaching and sailing professionally.

Dreaming of learning how to sail and embarking on your own sailing adventures? Nautilus Sailing offers premium live aboard sailing courses in the Sea of Cortez in Mexico. This is a stunning place to learn to sail, with over 900 islands to explore! Picture white sand beaches, azure waters, and abundant marine life.

Passion Yachts teaches on modern Beneteau, Jeanneau, and Hunter sailboats on the Columbia River and throughout the San Juan Islands. Boat sizes range from 22 to 45 feet. Passion Yachts will even teach students on their own boat if it is properly equipped. “Hands-on instruction” is paramount in Basic Sailing through Advanced Coastal Cruising. We believe that students learn best when 60%-90% of the instruction is on the water.

For over forty years now Island Sailing has been empowering new emerging and existing sailors. Here at the Island Sailing Academy we believe that good seamanship should be at the heart of everything we do when we’re out on the water and it’s that attitude of approach that we are always striving to share and instill in our students.

Visit the hidden gems of Baja California Sur and the Sea of Cortez! Discover these pristine, protected islands, jam-packed with marine life. At Go Baja Sailing School, we have been setting the standard for ASA sailing training in La Paz since 2010.

Learn to sail in the Rocky Mountains! We offer sailing classes from April-October and winter clinics off the water.

Sail Olympia delivers a first-class adventure sailing vacation and education experience in the South Puget Sound. We are teachers and sailers only. Our focus is 100% on our students and guests in our sailing school and adventure travel.

For 40+ years, Puget Sound Sailing Institute (PSSI) has set the standard in sailing education, offering one of the nation’s most comprehensive programs. We’re committed to delivering top-tier instruction for sailors of all levels.

At Koru Expeditions, we believe the journey is far more important than the destination. Founded by seasoned sailors Captain Ken Parker and Captain Renée Evans, our mission is to create unforgettable sailing expeditions that immerse you in hands-on experiences while fostering a deep connection with the ocean and the communities that depend on it.

Nestled along the picturesque shores of Lake Washington in Kirkland, Washington, the Northwest Sailing Center stands as a beacon for sailing enthusiasts and novices alike, offering an immersive experience in the art of sailing.

Located at Elliott Bay and Lake Union and offering a unique urban sailing experience against the stunning Seattle skyline, Northwest Sailing Center’s Seattle location brings unparalleled sailing teaching to the heart of the city.

Seattle Sailing Club blends expert ASA training, Coast Guard-licensed instructors, and an active sailing community in the heart of Puget Sound. Located at Shilshole Bay Marina since 1968 – where safe, fun, and professional sailing begins!

Starpath School of Navigation is a world leader in marine navigation and weather training. We are a unique resource with over 18 years’ experience in online teaching. Our courses are guaranteed to make your time on the water safer and more enjoyable.

Go Sail, Sail, Sail on Flathead Lake in Montana. We have excellent wind daily from May to October, and our sailboats are comfortable fun boats to learn on and sail. Pine tree filled Wild Horse Island State Park and nearby islands are the cruising grounds.

Seattle Yachts Sailing Academy can help you realize your dream of learning to sail, whether you are a beginner of experienced sailor. Anacortes is the gateway to the San Juan Islands, one of the most beautiful sailing areas in the world. Our friendly instructors have been certified by the ASA and are licensed as Captains by the US Coast Guard. They have a passion for passing on their love of sailing to students, and have many years of experience teaching sailing.

Anacortes Yacht Charters (AYC) is located at the Anacortes Marina in Fidalgo Bay which sits at the doorstep of some of the world’s most magnificent cruising grounds. AYC offers ASA classes every weekend in the Spring and the Fall which provides better sailing conditions for training. Our location also provides an abundance conditions that you don’t see anywhere else; we can provide variations of tides, currents, challenging straits, close anchoring, and more…

Located on San Juan Island in one of the most beautiful archipelagos in the United States, Griffin Bay Adventures is perfectly situated to offer sail and power training against a backdrop of stunning northwest beauty. Our classes are crafted to our students needs and interests. If you’re looking to charter or you are ready to sail off into the sunset GBA can get you there. We offer everything from bareboat cruising certification on liveaboard courses to advanced coastal sail training and even ocean passage-making opportunities. Our instructors are full time mariners. They are professional racers, delivery captains, rescue boat captains, tug boat skippers and experienced world cruisers.

One of the most well-respected sailing schools in the Pacific Northwest, San Juan Sailing has been offering sailing training for over 35 years! You won’t find a better value anywhere, as we’re the only School that provides an “All Inclusive” experience – each a fully provisioned, live aboard, sleep aboard course – not just on our weeklong Learn-n-Cruises, but even on our 2-day ASA 101, 103 and 104 Weekender classes!

