ASA Sailing Schools in United States

Directory of American Sailing Association sailing schools located in USA where you can take beginning to advanced sailing lessons.

Alaska

Sailing Inc Seward, Alaska

(907) 224-3160 www.sailinginc.com

Sailing, Inc. is also Alaska’s only certified sailing instruction facility. Located in Seward, Alaska at the head of beautiful Resurrection Bay, our students enjoy favorable sailing conditions as they attain their American Sailing Association certifications from USCG licensed ASA instructors, with years of combined educational and sailing background.

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Arizona

Go Sail Arizona Peoria, Arizona

(602) 882-4398 www.gosailaz.com

GoSailAz is owned and operated by USCG Licensed Captains and ASA certified sailing instructors. We offer basic through advanced level certifications (101, 103, 104, and 105.) Go Sail Arizona students receive exclusive discounts on sailboat rentals with Pleasant Harbor Boat Rentals. 50% off 1/2 and full day rentals. These discounts are for Go Sail Arizona students ONLY. We have one Catalina 25, 2 Capri 22′s and 3 Holder 14′s available for rent to the public. GSA is dedicated to bring sailing to Arizona through many levels of instruction and the ability to improve your skill level with affordable rentals. Our …

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Sailboat Shop Lake Pleasant, Arizona

(928) 501-7245 sailaz.com

Sailboat Shop, AZ - ASA Certified Sailing School
Sailboat Shop is a participant in Veterans Sailing Education Program

The SAILBOAT SHOP – Arizona Sailing Headquarters at Lake Pleasant’s NEW Scorpion Bay Marina! The Sailboat Shop has been serving desert sailors for over 30 years and is YOUR ONE STOP SHOP for all of your sailing needs: Sailing Lessons, Rentals & Tours, Parts and Services, New and Used Boats for Sale.

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California

Afterguard Sailing Academy is a participant in Veterans Sailing Education Program

San Francisco Bay is the best place in the world to learn to sail. We do not have make up – it is all here. So the place is fantastic as a general learning location. Our school has two locations to sail from. Oakland Estuary has wind from each of two shores year round plus is protected from the higher winds of weather and seasons. Smooth flat waters of a Riviera zone to start for all intro courses up through ASA-101. Then our classes venture out to the Central SF Bay. By mid ASA level we leave from Treasure Island …

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Aventura Sailing Academy is Dana Point Harbor’s Premier Sailing Club and Academy. For over 44 years we have been successfully teaching students, from the beginner to the advanced. We are a West Coast leader in producing well trained Sailors.

USCG Master Class 100T Captain Ric Dahlin (Director of  Academy) is also a Collegiate level sailing instructor, and as a professional educator, Aventura’s classroom and lectures have been providing “best in class” sailing instruction with top results. All of our Certified ASA instructors are friendly and dedicated to your sailing instruction. Aventura Academy’s classes are challenging, fun and engaging but most importantly highly effective.

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California Sailing Cooperative (CSC), founded in 1994, is a non-profit club and school offering comprehensive sailing instruction, including ASA certifications, at an affordable cost on a well maintained Catalina 36. The teaching team, headed by Training Director Capt. Charlie Hentges, consisting of CSC’s ASA certified instructor/skippers and club mates, all of whom have completed at least 3 ASA courses. CSC earned the 2012 ASA “School of the Year” award.. CSC’s training philosophy permits members to work on their ASA certifications at their own comfort level, setting their own time table, thus combining expert instruction with at-sea experience. Every sail is …

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Delta Sailing School offers classes and club membership in the beautiful, laid back, natural environment of the spectacular California Delta. With over 1,000 miles of waterway, we have lots of space for sailing and enjoying this peaceful gem that not too many people have discovered yet. We are convenient to Sacramento, the Foothills, the Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area. Learn to sail in steady winds and warm temperatures. Our instructors are enthusiastic and supportive, professional, experienced and fun. They love to teach sailing, and it shows! Our Basic Keelboat Class is limited to four students giving each person …

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Harbor Sailboats, San Diego, CA ~ ASA Certified Sailing School

Harbor Sailboats is San Diego’s Premier Sailing Club, offering award winning instruction aboard Southern California’s most modern fleet of sailboats. Founded in 1969, Harbor Sailboats offers ASA sailing courses from Basic Keelboat to Advanced Coastal Cruising. In addition to offering the International Proficiency Certificate for European/Mediterranean chartering, Harbor Sailboats also offers learn to sail vacations. Spend the week aboard a luxurious sailing yacht while a certified instructor prepares you for a lifetime of confident sailing.

