Learn How to Sail Skillfully

Every year, thousands of sailors graduate from ASA programs, many of them with certifications. You can join their ranks and learn how to sail with complete confidence by enrolling in a course near you.

With course catalogs that range from absolute beginners' classes to workshops covering the most advanced navigational techniques, the American Sailing Association is the premier source for students of all skill levels. All of our sailing classes are taught to ASA Standards, which are recognized worldwide as being among the safest and most thorough.

If you want to learn more about ASA Standards and how they shape our curricula, please navigate to the Learn to Sail page and read more by using the links in the navigation menu on the left side of the page.

Sailing Classes Fit Your Budget

Newcomers to the world of sailboats are often surprised at how affordable and accessible sailing is as both a sport and a hobby. The ASA's sailing classes are actually priced very competitively, and the enrollment fees include the use of our affiliate schools' keelboats. Once our students graduate or earn their certification, they go on to enjoy sailing on a regular basis by acquiring boats through competitively priced sailing clubs and specialized nonprofit organizations.

You don't need to own your own sailboat to learn how to sail or to enjoy sailing with your family and friends. In fact, you can become a skilled and experienced sailor for about the same cost as indulging in any other adult sport. For more information on how affordably you can get started, continue to explore the other areas of asa.com or get in touch with the ASA affiliated school nearest you.

Learn more:

• Sailing Certification
• Sailing Schools