The Chariot Adventures ASA Cruise n’ Learn class is a six day and night mini-cruise around the San Juan Islands, which departs from Squalicum Harbor in Bellingham. We will live aboard and practice the skills that you will need in order to be certified to charter a boat and/or develop the confidence to cruise your own boat one day.

Fun, Learning and Safety!  We teach from sailing fundamentals to Offshore . We are experienced sailors and our Outstanding ASA Instructors  know how to tune in to each sailor’s individual learning style.

With fresh breezes and some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, Mexico is the perfect exotic location for learning to sail. We have been teaching and certifying sailors for over 25 years, and our graduates are successfully sailing all over the world and loving it.

Whether you are interested in day sailing or have visions of chartering a sailboat in exotic locations our sailing lessons are specifically designed to prepare you to safely skipper a cruising sailboat with total confidence. Our class sizes are limited to a maximum of 2 students ensuring you receive a high degree of attention and personalization guaranteeing you will be delighted with the results.

Come sail with confidence and discover the beauty of Puerto Vallarta’s sea with Hold Fast Sailing School. Our expert instructors offer programs for beginners and intermediate sailors, with flexible scheduling to fit your needs. Join us for an unforgettable sailing experience.

At our sailing school, we provide a unique opportunity for adults to enjoy an exciting and unforgettable sailing experience. Our instructors are incredibly knowledgeable and experienced and are passionate about getting people out on the water to learn new skills and build confidence. We also offer opportunities for racing and fun sails so that our students can explore on their own after they’ve honed their skills with our expert instructors.

North Texas Sailing School celebrates 50 years of continuous sailing service as one of the industry’s premier sailing schools. We are located on the east shore of beautiful Lake Ray Hubbard in Heath, Texas. Our desire is to help you realize your sailing dream, whether it be lake sailing or blue water sailing.

Redbud Marina is the oldest American Sailing sailing school in Oklahoma. We are located on Oologah Lake. Oologah is not only the best sailing lake in the state, but it is also an easy 30-minute drive from downtown Tulsa. Our staff has over 100 years of combined experience. We strive to help every student, from beginner to ‘OLD SALT’ live Their dreams and enjoy their new life on the water.

Join us at Tsa-La-Gi Yacht Club on Fort Gibson Lake for the newest sailing school in Oklahoma. Learn basic sailing skills under the guidance of an American Sailing Association certified instructor with over 8 years experience teaching students from all over the region.

Lake Stockton Boat Works was was established in 2001 and has a premier location on US Army Corps Lake Stockton, near Stockton Missouri. Lake Stockton is noted as one of the top ten sailing lakes in the US, the wind almost always blows. In addition to our sailing school, Lake Stockton Boat Works is a full service boatyard providing “most things nautical”.

South Coast Sailing Adventures is conveniently located in Kemah, Texas – 30 minutes from downtown Houston or Galveston. All of our instructors are U.S.C.G. licensed captains and are certified by the ASA. We utilize training boats specifically designed to teach beginning sailors and we have the largest sailing fleet along the northern Gulf Coast with 24+ boats ranging from 23-45′ from manufacturers like Colgate, Catalina, Beneteau, and Hunter.

Windward SeaVenture Charters has instructors voted “Instructor of the Year” in 2002, 2005, 2006, 2013 and they all are USCG Master Level licensed captains with over 30 years’ experience in sailing and teaching. We also offer you a discount on all charters you take with us for 1 year from your date of completion of any class with no monthly club dues or yearly fees. Our class sizes are limited to 4 persons plus instructor, so that you will have individual attention.

Whether you’re brand new to sailing or a seasoned “old salty”, SailTime will place you at the helm of a beautiful new Beneteau or Jeanneau sailing yacht with confidence and competence. We teach all of our lessons on new cruising style sailing yachts equipped with all of the latest electronics and full featured equipment lists because we believe our students should learn on the style boats they are most likely to sail on in the future. Come let us show you how fun and easy modern sailing can be!

We take pride in excellent customer service, conducting classes, cruises and coaching in Minnesota, the Great Lakes, and Caribbean. Lead instructor is Captain Joan GiImore, who holds a master’s degree in adult learning styles and has been an Instructor Evaluator for ASA since 2000, training instructors in the U.S., Japan and Caribbean. The former ASA Education Coordinator now serves on three non-profit sailing boards and writes articles for Sailing and other national magazines.

