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American Sailing Association is the leading authority on sailing instruction
& sailing schools in the United States.

Learn to sail through our network of certified sailing schools with certified
sailing instructors.

Through our sailing classes, ASA will
help you learn sailing, safely & with confidence.

ASA Certified Students can go from
basic sailing lessons to advanced sailing courses, enjoying sailing experiences
around the world.

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Over 822,500 American Sailing Association certifications have been awarded as of July 2010
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The American Sailing Association is committed to helping you understand, appreciate and fully enjoy the incredible world of sailing.

If you thought you could never learn to sail because you don't own a boat, think again. Through the combination of nonprofit organizations that have expanded affordable access to sailing resources and ASA's varied catalog of sailing classes, sailing is accessible to virtually everyone.

ASA will do much more than simply show you the basics; our affiliated schools can teach you everything you need to be a skilled and experienced sailor, including helping you earn your sailing certification.

If you'd like to learn more, the best way to start your journey is to explore ASA.com for sailing schools like those in the beautiful Bay area. We recommend that you begin your tour by reading some of the detailed articles featured here on keelboat resources, certification program information and more.

  • The New ASA Social Media Link found here and in the Header Navigation Bar, is the portal to the ASA Blog, ASA Facebook page, ASA Twitter account, ASA Youtube Channel and the ASA Members Only Social Network, BoatDOC. Join us in the conversation and adventure.

  • American Sailing Week 2010 - Clearwater Beach, Florida. ASA and the Tampa Bay area ASA Affiliates present the 2010 Members Event from September 10th to September 17th. You are invited for a week of fun in the sun, sail on the beautiful waters of the Gulf of Mexico or just enjoy the amazing white sugar sand of Clearwater Beach.

  • The New ASA Store is now open. Drop in and experience great savings on gear, books, clothing and much more. Members also save 20% on all items.

  • The Recreational PowerBoating Association (RPBA) was formed in 2009 in a direct response to the need for a national powerboater education program that emphasizes a practical, hands on approach. The RPBA’s mission is to be the leader in delivering the highest quality practical powerboater education in the United States, emphasizing safety, knowledge and practice as the confidence-building cornerstones to promote the powerboating lifestyle.
    Visit the RPBA website for more information:www.TheRPBA.com

  • Boater Education Card - By taking a boating safety course with the American Sailing Association's partner, BoaterExam.com™, you help make our waterways safer and more enjoyable. Your boater education card may help you avoid fines from states where mandatory boater education laws are in effect, and may also entitle you to a reduction on your marine insurance. More information...

  • The American Sailing Association certified Zac Sunderland’s world record as he became the first under 18 to have sailed around the world by himself. More information...

  • Endorsements - ASA has added several "Endorsement" courses to our certification program. Endorsements provide in-depth study of a single topic such as radar, weather, docking or basic celestial navigation and are not requirements for the 101 through 108 sequence.
  • Attention ASA Instructors Check out ASA's Radar Course

  • 2009 ASA Outstanding Schools and Instructors - Based on student evaluations submitted to ASA in 2009.

  • Read articles from our world-class ASA sailing instructors and sailing schools in our quarterly member magazine, American Sailing Journal

  • Join ASA - What are you waiting for? Membership gives you a world of opportunities
    and benefits to increase your sailing pleasure and knowledge.

The American Sailing Association is the leading authority on the art of sailing.
Learn to sail through our network of certified sailing courses. To date, more than 308,700 people have learned to sail with us completing 822,500 ASA certifications.

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