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Los Angeles Yacht Club (LAYC) - Certified ASA Sailing School
Los Angeles Yacht Club is a participant in Veterans Sailing Education Program

Offering beginning and advanced ASA certification courses, Los Angeles Yacht Club’s mission is to bring its sailing heritage and tradition to everyone. Our ASA certified instructors will teach you to sail our 22’ Capris safely and confidently over five, 4-hour lessons. Classes are offered Tuesday through Sunday in a group setting, with no more than three students per boat. Private and family lessons are also available.

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Newport Beach Sailing School is a participant in Veterans Sailing Education Program

The Newport Beach Sailing School is unique in that we specialize in private and semi-private sailing instruction off the coast of Southern California. Our motto is ‘The best value in private sailing lessons.’ We are dedicated to providing highly personalized instruction, and the classes are scheduled according to your availability.

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Pacific Yachting & Sailing is a premiere Sailing School located in Santa Cruz, California. We are one of the only schools in Northern California located on the Monterey Bay and Pacific Ocean. We also offer a fleet of 14 sailing yachts from 28-46 feet for Bareboat Charter, Instruction, Skippered Charters and Team Building Regattas. Our knowledgeable and supportive Captains will provide you with the education needed to experience the ultimate pleasure and respect for sailing on the Pacific Ocean and other locations, worldwide. All of our instructors are US Coast Guard licensed American Sailing Association (ASA) certification. They all have …

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Sail Channel Islands
Sail Channel Islands is a participant in Veterans Sailing Education Program

COASTAL CRUISING AND BAREBOAT TRAINING in Channel Islands NationalPark. That’s what I do. That and cruises for up to four people just for the fun of it. In terms of ASA qualifications, I only do private lessons – just you and your crew. And if your crew is a spouse who just needs a vacation, that’s fine, too.

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Sail Monterey, California ~ An ASA Certified Sailing School

Sail Monterey is the only full service sailing charter, sailing school, and rental business in Monterey. Learn to sail in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary! Our 8-12 knot prevailing winds from the Northwest make the Monterey Bay an ideal place to start your sailing adventure!

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SailTime – San Francisco is a participant in Veterans Sailing Education Program

Hi! I am Captain Lisa of SailTime San Francisco Bay. Sailing has been my passion ever since I can remember back to when I was 7 years old on a Sunfish with my father and the family dog! I spent many years sailing catamarans before I got serious and started sailing bigger boats. Along the way I took classes, read, studied and did a lot of sailing. The excellent training I have received both with an instructor and with on water experience has made me the confident sailor that I am today. Never stop learning or sailing! I was a …

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San Luis Yacht Club Avila Beach, California

(805) 546-3132

Learn to sail in the San Luis Yacht Club flagship, the 30 ft. Bermuda sloop “Second Wind”, on beautiful Avila Bay, California. These classes bring participants, ages 16 and up, to ASA 101 (beginner level) standard. Classes cover basic sailing theory, parts of the boat, crew communications, tacking, jibing, sail trim, crew overboard recovery, safety and more. Fee includes a textbook and tests. Upon successful completion of class and passing the ASA 101 Exam, an additional $39 will be collected by the instructor for students wishing to get certified. The certificate is internationally recognized and can be used to help …

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The Santa Barbara Sailing Center offers award winning instruction in one of the finest training locations in the world. We average 10-15 knots of wind right outside The Santa Barbara Harbor for our ASA 101 & 103 courses. During our 104 & 106 courses, we average 20-25 knots of wind at The Channel Islands National Park and Marine Sanctuary. Training Vessels include Catalina 22’s, 28’s, 32’s, 36’s, 42’s & 50’s. All instructors all USCG licensed & ASA certified. We offer world renowned Corporate Regattas which emphasizes Team Building.

