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around the world.

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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.

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  • ASA LOCAL SAILING CLUB - The American Sailing Association launches its Local Sailing Club program.  Participation is open to anyone who has an interest in sailing or learning more about sailing should click here to find out more…

  • ASA Croatia Flotilla - September 2 - September 12, 2010 - Cruise the blue sailing waters of the Dalmatian coast in Croatia with fellow ASA members and learn why this area has become so popular with sailors in Europe.  Historic sites, gorgeous scenery, mouthwatering gastronomy, unbelievably beautiful fishing villages, typical culture and, above all, great sailing, will make this a vacation you will never forget. click here  

  • Exuma Islands Flotilla in the Bahamas, April 30-May 7, 2011  - This is a unique flotilla on small 21 foot Sea Pearl sailboats.  Participants can earn 110 certification.  This flotilla will camp on the islands and tour the beautiful islands with a local guide.  This flotilla is imited to 10 participants. click here

    British Columbia’s Gulf Islands from Bellingham, Washington, June 17-24, 2011  - Participants will learn how to clear customs as they leave U.S. waters and travel to the unspoiled islands just north of the San Juan Islands. There are magnificent marine parks and welcoming marinas. click here

    San Juan Islands Flotilla from Bellingham Washington, June 24-July 1, 2011  - This trip is through the beautiful islands of northwest Washington.  Wildlife abounds and includes bald eagles and orca whales.  The winds and the currents make this an excellent destination for the more experienced sailor. click here

    Tahiti, November 3-13, 2011 - Unparalleled Paradise! There is no place on this earth like Tahiti. The warm clear waters, white sand beaches, swaying palm trees, coral reefs surrounding idyllic lagoons… it is the original inspiration for paradise. If you have dreamed of of sailing and exploring a piece of the south seas tropics, this is the trip for you! click here  
  • 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.

  • LOS ANGELES – March 16, 2010 – The American Sailing Association (ASA) has announced the release of its latest book, Sailing Made Easy, a highly visual, easy-to-read teaching tool for would-be sailors with little or no prior exposure to the sport. Sailing Made Easy will serve as the new official textbook for the ASA’s Basic Keelboat Sailing Standard course, ASA 101.

  • 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...

  • 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

  • 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 309,400 people have learned to sail with us completing 823,570 ASA certifications.

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