The Saint Croix Sailing School (SCSS) is a non-profit community sailing center whose mission is to provide a place for all members of the community to enjoy the sport of sailing and joy of getting out on the water. Not only are you learning how to sail but you are supporting your local community non-profit sailing center. Your support allows SCSS to continue providing youth summer programs and Fall/Spring high school racing programs.

Odyssey Sailing has been providing first class mariner training since 2002 with hundreds of graduates safely enjoying their new skill. We offer 2 training vessels to take you forward as your skill levels increase. Certifications include 101 Basic Keelboat Sailing, 103 Basic Coastal Cruising and 104 Bareboat Charter. We are conveniently located in St. Louis with sailing on Lake Carlyle. Welcome aboard, I look forward to starting your adventure.

Our lead instructor, Thomas Burns, has held a 100 Ton Master’s License, and 50 Ton Sailing Endorsement through the U.S. Coast Guard for the last 30 years. Both Thomas and instructor Menette Burns have several years of experience racing, cruising and crewing, including multi-day blue water passages and ocean crossing.

Lighthouse Landing Sailing School is located in Grand Rivers, Kentucky. Our marina is nestled along the shores of beautiful Kentucky Lake, one of the nation’s premier sailing venues. The sailing season runs from April to November. We make your sailing education fun and easy through classroom and on-the-water training.

Fairwind Sail Charters is Chicago’s best choice for cruising sailors. We teach safety and seamanship on Lake Michigan’s fresh and blue water. Whether you want to charter or own a boat, we have the courses and boats for you. Join us for forty years of sailing excellence.

Learning is a continuum. At BE-Nautical we seek to understand your educational and sailing goals to provide a curriculum rich with learning. Learn individually, as a couple or as a family – BE-Nautical has a course of learning to meet your specific sailing goals and needs.

Sea Safaris Sailing School offers ASA-certified, hands-on training for all levels, from beginners to advanced cruisers. Learn from expert instructors on the Great Lakes and beyond. Gain certifications, improve seamanship, and turn your sailing dreams.

Spinnaker Crew Sailing is not just a sailing school… But rather is a brand that reflects the idea that Freedom and Adventure are core tenets in our belief system. At Spinnaker Crew Sailing we strive to make our experiences fun so that they become indelibly etched into our memories.

We are Bob & Maureen Remsing, SailTime base owners in Chicago and Winthrop Harbor. We love boating on Lake Michigan and want to share it with you. SailTime offers easy and affordable access to “the right boat” and ASA-certified trainers. Join us on the water.

SailNashville offers its classes from Hamilton Creek Marina on Percy Priest Lake in Nashville, Tennessee. Our classes are limited to four students. You never share a class with more than three students. This allows every student more hands-on time on the tiller and personalized instruction. Our ASA 101 course is taught on a new Catalina 22 Sport. The Catalina provides a very stable, but responsive sailing platform for beginning students.

WELCOME ABOARD. Whether you are looking to begin sailing as a weekend activity on a local freshwater lake, or you are dreaming of chartering and cruising on blue water, our staff of certified ASA instructors can help you get started on the proper tack. For those aspiring to move on to open-water sailing, you can jump start your path toward mastering ASA’s Coastal Cruising and Bareboat Chartering courses by earning your ASA 101 Basic Keelboat Sailing certification close to home before heading off to the coast or islands.

Floridaze Sailing is an award winning sailing school that provides sailing instruction, leisure lessons, and captained day sails along the beautiful Gulf Coast of Florida in the Pensacola Bay and Pensacola Beach areas. We specialize in private, live-aboard optional sailing classes for couples, families, and friends who want to acquire the skills needed for bareboat chartering, cruising, or future yacht ownership. Our sailing instructors are dedicated, accomplished sailors, and our senior sailing instructor, Capt. Bob Patroni, has over 40 years of sailing experience – he not only knows how to sail but he knows how to “teach” you how to sail.

Our award-winning instructors have been teaching people to sail on the beautiful Gulf Coast waters since 2001. We take your education seriously, but we understand it’s all about having fun! Our Buccaneer Sailing Club allows you to further your sailing skills, have access to fleet of boats, and enjoy continued learning opportunities through clinics and group sails.

U.P. Sailing Company focuses on beginner sailors, those wanting to gain confidence or advance their skills in boat handling, sail trim, passage making, offshore cruising, racing, or gain credentials in order to bareboat charter anywhere in the world.

ECY’s classes are all live aboard and have professional, dedicated, and compassionate instructors in an environment exceptionally well suited for learning all aspects of sailing. Our local sailing waters start off in the heart of the sailing destination of Pensacola Beach, allowing you to walk to restaurants, shops and beaches right from our marina. As your skills build, you will sail from sweet Little Sabine Bay, out into sounds & bays that make up the Intra Coastal Waterway, then out into the Gulf of Mexico.