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At Seaforth Boater Education we offer sailing classes and lessons for every level of sailor, from beginner to advanced. If you are just starting out, we offer the Amercian Sailing Association’s Basic Keelboat Sailing course designed to teach the beginner the fundamentals of sailing. If you have been sailing for a while in the bays and are interested in getting more out of your sailing, take a look at our 3-Day or 4-Day ASA 103/104 Combo Class where you can learn more advanced coastal sailing techniques. All of our classes are designed to allow you to get the most out …

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South Bay Sailing is a participant in Veterans Sailing Education Program

South Bay Sailing has been offering a wide range American Sailing Association Certification Courses, Charters, Rentals, Youth Lessons/Camps, Social Events and much more since 2005. Learn basic through advanced sailing skills or just enjoy the day on the water with a twist of performance aboard one of our J/80s or our Farr 40. And why not hold your next team building regatta on actual race boats! No matter what sailing option you choose, our ASA certified sailing instructors will have you on the open ocean minutes after your departure. South Bay Sailing has always prided itself in making sailing accessible …

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Spinnaker Sailing, Redwood City - An ASA Certified Sailing School
Spinnaker Sailing is a participant in Veterans Sailing Education Program

Spinnaker Sailing in Redwood City is the perfect sailing club providing, sailing instruction and sailing activities for those living on the San Francisco Peninsula, South Bay and East Bay locations. Students who graduate from Spinnaker Sailing School not only received the internationally recognized certification from ASA but the confidence to sail anywhere in the world.

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Spinnaker Sailing – San Francisco is a participant in Veterans Sailing Education Program

Spinnaker Sailing has been in business for 35 years. and is located in one of the Best Marinas on the West Coast, South Beach Harbor. This location is perfect as the breeze is fresh, the water is flat and it’s only 3 minutes from the boats berth to our teaching grounds…no long channels.

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Stillwater Yacht Club currently owns two Santana 22s, three FJs, Laser Picos, stand-up paddle boards and five Kayaks for our adult members to enjoy free of cost. Lessons are available by appointment at a nominal fee. Members may take the boats out on Carmel Bay upon demonstrating competent sailing skills. One Santana 22 is berthed in Monterey Harbor and use involves additional fees to offset slip expenses. Stillwater Yacht Club is a certified American Sailing Association school, qualifying sailors for a certificate in basic keelboat operation.

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Catamarans and trimarans are not just another income stream for West Coast Multihulls, they are our passion. If your sailing goal is to become a proficient confident multihull sailor, we are the school for you. Our staff and Instructors have decades of multihull, training, sailing and live-aboard experience to draw from and share with you. We sail out of beautiful San Diego, CA with sailing classes offered year-round from the Sunroad Resort Marina. San Diego enjoys a comfortable, moderate climate with light to moderate winds throughout the year. We are the only catamaran and trimaran specialists in California. West Coast …

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Colorado

Come to Dillon Marina’s ASA Certified Sailing School and learn to sail with the pros. We will provide you with the knowledge and experience to enjoy sailing the challenging winds of Lake Dillon, rated one of the world’s best sailing destinations. Our instructors have thousands of miles of combined sailing experience over decades of teaching and sailing professionally.

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The Victoria Sailing School is Colorado’s oldest and largest sailing school. Since its founding in 1986, we have trained thousands of students from the Rocky Mountain area. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality product. Our courses range from introductory sailing classes through Coastal and Celestial Navigation, for those wishing to fulfill their ultimate dream. There is an old expression about learning how to sail “The Fastest Way to Learn How to Sail – Start in the Smallest Boat in the Coldest Water”. We do not take this expression to extremes, but the J/22 offers an exceptional sailing experience …

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Connecticut

Whether you are a beginner, a novice, or an experienced sailor, we can offer you a curriculum that will improve your skills and understanding of the sport. If your particular needs don’t exactly fit within the standard curriculum, we will tailor a course of instruction to fit your needs. Our goal for every student is to develop competence, which leads to safety, confidence, and enjoyment while on the water.

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Conveniently located on Long Island Sound and just a few miles from the scenic Thimble Islands, our USCG-licensed, ASA-certified instructors will share their vast knowledge and years of sailing experience with you. We teach our Basic Keelboat Sailing (ASA 101) course on a 33’ sloop. We do not just teach you to sail, we give you the skills and confidence to live your dreams

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District of Columbia

Pentagon Sailing Club is a participant in Veterans Sailing Education Program

The Pentagon Sailing Club is Washington DC’s premier volunteer association dedicated to safe recreational sailing on the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers, the Chesapeake Bay, and wherever the winds may take us. We base our operations out of Capitol Cove Marina on Joint Base Anacostia – Bolling (formerly Bolling AFB), and maintain a fleet of club-owned sailboats. PSC offers classroom training, on-the-water sailing instruction, recreational sailing, sailboat racing and club charters. We offer sailing lessons and qualify our members in affiliation with American Sailing Association(ASA) and the U.S. Naval Sailing Association (USNSA).

