American Sailing Vacations Articles

American Sailing School Sail Caribbean has been sending young people on ocean adventures for over 40 years.  They have perfected the art of transformation.  When a young adult leaves the dock for the first time they are a blank canvas, a moldable piece of clay. When they return to the home base they have gained leadership skills, social skills, seamanship, Read More >

Greece’s Ionian islands offer a tapestry of landscapes, cultures, and experiences that enrich your soul and rejuvenate your spirit. From the vibrant Corfu Town to the tranquil bays of Syvota, the elegance of Gaios, the vividness of Parga, and the serenity of Mpenitses, this sailing odyssey is your own Greek epic that influencers on social media will not replicate.  Read More >

If the call of the open ocean beckons you, consider embarking on a sailing vacation to some of the most breathtaking destinations on Earth. From the sun-kissed shores of Croatia to the tropical haven of Tahiti, and the serene beauty of the Abaco Islands to the hidden gem of Belize, a sailing adventure awaits you.  Read More >

Why do we sail? Is it the tranquility, the adventure, or the breathtaking beauty of the outdoors? It is a touch of all those things wrapped into a sailing vacation in a foreign destination. Answer the ocean’s call this summer by learning to sail with American Sailing schools at one of these five destination locations — Rhode Island, Catalina Island, Read More >

This June, American Sailing sailors will join a flotilla with Fairwinds Sailing Greece and visit destinations well known to travelers but less inhabited by tourists. The anchorages at Syvota, Lakka, Gaios, and Parga are a taste of what Greece has to offer sailors willing to explore the lesser known but equally majestic destinations. Read More >

A great piece of advice given to me by American Sailing Founder Lenny Shabes, when considering sailing with others.  Have six people over for dinner on your boat. 4 for a daysail and 2 for an overnight trip. These are words of wisdom when considering a chartered sailing vacation.  How, when, and where you go decide on your sailing vacation Read More >

Each summer American Sailing Members and non-members set sail with groups of like-minded people in destinations around the globe. Our flotillas are consistently full of sailors looking to explore new destinations, and it’s not too late to plan your next adventure for this summer’s sailing season.  Our luxury cruises aboard Arabella have been introducing sailors to New England for years, Read More >