We are a sailing academy and sailing charter in Niceville, FL just north of Destin on Florida’s Emerald Coast. Locals and visitors can experience the magic of our beautiful home waters for a day, a weekend, or a lifetime.

Learn to sail in scenic Traverse City, Michigan! Our ASA-certified courses (101-106) offer expert instruction aboard premium yachts. Gain confidence, skills, and unforgettable sailing adventures!

We offer ASA course to benefit the members of the Cave Run Sailing Association as part of our commitment to sailing education. We sail on Cave Run Lake, located near Morehead, Kentucky, and Kentucky Lake, located at Grand Rivers, KY near Paducah.

We have been teaching sailing on Lake Lanier for all levels and ambitions since 1969. Once you are certified to sail we offer daily rentals for our tiller boats, or join the Passport Sailing Club for unlimited rentals, clinics, group sails & more!

Halcyon Sailing – Lake St. Clair offers introductory sailing and advanced cruising lessons. We are conveniently located at Jefferson Beach Marina – the premier marina in the area. This location offers a protected area with easy access to vast, freshwater sailing venues of Detroit and Canada.

Lake St. Clair Sailing School gives sailors of all experience levels an opportunity to become more competent and confident in their abilities. If you choose to venture beyond the sailing basics, we’ll expand your horizons by teaching you to navigate with electronics and with the stars.

The protected waters of Sandusky Bay offer the novice sailor a great place to learn the basics. The proximity of Lake Erie and the destinations of Kelleys Island, Put-in-Bay and the Bass Islands provide fun and challenging sailing for those taking the Bareboat Chartering and Advanced Cruising Classes. There is also the opportunity to cruise across the Lake to international ports in Canada.

With Two Locations: St. Clair Shores and Harrison Township, Lake St. Clair Sailing School has been certifying students to sail for over 25 years. We are an ASA certified training facility with the areas top instructors.

Classes are available every weekend, along with weekly practice sailing, private lessons, and group sail performance lessons.

Welcome to Bayfield Sailing Academy, where the love for sailing meets exceptional instruction and unique experiences. Our home port is nestled in Harbour Lights Marina in Bayfield, Ontario. As you set sail with us, get ready to embrace the charm of our small sailing school and the unparalleled beauty of the surrounding waters.

Lake Norman Community Sailing will give you confidence & practical sailing skills, as a beginner or aspiring bareboat cruiser. Lake Norman has 50 square miles of water and is located north of Charlotte, NC. Our facilities at Blythe Landing are easily accessible & convenient to sailors across the South East.

Welcome to Nautical Spirit Sailing School located in the scenic town of Thornbury, Ontario on the pristine shores of Georgian Bay. We are situated at the foot of The Blue Mountains, with one of the best freshwater sailing grounds in the world. Nautical Spirit is a small school with a big heart, where we foster and share our passion for sailing. 

Beaches Sailing Fun has international recognition from the American Sailing Association with competent and highly trained Instructors who are meticulous on introducing beginners to Sailing in a resort setting. Our Sailing Program aboard a fleet of Laser Bug Performance, Hobie Wave, and Hobie Getaway that is perfect for Sailing.

Fun, Learning and Safety!  We know that everyone requires all three to grasp the sailing fundamentals. We are experienced sailors and ASA Outstanding Instructors who know how to tune in to each sailor’s individual learning style. SmarterSail is a school that specializes in private sailing lessons for couples, friends & families. The majority of our courses are liveaboard where the instructor departs after the lessons so you can enjoy the beauty & serenity of water life entre nous.

The ONLY Sailing School in Florida Specializing in one-on-one instruction. You, the Yacht and your Captain all to yourself.Intelligent Sailing School is in the top 1% in terms of the quality of our yachts including a young Sailing Fleet.

Our experienced instructors deliver ASA sailing school material in a Safe, Fun, and Learning environment. We work with you to define a curriculum to meet your sail training needs. Belize Sailing Vacations offers sailing instruction in an informal, but thorough, delivery style where the Belize catamaran is our classroom and the beautiful Belize sailing our material for learning.

Mulberry Cove Marina is on Naval Air Station Jacksonville. Programs at the Marina are open to active duty and retired personal, dependents, and DOD employees. ASA101 sailing classes are held over two weekends giving the beginning sailor lots of “tiller time”. In addition, Mulberry Cove offers a wide assortment of water sports and activities including powerboat and kayak rentals.