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Florida

American Sailing Academy in Key Largo is a participant in Veterans Sailing Education Program

American Sailing Academy in Key Largo is located on the grounds of the Key Lime Sailing Club and cottages resort on Buttonwood Sound in Key Largo, Florida. This ideal setting at the beginning of the Florida Keys will allow you to combine your lifetime ‘learn to sail’ dreams into the vacation of a lifetime! If you choose to, you can reserve one of our vacation cottages and stay on the resort rather than commuting or staying in a hotel. Imagine staying here while you attend classes! You’ll have continuous access to experienced Captains / instructors, some of the best instruction …

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Biscayne Bay Sailing Academy is a participant in Veterans Sailing Education Program

At Biscayne Bay, our mission is “learn to sail in a safe and fun environment” – Internationally acclaimed instructor, Tony Wall has 70,000 blue water miles worldwide experience and was voted ASA Instructor of the Year. We specialize in private and semi-private classes for two or more students, or specifically tailored to your needs aboard your own yacht.

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Blue Water Sailing School Fort Lauderdale, South East Florida

(954) 763-8464 bwss.com

Blue Water Sailing School is a participant in Veterans Sailing Education Program

Sailing Education is All We Do We are exclusively a sailing school. One hundred percent of our efforts are devoted to sailing education and training. Many other schools are adjuncts of charter companies, whose primary goal is to drive as many people as possible to their charter fleet. Widely Recognized for Excellence We were recently ranked by readers of Practical Sailor magazine as one of the best sailing schools in the United States, and we were the highest rated American Sailing Association (ASA) school in their survey. We received ASA’s annual Outstanding School award (Southeast Region) in 2000, 2001, 2002, …

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At the Coconut Grove Sailing School helping people become exceptional sailors is
our passion. We are located in Dinner Key marina in the heart of the historic village
of Coconut Grove, Miami FL. Coconut Grove is one of the most charming villages in
Florida and an important tourists destination for people around the world. It was
founded in 1863 and it has since then been a hub for sailors. This rich history can be
seen through the village. Coconut Grove is a lively community with many great
restaurants to visit after your sailing lesson. Our Sailing Lessons take place in the
pristine turquoise waters of Biscayne Bay.

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Emerald Coast Yachts Pensacola Beach, North West Florida

(850) 554-2505 ecsailing.com

Emerald Coast Yachts is a participant in Veterans Sailing Education Program

ECY’s classes are all live aboard and have professional, dedicated, and compassionate instructors in an environment exceptionally well suited for learning all aspects of sailing. Our local sailing waters start off in the heart of the sailing destination of Pensacola Beach, allowing you to walk to restaurants, shops and beaches right from our marina. As your skills build, you will sail from sweet Little Sabine Bay, out into sounds & bays that make up the Intra Coastal Waterway, then out into the Gulf of Mexico.

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“Hi…my name is GDub and I own Florida Keys Sailing. With exception to areas out of the United States, the Florida Keys is sailing in paradise. Those that come here do so to learn and find the catalyst to further dreams. I feel that my job is to open that door and help you find that moment, that unbelievable feeling that conveys- this is what life is really about, and if I don’t do it now, I’ll lose a piece of what it’s like to adventure. Step away for a minute and challenge yourself…grow and meets new life long friends.”

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Florida Sailing and Powerboat School And Charters - Sarasota, FL ~ ASA Certified Sailing School

We have boats and instructing locations around the Sarasota/Bradenton, St. Petersburg/Clearwater, and Tampa Bay area including the Gulf of Mexico.  Our sailing and boating waters extend over the entire Tampa Bay waters with easy access to the Gulf of Mexico and points northward and southbound.  Our beaches locally are known for their beautiful white sugar sand, amazingly clear blue-green waters, and often the area is top-ranked among popular destinations for travelers to west central Florida.

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Floridaze Sailing is a participant in Veterans Sailing Education Program

Floridaze Sailing is an award winning sailing school that provides sailing instruction, leisure lessons, and captained day sails along the beautiful Gulf Coast of Florida in the Pensacola Bay and Pensacola Beach areas. We specialize in private, live-aboard optional sailing classes for couples, families, and friends who want to acquire the skills needed for bareboat chartering, cruising, or future yacht ownership. Our sailing instructors are dedicated, accomplished sailors, and our senior sailing instructor, Capt. Bob Patroni, has over 40 years of sailing experience – he not only knows how to sail but he knows how to “teach” you how to sail.

