Instructors Articles

Ricardo Barradas, the seasoned sailing instructor at Atlantic Explorers in Portugal, stands against the backdrop of the vast Atlantic, his eyes reflecting the depth of his maritime experiences. More than just a guide on the water, he is a storyteller of the sea, weaving tales of adventure, friendship, and the joy of sailing. Read More >

Meet Jack Karger, the adventurous sailor behind Vagabonde Adventures. Our latest featured instructor, Jack believes sailing is truly for everyone and a lifelong pursuit of learning and discovery. Capture the spirit of sailing as you read of Jack’s adventures. Read More >

Meet this month’s American Sailing featured instructor, Captain Chris Cooper, of Anchors Aweigh Sailing School in New London, Connecticut. He has been sailing for more than 40 years on all styles of boats, from a 14-foot Sunfish to a 48-foot catamaran. He has his 100-ton Near Coastal Captain’s License, and he is a retired Navy Commander. Read More >

Cara Brown is living your dream life. This American Sailing sailing instructor is teaching and sailing in the British Virgin Islands with Horizon Sailing School.  Her life is about adventure and following a dream to work outdoors and share her passions.  Ask her about it, and she’ll explain that she traded in her Giant Slalom skis and ski parka for Read More >

American Sailing is a worldwide sailing education organization started 40 years ago by our founder Lenny Shabes. Back then, Lenny saw a need for a structured sailing education system and set out to build what you know as American Sailing today. 40 years have passed, and today American Sailing boasts sailing schools around the globe and over half a million Read More >

You love sailing and you love to share your expertise, you might be a sailing instructor. Find out how to start teaching the art of sailing and get paid for it. Read More >

Captain Margaret Pommert of Seattle has been named the recipient of the 2020 BoatUS/National Women’s Sailing Association (NWSA) Leadership in Women’s Sailing Award. The award annually recognizes an individual with a record of achievement in inspiring, educating, and enriching the lives of women through sailing. Margaret is an ASA instructor, Instructor Evaluator, and holds a 100-ton USCG Captain’s License. “Margaret Read More >

As the owner of St. Augustine Sailing, Captain Rose Ann Points manages the company’s various member clubs, the local SailTime franchise, American Sailing Association School, and the new and used boat sales brokerage. Rose Ann founded a variety of team-building programs and sailing activities. She established Women on the Water (WOW) to enhance the lives of women through education, practical Read More >

Captain Cam Seamus from Harbor Sailboats in San Diego California shared a few tips about the journey to taking ASA 104 Bareboat Cruising Made Easy and eventually going on your first Bareboat Charter Sailing Vacation. So, you’ve realized that it’s time to pursue your dream to bareboat charter – chartering boats without a licensed captain. Fortunately, the American Sailing Association Read More >