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Find sailing schools, certifications, online courses, expert articles, and helpful resources for sailors\. ## Pages - [Main online class page](https://americansailing.com/learn-to-sail/main-online-class-page/) - [Affiliate Insurance](https://americansailing.com/affiliates/insurance/) - [Online Class Search Results](https://americansailing.com/search-results/) - [Marine Weather Planning](https://americansailing.com/learn-to-sail/online-class/marine-weather-planning/): Master marine weather planning, routing, GRIB files, and forecasting to make safer, smarter coastal and offshore passages\. - [Marine Biology for Sailors](https://americansailing.com/learn-to-sail/online-class/marine-biology-for-sailors/): Discover the marine life beneath your keel and learn how ocean ecosystems enrich every sailing adventure\. ## Posts - [Across the Pacific, One Mile at a Time: What It Takes to Win the Pacific Cup](https://americansailing.com/articles/pac-cup-2026-winner/): In this inspiring conversation, American Sailing's Kira Maixner shares the incredible story of her Pacific Cup victory aboard Dorado, an Express 37 that claimed first place in the ORR4 division after an 11\-day crossing from San Francisco to Hawaii\. - [Racing Rules Applied](https://americansailing.com/articles/racing-rules/): Think you know the racing rules? Even experienced sailors get them wrong\. It takes effort to learn how to race with real confidence\. - [World Ocean Day: Protecting the Waters That Connect Us All](https://americansailing.com/articles/world-ocean-day-protecting-the-waters-that-connect-us-all/): For sailors, the ocean is more than a destination\. Every sailor who hoists a sail becomes part of that system, whether they realize it or not\. - [Storm Tactics](https://americansailing.com/articles/storm-tactics/): Legendary sailor John Neal shares 412,000 miles of hard\-won storm wisdom: heavy\-weather sailing starts with preparation, long before clouds appear\. - [How Savvy Navvy Smart Routing Helps Boaters Make Better Decisions at Sea](https://americansailing.com/articles/how-savvy-navvy-smart-routing-helps-boaters-make-better-decisions-at-sea/): How Savvy Navvy Smart Routing Helps Boaters Make Better Decisions at Sea Learn how Smart Routing combines weather, tides, waves, and charts\. ## Forums - [Training and Education](https://americansailing.com/forums/forum/training-and-education/) - [ASA 120: Radar Endorsement](https://americansailing.com/forums/forum/training-and-education/asa-120-radar-endorsement/) - [ASA 119: Marine Weather Endorsement](https://americansailing.com/forums/forum/training-and-education/asa-119-marine-weather-endorsement/) - [ASA 118: Docking Endorsement](https://americansailing.com/forums/forum/training-and-education/asa-118-docking-endorsement/) - [ASA 117: Basic Celestial Endorsement](https://americansailing.com/forums/forum/training-and-education/asa-117-celestial-endorsement/) ## Discussions - [Master Upwind Sail Trim \& Balance](https://americansailing.com/forums/discussion/master-upwind-sail-trim-balance/) - [Weather at Sea Crossword – Can You Read the Forecast?](https://americansailing.com/forums/discussion/weather-at-sea-crossword-can-you-read-the-forecast/) - [Sail Racing Terms Word Search](https://americansailing.com/forums/discussion/sail-racing-terms-word-search/) - [How do you plan for changing conditions on the water?](https://americansailing.com/forums/discussion/how-do-you-plan-for-changing-conditions-on-the-water-2/) - [Have you taken a boater safety course?](https://americansailing.com/forums/discussion/have-you-taken-a-boater-safety-course/) ## Replies - [](https://americansailing.com/forums/reply/142660/) - [](https://americansailing.com/forums/reply/142656/) - [](https://americansailing.com/forums/reply/141866/) - [](https://americansailing.com/forums/reply/141203/) - [](https://americansailing.com/forums/reply/141199/) ## Products - [American Sailing\+](https://americansailing.com/store/memberships/american-sailing-plus/) ## Instructors - [American Sailing](https://americansailing.com/articles/instructors/american-sailing/) - [Carolyn Shearlock](https://americansailing.com/https/americansailingcom/instructors/carolyn-shearlock/): Founder of The Boat Galley and longtime liveaboard cruiser sharing practical advice for provisioning, cruising, and everyday life aboard\. - [Kristen Berry](https://americansailing.com/https/americansailingcom/instructors/kristen-berry/): Performance sailing coach, North U instructor, and Director of American Sailing Performance specializing in racing tactics, sail trim, and helping sailors build speed, confidence, and competitive skills\. - [Nikki Henderson](https://americansailing.com/https/americansailingcom/instructors/nikki-henderson/): World\-class offshore skipper, ocean racing leader, and sailing coach inspiring sailors through offshore adventures, leadership, and seamanship\. - [​Jeffrey Isaac](https://americansailing.com/https/americansailingcom/instructors/jeffrey-isaac/): Emergency medicine expert, offshore sailor, and Wilderness Medical Associates instructor specializing in first aid and medical emergencies at sea\. ## Online Classes - [Headsail Trim \& Material Selection for Bluewater Cruising](https://americansailing.com/learn-to-sail/online-class/sailing-skills/headsail-trim-and-material-selection-for-bluewater-cruising/): Selecting and Understanding Headsails: materials, construction and design details, and how to trim them in a variety of situations\. - [ASA 103: Coastal Cruising \- Online Prep Class](https://americansailing.com/learn-to-sail/online-class/certifications/asa-103-online-prep/): Prepare for ASA 103 with coastal cruising lessons covering navigation, docking, boat