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Gulf Coast Sailing & Cruising School, FL ~ ASA Certified Sailing School
Gulf Coast Sailing & Cruising School is a participant in Veterans Sailing Education Program

We are located on Charlotte Harbor in sub-tropical Southwest Florida. From our base at Burnt Store Marina, our students have access to the protected waters of the harbor, Gulf of Mexico, gulf coast barrier islands, the Ten Thousand Islands, Florida Keys, Dry Tortugas, and many other resort destinations. We focus on customizing training programs to achieve your objectives, learn, as well as taking time to relax and enjoy!

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Koa Sailing School St. Petersburg, Central West Florida

(409) 210-5555 koasailing.com

Koa Sailing School, Petersburg, FL - An ASA Certified Sailing School

Koa Sailing School was founded for adventurers by adventurers. We have worked, played, and survived on every continent on earth. We love to learn from people with a variety of experiences and share new adventures. Our vision is to prepare you to explore our earth with the tools necessary to be self-sufficient. While we enjoy teaching ASA 101-104 (basic keelboat through bareboat cruising), we specialize in medical training for mariners.

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Lake Fairview Marina is a participant in Veterans Sailing Education Program

Lake Fairview Marina in Orlando offers an immersive sailing experience for beginners. Lake Fairview is an ideal setting for learning to sail, offering calm waters and consistent breezes. Learn to sail with us and you’ll not only improve your sailing skills, you’ll also gain a deep appreciation for the art of sailing amidst the tranquil beauty of Orlando’s Lake Fairview.

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Mulberry Cove Marina is on Naval Air Station Jacksonville. Programs at the Marina are open to active duty and retired personal, dependents, and DOD employees. ASA101 sailing classes are held over two weekends giving the beginning sailor lots of “tiller time”. In addition, Mulberry Cove offers a wide assortment of water sports and activities including powerboat and kayak rentals.

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Pensacola Sailing Academy, Petersburg, FL - An ASA Certified Sailing School

Our award-winning instructors have been teaching people to sail on the beautiful Gulf Coast waters since 2001. We take your education seriously, but we understand it’s all about having fun! Our Buccaneer Sailing Club allows you to further your sailing skills, have access to fleet of boats, and enjoy continued learning opportunities through clinics and group sails.

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Reef Runner Sailing – Panama City is a participant in Veterans Sailing Education Program

Reef Runner Sailing, established in 1999, offers a variety of sailing experiences in our locations in Panama City, FL, and Key Largo, FL. We also have affiliates in key locations of the Bahamas, the Caribbean, and the Greek Isles. Reef Runner Sailing School is an American Sailing Association (ASA) accredited sailing school offering sailing instruction for the beginning to experienced sailor. Come see why we are simply the best at teaching you how to sail, helping you improve your skills, and spreading a genuine enthusiasm for sailing. Learn to sail in the emerald waters around Panama City, FL, and explore …

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Sail Away Key West Catamaran Sales and Charters offers a large and diverse fleet of catamaran makes and models available for your ASA training courses! We offer customized live aboard sail training courses in the Bahamas, Key West, or on the Chesapeake Bay with ASA Certified Instructors that have years of Cruising, Racing, and Chartering experience.

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Sail Cocoa Beach Merritt Island, Florida

(321) 328-5559 www.SailCocoaBeach.com

Come sail away with Sail Cocoa Beach!  From basic to advanced courses, we can help you achieve your on-the-water goals! Located at Cape Crossing Resort and Marina, Sail Cocoa Beach has immediate access to both river and offshore experiences.

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SmarterSail, FL

Fun, Learning and Safety!  We know that everyone requires all three to grasp the sailing fundamentals. We are experienced sailors and ASA Outstanding Instructors who know how to tune in to each sailor’s individual learning style. SmarterSail is a school that specializes in private sailing lessons for couples, friends & families. The majority of our courses are liveaboard where the instructor departs after the lessons so you can enjoy the beauty & serenity of water life entre nous.

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Southern Most Sailing School is a participant in Veterans Sailing Education Program

When you come to KeyWest to take your sailing classes you will be in a Tropical or subtropical area of Florida. Our prevailing winds are from the South East and we separate the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean with our narrow peninsula. This means we can get the benefit of the Ocean Breeze but not the big waves on the Gulf side.  When you’re trying to learn how to sail you can concentrate on just that and not be tossed around by 4 to 6  foot waves like you might be if you were sailing on the Atlantic …

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We are an award winning ASA sailing school offering live aboard ASA sailing classes and sailing charters in the beautiful Florida Keys and the Bahamas. During a typical sailing vacation, we mix in some snorkeling, some sailing, some fishing, some kayaking and some relaxing. Learn to sail at your own pace surrounded by turquoise waters and the smell of the open sea. We offer customized live aboard sailing courses for couple. For a better overall experience, during our couple’s course, you are the ONLY couple aboard.