Our sailing area offers deep water sailing in shore and offshore with easy access to the Atlantic. Our boats are docked on the ICW and we are able to sail right off the dock. Currents here are strong and offer challenging conditions, as well as pristine sailing areas. We have favorable winds and sail year-round. A student can expect to find an array of conditions and circumstances that would be useful for future sailing.

Start your sailing adventure today with Sail Savannah, located on the beautiful waters surrounding historic Savannah, GA. If you’re going to learn to sail, you may as well do it in a beautiful city, on waters filled with wildlife and steeped with history!

Sara-Bay Sailing School and Charters is located on beautiful Longboat Key overlooking Sarasota Bay. We are an ASA affiliate and have been following it’s Learn to Sail program, offering Sailboat Rentals, and captained Charters on the bay and Gulf of Mexico for almost 20 years.

We have boats and instructing locations around the Sarasota/Bradenton, St. Petersburg/Clearwater, and Tampa Bay area including the Gulf of Mexico.  Our sailing and boating waters extend over the entire Tampa Bay waters with easy access to the Gulf of Mexico and points northward and southbound.  Our beaches locally are known for their beautiful white sugar sand, amazingly clear blue-green waters, and often the area is top-ranked among popular destinations for travelers to west central Florida.

From basic to advanced courses, we can help you achieve your on-the-water goals! Located at St. Augustine’s premiere marina, St. Augustine Sailing has immediate access to both river and offshore experience.

Our superior location by the mouth of Buffalo River makes Lake access real easy. Within 5-10 minutes departing from newly installed docks. you are under sail on the Lake. Our floating classroom is right by the dock ready when you are back for debriefing. Our instructors are patient, friendly and very experienced with any kind of weather situation. Buffalo’s summer season is famous for its variety of conditions, changing almost daily. The fleet of 13 boats ranges from small sailing dinghy’s to 32 Ft. Most of the beginner training is onboard HR 25’s, a boat selected for its sailing performance and large cockpit.

Lake Fairview Marina in Orlando offers an immersive sailing experience for beginners. Lake Fairview is an ideal setting for learning to sail, offering calm waters and consistent breezes. Learn to sail with us and you’ll not only improve your sailing skills, you’ll also gain a deep appreciation for the art of sailing amidst the tranquil beauty of Orlando’s Lake Fairview.

Charleston Sailing School & Yacht Charters specializes in creating unique yachting adventures. A steady sea breeze flows through our historic harbor providing ideal conditions year-round. From our location downtown at the Charleston City Marina we offer a fleet of sail and power yachts available for Sailing Lessons, Private Yacht Charters, and Bareboat Charters with direct access to Charleston Harbor, the ICW, and the Atlantic Ocean. Since our inception in 2004 we have grown to provide unparalleled service with the best options at every pricepoint. Stop Dreaming, Start Sailing!

SailTime Southwest Florida is excited to offer our expert sailing school services to the region and beyond. Learn how to sail or expand your knowledge in beautiful Charlotte Harbor from our base in Burnt Store Marina, Punta Gorda, Florida!

We are located on Charlotte Harbor in sub-tropical Southwest Florida. From our base at Burnt Store Marina, our students have access to the protected waters of the harbor, Gulf of Mexico, gulf coast barrier islands, the Ten Thousand Islands, Florida Keys, Dry Tortugas, and many other resort destinations. We focus on customizing training programs to achieve your objectives, learn, as well as taking time to relax and enjoy!

Whitecaps Sailing offers personalized, top-quality, hands-on sailing instruction from day one in Charlotte Harbor on Florida’s stunning west coast and during our unforgettable flotillas in stunning destinations.

Florida Sailing & Cruising School is one of the oldest ASA schools in the country. We have been in business for 30 years, since 1984. Our courses are small and targeted to meet each student’s goals.

Our diverse, Ft Myers Beach and Sanibel Island waters are the perfect sub-tropical sailing waters are unmatched for training. Our ASA instructor ratings are awesome! We achieve that by providing great coaches, access to outstanding training waters, and proper vessels for learning.

Your goal is to go cruising, so why wouldn’t you begin your training with ocean sailing? Myrtle Beach Sailing School is perfectly situated to offer true coastal cruising experiences while you are learning to sail. Skills that you will need when it is your turn to hop aboard your sailboat, cast off the lines, and head south for the winter.

North Shore Reaching Sailing School is the premier American Sailing Association certified school in Canada, established in 2017 with courses tailored to meet each individual’s needs with flexible day, evening and weekend scheduling, on our boat or yours. We are ideally situated on Eastern Lake Ontario with access to a variety of cruising grounds including The Bay of Quinte and The Thousand Islands.