systems, weather, and seamanship\. - [ASA 102: Keelboat Sailing 2 \- Online Prep Class](https://americansailing.com/learn-to-sail/online-class/certifications/asa-102-online-prep/): Master sail trim, boat handling, and crew skills with American Sailing’s ASA 102 online prep class\. - [ASA 101: Intro to Sailing – Online Prep Class](https://americansailing.com/learn-to-sail/online-class/certifications/online-intro-to-sailing/): Learn the fundamentals of sailing with this self\-paced online course designed to prepare you for your first day on the water\. - [Upwind Sail Trim \& Balance](https://americansailing.com/learn-to-sail/online-class/sailing-skills/upwind-sail-trim-balance/): Going fast upwind isn’t just for racers — it’s for anyone who wants their boat to feel the way it’s supposed to\. Learn to read your sails, tune your rig, and find the groove that makes every sail more satisfying\. ## Online Classes - [Online Class Master](https://americansailing.com/onlineclass/online-class-master/): User completes 10 Online Classes - [Online Class Expert](https://americansailing.com/onlineclass/online-class-expert/): User completes 5 Online Classes - [Online Class Conqueror](https://americansailing.com/onlineclass/online-class-conqueror/): User completes an Online Class ## Press - [American Sailing and Savvy Navvy Announce Partnership](https://americansailing.com/press/american-sailing-savvy-navvy-partnership/): American Sailing Association \(ASA\) and marine navigation app Savvy Navvy today announced a partnership that will embed digital navigation tools into ASA’s sailing and powerboat education network\. - [American Sailing Names David Taylor Chief Executive Officer](https://americansailing.com/press/david-taylor-chief-executive-officer/): American Sailing has appointed David E\. Taylor as Chief Executive Officer of American Sailing bringing to the role a career executive with more than 30 years of experience scaling organizations, including education \& training, certifications, and memberships\. - [Peter Isler, Chairman of the Board of American Sailing, Inducted into the America’s Cup Hall of Fame](https://americansailing.com/press/peter-isler-chairman-of-the-board-of-american-sailing-inducted-into-the-americas-cup-hall-of-fame/): American Sailing proudly celebrates Chairman of the Board Peter Isler on his induction into the prestigious America’s Cup Hall of Fame Class of 2026\. - [American Sailing Announces The Art of Teaching on the Water: A Practical Guide for Sailing Instructors](https://americansailing.com/press/the-art-of-teaching-on-the-water/): The Art of Teaching on the Water by Jenny Wight is designed specifically for sailing instructors, the book delivers a comprehensive approach to on\-the\-water teaching, combining proven educational techniques with real\-world sailing instruction\. - [American Sailing Launches Sailing Made Easy – Second Edition](https://americansailing.com/articles/press/american-sailing-launches-sailing-made-easy-second-edition/): American Sailing today announced the release of Sailing Made Easy – Second Edition, the newest evolution of one of the most influential sailing education textbooks ever published\. ## Games - [Weather at Sea Crossword](https://americansailing.com/games/weather-at-sea-crossword/): Clouds, forecasts, wind shifts, and changing conditions\. Test your weather knowledge with this crossword inspired by life at sea\. - [Racing Terms Word Search](https://americansailing.com/games/racing-terms-word-search/): Starting sequence, tactics, boat speed, and teamwork\. Test your racing vocabulary with this word search inspired by the excitement of sailboat racing\. - [Coastal Birds Crossword](https://americansailing.com/games/food-and-drink-crossword-2/): From soaring seabirds to shoreline favorites, test your knowledge of the birds that share our coastal waters in this fun nautical crossword\. - [Types of Sailboats Word Search](https://americansailing.com/games/types-of-sailboats-word-search-2/): Catamarans, sloops, schooners, and more\! Explore the incredible variety of sailboats and vessels in this fun nautical word search\. - [Food and Drink Crossword](https://americansailing.com/games/food-and-drink-crossword/): From sunrise coffee to sunset dinners, this crossword is all about the meals, treats, and traditions that make life on board so enjoyable\. ## Schools - [Lake St\. Clair Sailing School \| Harrison Township](https://americansailing.com/schools/usa/michigan/harrison-township/lake-st-clair/): Lake St\. Clair Sailing School has been an ASA\-affiliated training facility for over 30 years, teaching sailors of all experience levels out of Lambrecht Marina in Harrison Township, Michigan, on Lake St\. Clair\. - [True North Sailing School \& Club](https://americansailing.com/schools/usa/new-jersey/jersey-city/true-north-sailing-school-club/): Award\-winning, 5\-star rated ASA sailing school located at Liberty State Park in Jersey City\. Learn aboard J/29 sailboats with highly experienced instructors while sailing New York Harbor, the Hudson River, and around the Statue of Liberty\. - [Island Cruising](https://americansailing.com/schools/canada/british-columbia/sidney/island-cruising/): 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\. - [Sail Olympia](https://americansailing.com/schools/usa/washington/olympia/sail-olympia/): Private sailing instruction with two instructors aboard every course\. Purposefully designed for couples, families, and friends to build the confidence to cruise together\. - [Shake\-A\-Leg Miami](https://americansailing.com/schools/usa/florida/miami/shake-leg-miami/): Learn to sail on beautiful Biscayne Bay with ASA\-certified instructors at Shake\-A\-Leg Miami\. 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