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U-SAIL of Central Florida is a participant in Veterans Sailing Education Program

U-SAIL is a great place to learn the sailing basics. We are located on the protected waters of Lake Monroe, part of the beautiful St. Johns River and just minutes from Orlando. Our fleet consists of keelboat in sizes from 18′ to 30′, fully rigged and coast guard compliant. Captain/Instructors have 30+ years of sailing experience both racing and cruising. U-Sail of Central Florida was selected as one of the Outstanding Sailing Schools for 2012 by the American Sailing Association (ASA), based on student evaluations. Once you’ve completed your certifications, join the sailboat club, an easy and accessible way to …

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Veteran Sailing Association is a participant in Veterans Sailing Education Program

Ahoy! Veteran Sailing Association is the Florida Keys newest ASA sailing school located in the Upper Florida Keys. Capt. Joe is a US NAVY SEAL, who (being a native) knows the waters having sailed them his entire life. VSA’s custom ASA training program is geared toward Veterans, those that support them and couples seeking the confidence to sail unassisted without any prior sailing experience.

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As Med Sailing Adventures, we have a long history of guiding flotillas under the ASA flag in exotic locations like Croatia, Spain, Turkey, Italy, the Seychelles, and with our Whitecaps Sailing ASA-certified school, we now also teach in these beautiful countries.

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Windward Sailing School is a participant in Veterans Sailing Education Program

Our sailing area offers deep water sailing in shore and offshore with easy access to the Atlantic. Our boats are docked on the ICW and we are able to sail right off the dock. Currents here are strong and offer challenging conditions, as well as pristine sailing areas. We have favorable winds and sail year-round. A student can expect to find an array of conditions and circumstances that would be useful for future sailing.

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Georgia

Kingdom Yachts Sailing Club is a participant in Veterans Sailing Education Program

KYSC was the first ASA facility in Georgia, starting in 1983. Our primary location is located on a large private mountain lake in foothills of North Georgia. Just 20 minutes off of exit 20 on I 575. This quiet setting allows for a safe beginning experience because of the low boat traffic. As your skills grow, we will take you on to bigger waters and boats…from the Lakes, to the Coasts, to the Islands, to the Oceans. from ASA 101 to ASA 106 and ASA 114.

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Lanier Sailing Academy is a participant in Veterans Sailing Education Program

Lanier Sailing Academy – Atlanta has been in business since 1969. We have earned the ASA Outstanding School of the Year Award 5 Times and have won numerous ASA Outstanding Instructor of the Year awards. Our quality of instruction is excellent and the fun we have along the way is legendary. We are the largest sailing school on Lake Lanier with 16 boats in our fleet ranging from 22′ to 36′. We employ over 30 ASA certified instructors at our Atlanta location. Lanier Sailing Academy – Atlanta also provides sailing club services via our Passport Sailing Club and sailboat rentals. …

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Lord Nelson Charters is located on beautiful Lake Lanier Islands, just 40 minutes north of downtown Atlanta, Georgia. Our sailing center provides invigorating Sailing Charters and romantic Sunset Cruises. Our marina on beautiful Lake Lanier Islands is your one stop Sailing Center offering adult Sailing Lessons, American Sailing Association Sailing Certification, Sailboat Rentals and Sailing Summer Camp for the kids. We have dynamic Corporate Events and Team Building Adventures on both surf and turf. Learn why many think we offer the best Sailing Lessons in metro Atlanta, awarded by the American Sailing Association. Our coast guard certified instructors offer a …

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Sail Savannah Savannah, Georgia

(912) 421-9538 www.sailsav.com

Start your sailing adventure today with Sail Savannah, located on the beautiful waters surrounding historic Savannah, GA. If you’re going to learn to sail, you may as well do it in a beautiful city, on waters filled with wildlife and steeped with history!