Sail Away Key West Catamaran Sales and Charters offers a large and diverse fleet of catamaran makes and models available for your ASA training courses! We offer customized live aboard sail training courses in the Bahamas, Key West, or on the Chesapeake Bay with ASA Certified Instructors that have years of Cruising, Racing, and Chartering experience.

Answer the call of the water! Join us at Mainsail Sailing School at Aquia. Our location on Aquia Creek, close to the Potomac River, offers multiple environments for all skill levels-calm for beginners and exciting conditions for more advanced students. We want to be comfortable and confident when you sail.

Our sailing school located in Key West, Florida has been teaching aspiring sailors since 1983 and have a variety of classes based on ASA training courses and can customize your needs so that you can learn how to apply your newly developed skills while on a sailing vacation!

Northern Virginia Sailing School is located directly on the Potomac River in beautiful Leesylvania State Park, and is less than 30 minutes southwest of Washington, DC.

The Pentagon Sailing Club is Washington DC’s premier volunteer association dedicated to safe recreational sailing on the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers, the Chesapeake Bay, and wherever the winds may take us.

The perfect inclusive sailing package awaits! Stay at the Blockade Runner Hotel, walk down to our private Soundside docks, and begin your sailing experience aboard our fleet of J/22s.

The Annapolis Naval Sailing Association has been training sailors for over 50 years. Our membership is open to everyone. We believe in maximizing time on the water and emphasize safety in our programs. Continue to sail with us after your first ASA class!

Have you completed ASA 101 – 104 and are ready to take on learning to sail a catamaran? We are Sail Away Catamarans, and we specialize in teaching ASA 114 sailing on our beautiful fleet of multihull sailboats.

We provide courses to bring the first-timer to a level of competent seamanship, offer advanced courses for the experienced sailor, and open the world of possibilities for those wishing to charter in the world’s finest sailing destinations

At SailTime Annapolis you will find experienced, professional teachers, new yachts, and the flexibility to work with your busy schedule. Whether you are a first time sailor or an experienced salt, we have a course that will cater to your needs as a developing captain. Our goal is to teach you the sailing and decision making skills that you need to safely and enjoyable captain your own SailTime yacht or charter boat.

Chronic Sailing is a premier Annapolis-based sailing school, charter company and yacht management services, specializing in catamaran sailing, cruising, and passage-making.

Very early in the history of Annapolis Sailing School we realized that the best way to learn to sail was by sailing. All of our instruction, whether introductory or advanced, reflects this commitment to hands on, experience-based learning.

Embark on a transformative sailing journey with The Gratitude Sailing Institute, where expertise meets excellence. As an esteemed American Sailing affiliate, we are committed to setting a higher standard for your sailing education from the moment you step aboard. Join us to experience a program embodying the key elements of successful sailing and seamanship – your personal safety, education, and enjoyment.

Starboard Sailing is for those of you who would like that little bit extra in sailing lessons. Our extended, in-depth courses are designed to that higher level of learning. We offer all ASA certifications up to and including Cruising Catamaran and Advanced Coastal Cruising.

Our racing and cruising and chartering experience enables us to target the training to our student’s particular requirements. We truly love our jobs, but we take our sailing seriously so you will be safe on the water.

The Navy Patuxent Sailing Club membership is over two hundred Active Duty, Reserve, Civil Service, and Contractor personnel. We come from all backgrounds with a common interest and a variety of skill levels in sailing. With the Patuxent River and Chesapeake Bay at our back door, we have the finest sailing on the East Coast just minutes away.

Miami Sailing School stands out as the premier destination for sailing education and adventure in the vibrant city of Miami, offering an unparalleled experience on the shores of Biscayne Bay.

At Biscayne Bay, our mission is “learn to sail in a safe and fun environment” – Internationally acclaimed instructor, Tony Wall has 70,000 blue water miles worldwide experience and was voted ASA Instructor of the Year. We specialize in private and semi-private classes for two or more students, or specifically tailored to your needs aboard your own yacht.

Florida Yacht Group has four locations in south Florida: Miami, Key West, West Palm Beach, and St Petersburg. We can offer sailing lessons at any of our locations. Our fleet is extensive and includes both monohulls and catamarans. All vessels in our yacht charter fleet are new, or within a few years of new.

At the Coconut Grove Sailing School helping people become exceptional sailors is our passion. We are located in Dinner Key marina in the heart of the historic village of Coconut Grove, Miami FL. Coconut Grove is one of the most charming villages in Florida and an important tourists destination for people around the world. It was founded in 1863 and it has since then been a hub for sailors. This rich history can be seen through the village. Coconut Grove is a lively community with many great restaurants to visit after your sailing lesson. Our Sailing Lessons take place in the pristine turquoise waters of Biscayne Bay.

