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Gift CertificatesGive the Gift of Life on the Water
Learning to sail or boat opens the door to a whole new world of adventure, confidence, and unforgettable days on the water. When you give an American Sailing Brands gift certificate, you’re not just giving a present — you’re giving someone the chance to discover a lifelong passion.
Whether it’s for a spouse, family member, or friend, this is a gift they’ll remember every time they step aboard.
With an American Sailing gift certificate, the recipient can choose the experience that excites them most from among our family of brands.
American Sailing
Learn to sail or level up your skills — Take one of our on-water certification courses from any of our 400+ American Sailing schools worldwide. Find A School
American Boating
Learn to boat or level up your skills — Take one of our on-water certification courses at any of our American Boating schools — new locations opening every month. Find A School
American Sailing Vacations
sail in idyllic locations on luxury sailing vessels and make memories to last a lifetime on cruises hosted by American Sailing. Find A Vacation
North U
Learn to race (and win!) at one of our performance race week events around North America every year! Find An Event
From beginners to experienced sailors and boaters looking to advance their skills, there are programs designed for every level. All courses are led by expert instructors in professional, supportive learning environments that build real skills and confidence on the water.
Simply choose the gift certificate amount, complete the billing information, and finalize your purchase. We’ll immediately email you a PDF of the gift certificate. You can forward it to the lucky recipient or print it out and deliver it in a creative way — tucked inside a sailing or boating textbook, paired with a hat from our online store, or even presented as a “message in a bottle.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I redeem my gift certification at an American Sailing school?
A gift certificate can be redeemed at any one of our 400+ American Sailing certified schools and can be applied to any of their sailing lessons or services.
Steps to redeem:
- Find a sailing school near you by visiting americansailing.com/find-a-school/
- Contact the sailing school and let them know that you have a gift certificate that you’d like to use towards a sailing lesson.
Please note that any remaining balance on the gift certificate is non-transferable and must be used towards a class or service at the same sailing school.
How do I redeem my gift certification at an American Boating school?
A gift certificate can be redeemed at any one of our 45+ American Boating schools and can be applied to any of their sailing lessons or services.
Steps to redeem:
- Find a boating school near you by visiting americanboating.com/schools/
- Contact the school and let them know that you have a gift certificate that you’d like to use towards a lesson.
Please note that any remaining balance on the gift certificate is non-transferable and must be used towards a class or service at the same school.
How do I use my gift certificate when registering for a North U Performance Race Week?
A gift certificate can be applied towards the registration at any of North U Performance Race Weeks.
Steps to redeem:
- Find an upcoming Performance Race Week by visiting americansailing.com/events/performance-race-week/
- Contact us at support@americansailing.com to let us know which event you’d like to sign up for and we’ll provide the next steps.
If you have already signed up for a Performance Race Week by paying a deposit and would like to apply the gift certficate to the balance, please email us at support@americansailing.com.
How do I use my gift certificate when booking an American Sailing Vacation?
A gift certificate can be applied when booking an American Sailing Vacation.
Steps to redeem:
- Find an upcoming vacation by visiting americansailingvacations.com/experiences/cruises/
- Contact us at support@americansailing.com to let us know which trip you would like to book and we’ll provide the next steps.
Please note that gift certificates can only be used towards vacations that are hosted by American Sailing. If you have questions about which events are eligible, please email us at support@americansailing.com.
Does my gift certificate expire?
Gift certificates do not expire.