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Sunrise Sailing Academy, GA - ASA Certified Sailing School

Hello, I’m Dan Kingery and I’m the Skipper here at SunRise Sail (Formerly SailTime Atlanta). We offer a sailing school and two different sailing clubs and we are really looking forward to meeting and sailing with you on Lake Lanier (The Atlanta Ocean). SunRise Sailing Academy offers ASA certified instruction and we guarantee that you will earn your ASA Basic Keel Boat 101 certification. We are proud of the fact that when students finish our course they know how to sail. We have the lowest prices on the lake and a flexible schedule where you can generally name your own …

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Hawaii

Honolulu Sailing Honolulu, Hawaii

(808) 239-3900 www.honsail.com

We offer a wide range of ASA courses but the amazing amount of life experiences on the ocean that our instructors have shows in their patience and always positive attitude.  We enjoy a lot of repeat customers and referrals. Hard to beat the good sailing conditions our location has to offer.  Boats used are late model Beneteaus that are also popular bareboat charter boats used by moorings and Sunsail.

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Our oceanfront clubhouse is the ideal location to learn new sailing skills, gain confidence, and have an experience of a lifetime. With over 50 years of combined experience, our team of knowledgeable and supportive staff can provide you with the skills you need to achieve your sailing goals and enjoy your nautical adventures.

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Sail Hawaii Honolulu, Hawaii

(808) 859-3875 www.sail-hawaii.com

Sail Hawaii, HI - ASA Certified Sailing School

Aloha! Sail Hawaii offers beginner to advanced sailing and navigation instruction and private sailing cruises to visitors and kama’aina in the beautiful waters of Hawai’i. Day sailing and live aboard courses are taught by professional and experienced instructors, both in a comfortable classroom and with practice aboard our classic style sailboats. Our courses are regularly scheduled and affordably priced for individuals and small private groups.

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Illinois

BE-Nautical Wilmette, Illinois

(847) 917-7245 www.BE-Nautical.com

Learning is a continuum. At BE-Nautical we seek to understand your educational and sailing goals to provide a curriculum rich with learning. Learn individually, as a couple or as a family – BE-Nautical has a course of learning to meet your specific sailing goals and needs.

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Fairwind Sail Charters is Chicago’s best choice for cruising sailors. We teach safety and seamanship on Lake Michigan’s fresh and blue water. Whether you want to charter or own a boat, we have the courses and boats for you. Join us for forty years of sailing excellence.

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Indiana

WELCOME ABOARD. Whether you are looking to begin sailing as a weekend activity on a local freshwater lake, or you are dreaming of chartering and cruising on blue water, our staff of certified ASA instructors can help you get started on the proper tack. For those aspiring to move on to open-water sailing, you can jump start your path toward mastering ASA’s Coastal Cruising and Bareboat Chartering courses by earning your ASA 101 Basic Keelboat Sailing certification close to home before heading off to the coast or islands.

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Kentucky

We offer ASA course to benefit the members of the Cave Run Sailing Association as part of our commitment to sailing education. We sail on Cave Run Lake, located near Morehead, Kentucky, and Kentucky Lake, located at Grand Rivers, KY near Paducah.

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Lighthouse Landing Sailing School is located in Grand Rivers, Kentucky. Our marina is nestled along the shores of beautiful Kentucky Lake, one of the nation’s premier sailing venues. The sailing season runs from April to November. We make your sailing education fun and easy through classroom and on-the-water training.

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Louisiana

Louisiana Sailing School LLC Mandeville, Louisiana

(985) 272-8037

Our lead instructor, Thomas Burns, has held a 100 Ton Master’s License, and 50 Ton Sailing Endorsement through the U.S. Coast Guard for the last 30 years. Both Thomas and instructor Menette Burns have several years of experience racing, cruising and crewing, including multi-day blue water passages and ocean crossing.

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Maine

Untie the dock lines and raise the sails! Jump on board with us this summer and get the sailing experience you’ve always wanted! Our comprehensive sailing courses are designed to get you the best possible results for your time and money. Our fun, entertaining, and qualified Instructors are American Sailing Association certified as well as US Coastguard Licensed Captains. You’ll find yourself with the knowledge, skills and confidence to pilot all types of sailing craft in no time. Our wide selection of sailing activities gives you a variety of fun options. While our diverse fleet gives you the ability to …