At Sail & Surf Adventures our passion is helping you accomplish your sailing dreams. We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality student experience. Our facilities are clean and comfortable.

Start your Sailing adventure today with Sail Ontario in the historic shadow of the War of 1812. You’ll start your journey at the Madison Barracks Marina, named for President Madison and host to then 2nd Lieutenant Ulyses S. Grant. You’ll spend plenty of time on Lake Ontario, sail past the historic battlefield that saw action in 1812 and 1813, and have plenty of wind. Sails go up within minutes of leaving the dock giving you maximum time on the water to practice all the skills until they are second nature.

Take fun and informative sailing classes and enjoy just the right mix of education and fun that most students are looking for when learning to sail. Although our classes emphasize educational content, when the day is done you will likely find yourself in a fun location with time to explore and kick back.

Ahoy! Veteran Sailing Association is the Florida Keys newest ASA sailing school located in the Upper Florida Keys. Capt. Joe is a US NAVY SEAL, who (being a native) knows the waters having sailed them his entire life. VSA’s custom ASA training program is geared toward Veterans, those that support them and couples seeking the confidence to sail unassisted without any prior sailing experience.

We own three boats, a Cal 22, a Hunter 28, and a new Beneteau Oceanis 41 for our 104 and 106 classes. Our beginning courses are taught over three days in the peaceful Chester River just off the Chesapeake Bay. For our 104 class we explore the calm rural anchorage areas of the Eastern Shore and visit Annapolis. Our 106 class does a Delmarva circumnavigation of approximately 450-500 nm with lots of night and ocean sailing experience.

Norton’s Sailing School provides students with top-notch sailing instructors who love the water and think the Bay is the best classroom. We believe that students learn best when 90% of the instruction is on the water. Our instruction is comprehensive, yet relaxed because we want our students to have fun while learning to sail!

We offer one-week classes that include lodging and a 3-day excursion aboard a Lagoon 380 catamaran. The courses we offer are ASA 101, 103, 104, and 114. Get away for a couples one-week immersive sailing school in Belhaven, North Carolina. Gain the experience and confidence necessary to sail as a team and to enjoy life on the sea – wherever the wind takes you!

If sailing the Chesapeake Bay is your dream, we are here to get you on the water. SailTime Chesapeake Bay South is located at Morningstar Marina on Little Creek in Norfolk, VA. We offer courses to get you on the water fast with comprehensive hands-on training in a fun relaxing 2-day course.

We teach and certify our students to ASA standards, and offer beginning and intermediate level sailing classes. By choosing Nockamixon Sailing School for your sailing education you can realize your dream of learning to sail. Our alumni charter sailboats in destinations all over the world, and many have purchased their own sailboat.

Since 1993 Liberty Sailing School of Philadelphia has introduced thousands to the joys of sailing.  You will Learn to sail with confidence on the historic Delaware River Water front in Center City Philadelphia. Our courses are designed to offer students maximum time on the water. 
Our Instructors are United States Coast Guard Licensed Captains and certified by the
 American Sailing Association.

Are you ready to follow your dreams? Many people see the little white triangles floating above a waterway and think, maybe someday. With some instruction and practice, someday is closer than you think! Our goal is to motivate students in a safe, comfortable, and fun environment. As an ASA certified school, we teach the standards set forth in curriculum that is recognized worldwide.

The Keyport Yacht Club (KYC) has promoted sailing and sailing instruction since its inception in 1908. Racing, cruising, adult learn to sail programs, and summer sailing camps for children have long been part of the on water activities enjoyed on one of New Jersey’s best sailing areas, the Raritan Bay.

Sailing the Hudson River with Griffin Sailing School (GSS) is time well spent. We offer training in inland, coastal, and offshore sailing, providing a broad range of sailing knowledge to our graduates. Whether you’re a beginner or a “salty” sailor, a cruiser or a racer, you’ll learn to sail comfortably and safely. We guarantee you’ll benefit from both the lectures and on-the-water training. We are a true sailing school!

With some of the best sailing waters in New Jersey, NJSS offers the perfect learning environment. All our instructors are ASA certified and all love the sport and want our students to also love what they learn.

As Manhattan’s longest-running sailing school, Atlantic Yachting has 18 years of experience teaching children and adults in the Hudson River and New York Harbor.

We’re the ’boutique’ school, and since 1968, we’ve been giving you MORE of what you go to sailing school for! We offer courses from Basic to Bareboat and beyond.  Coastal Navigation 105 is offered all winter, and our fun and comprehensive Start Sailing courses (ASA 101) as well as cruising courses resume in the spring.

At SOUL Sailing, we believe that anyone can learn to sail. By using small boats with a traditionally rigged set-up, students are exposed to basic concepts of sailing in a hands-on approach. Sailing is about feeling, understanding, and connecting with the environment around you. Our focus is on enjoying the water, but students are also exposed to the historically appropriate terminology.

Port Sailing School’s, New Rochelle location is just 20 miles form NY City on Long Island Sound. We have confidence in you. After completing our 3-day beginner sailing course, you can skipper our boats at either of our two locations. Port Sailing rents more daysailers than any other NY area sailing school.

Discover the Cruise Abaco difference! We are a hands on, owner operated business with 20 plus years of experience and local knowledge in Abaco Bahamas. Abaco’s protected sea and it’s many outlying Cays, create perfect conditions for adventurous and leisurely sailing, truly offering a perfect playground for sailors to get their feet wet while learning.

Conveniently located on Long Island Sound and just a few miles from the scenic Thimble Islands, our USCG-licensed, ASA-certified instructors will share their vast knowledge and years of sailing experience with you. We teach our Basic Keelboat Sailing (ASA 101) course on a 33’ sloop. We do not just teach you to sail, we give you the skills and confidence to live your dreams

Dreaming of learning how to sail and embarking on your own sailing adventures? Nautilus Sailing offers premium live aboard sailing courses in the Exumas island chain in the Bahamas. We love this area for its shallow water sailing, white sand beaches, and turquoise waters.

Aloha! Sail Hawaii offers beginner to advanced sailing and navigation instruction and private sailing cruises to visitors and kama’aina in the beautiful waters of Hawai’i. Day sailing and live aboard courses are taught by professional and experienced instructors, both in a comfortable classroom and with practice aboard our classic style sailboats. Our courses are regularly scheduled and affordably priced for individuals and small private groups.

Waikiki Sailing School is affordable and fun for the whole family. Join us for an afternoon sail off Diamond Head or a multi-day, over-night cruise. We offer custom packages for every budget and experience level. Let us help you find your sea legs for the first time or chart your own course across the Hawaiian Islands.

With our excellent tradewinds and warm weather year-round, sailing with our well-maintained vessels is always an exciting adventure! Our experienced instructors will assist you in becoming an ASA Certified independent sailor ready to sail anywhere!

We offer a wide range of ASA courses but the amazing amount of life experiences on the ocean that our instructors have shows in their patience and always positive attitude.  We enjoy a lot of repeat customers and referrals. Hard to beat the good sailing conditions our location has to offer.  Boats used are late model Beneteaus that are also popular bareboat charter boats used by moorings and Sunsail.

At Anchors Aweigh, we believe sailing is a passion; it is more than boating, it is a connection with the wind and the water.  We can help you reach your sailing goal, whether it be to sail on your local lake, spend a day on the Long Island Sound, race in regattas, or sail to the Bahamas.

Whether you are a beginner, a novice, or an experienced sailor, we can offer you a curriculum that will improve your skills and understanding of the sport. If your particular needs don’t exactly fit within the standard curriculum, we will tailor a course of instruction to fit your needs. Our goal for every student is to develop competence, which leads to safety, confidence, and enjoyment while on the water.

Since 2008, Black Rock has become one of the most award winning sailing schools in America. Our boutique school focuses on quality – not quantity, and we offer a level of training that few others can match. Benefit from our experience & location!

We are a cruising oriented sailing school. We do not teach you to go fast, we embrace the tranquil aspects of sailing focusing on safety, boat handling, and keeping the drama out of boating. Our 12 instructors all have extensive sailing experience, and most have cruised up and down the intracoastal waterway and beyond.

Considered by many to be the sailing capital of the world, Newport-Jamestown offers unsurpassed sailing conditions on Narragansett Bay. Sailors in training enjoy their beautiful surroundings while cruising scenic Newport Harbor and the many lovely harbors throughout the Bay.

Newport Sailing School and Tours is Newport, Rhode Island’s first and only pure sailing tour. We offer daily sailing cruises of Newport harbor and Narragansett Bay as well as the very finest in sailing lessons and instruction. Join us in historic downtown Newport, RI for a day of sailing and experience what has been ranked the #1 sailing experience on the planet!

Our commitment to teaching sets us apart. Over 400 students learn with us every year, making the Boston Sailing Center one of the top adult sailing schools in the country. Yet classes on the water are always small, so you’ll receive highly personalized instruction. Our staff shares a love of sailing and you’ll find this enthusiasm in every class we teach.