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Maryland

BaySail School of Sailing Havre de Grace, Maryland

(410) 939-2869 baysail.net

BaySail’s teaching philosophy is to ensure that the student gets as much time behind the helm as possible while making certain the experience is fun, educational and above all increases one’s passion for sailing. BaySail classes are taught on sailboats ranging 22 to 38 ft., that are sized to accommodate the recommended boat length for the level of certification attained. In addition, BaySail offers a three-day course option for all levels ensuring the student has ample time at the helm. BaySail has a team of certified instructors, many whom have been awarded by ASA for ‘Outstanding Instructor of the Year’ …

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Delmarva Sailing School is a participant in Veterans Sailing Education Program

Delmarva Sailing School operates on the Chesapeake Bay from May-October. We run as Virgin Islands Sailing Academy in Saint Thomas, US Virgin Islands from December-April, with the same great sailboat and instructors. We also teach Ocean Passage Making, as we move our teaching vessel in between the Chesapeake Bay and Saint Thomas.

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Gratitude Sailing Institute is a participant in Veterans Sailing Education Program

Embark on a transformative sailing journey with The Gratitude Sailing Institute, where expertise meets excellence. As an esteemed American Sailing affiliate, we are committed to setting a higher standard for your sailing education from the moment you step aboard. Join us to experience a program embodying the key elements of successful sailing and seamanship – your personal safety, education, and enjoyment.

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Maryland School of Sailing is a participant in Veterans Sailing Education Program

At the Maryland School of Sailing and Seamanship, helping people become exceptional sailors is our passion. That’s why our reputation as a serious school for serious sailors follows our students wherever they go. We don’t cut corners or compromise safety to sell certifications. We simply offer the best sailing instruction and turn out the finest sailors found anywhere. Since 1991, we’ve completed more than 240 long distance ocean training cruises and are known worldwide for our advanced program. However, like all pursuits, achieving a standard of excellence requires a thorough mastery of basic skills, and this is what we do …

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Navy Patuxent Sailing Club Patuxent River, Maryland

(443) 240-2250 navypaxsail.com

Navy Patuxent Sailing Club, MD - ASA Certified Sailing School
Navy Patuxent Sailing Club is a participant in Veterans Sailing Education Program

The Navy Patuxent Sailing Club membership is over two hundred Active Duty, Reserve, Civil Service, and Contractor personnel. We come from all backgrounds with a common interest and a variety of skill levels in sailing. With the Patuxent River and Chesapeake Bay at our back door, we have the finest sailing on the East Coast just minutes away.

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R&R Charters and Sail School is a participant in Veterans Sailing Education Program

We own three boats, a Cal 22, a Hunter 28, and a new Beneteau Oceanis 41 for our 104 and 106 classes. Our beginning courses are taught over three days in the peaceful Chester River just off the Chesapeake Bay. For our 104 class we explore the calm rural anchorage areas of the Eastern Shore and visit Annapolis. Our 106 class does a Delmarva circumnavigation of approximately 450-500 nm with lots of night and ocean sailing experience.

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SailTime Annapolis Sailing Academy is a participant in Veterans Sailing Education Program

SailTime Annapolis is proud to offer our sailing school services to both members and non-members of SailTime Annapolis. We are located at Horn Point Harbor Marina at the mouth of Back Creek. At SailTime Annapolis you will find experienced, professional teachers, new yachts, and the flexibility to work with your busy schedule. Whether you are a first time sailor or an experienced salt, we have a course that will cater to your needs as a developing captain. Our goal is to teach you the sailing and decision making skills that you need to safely and enjoyable captain your own SailTime …

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The Sailing Academy Tracey's Landing, Maryland

(410) 867-7177 www.thesailingacademy.com

The Sailing Academy, formerly “Capitol Sailboat Club” has been introducing people to sailing for many years. Our teaching method is more like on the water coaching than simply taking a class. The reason for this is simple; we started out as a Sailboat Club, not a school.  Our goal was to coach new sailors to become  proficient and confident so they could take our sailboats out on their own. Even though we have been an official American Sailing Association affiliate school since 2002, our instruction was only available to club members. In the spring of 2008, we started offering courses …

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Massachusetts

Black Rock Sailing School
Black Rock Sailing School – Boston is a participant in Veterans Sailing Education Program

Since opening our doors in 2008, we have been nationally recognized as “ASA Outstanding School” 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 (every year this award was offered) AND “ASA Outstanding Instructor” 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 (x2). No other sailing school in New England has earned such recognition, and this puts our program in the top 1.5% of our competition world-wide!

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Boston Sailing Center is a participant in Veterans Sailing Education Program

Our commitment to teaching sets us apart. Over 400 students learn with us every year, making the Boston Sailing Center one of the top adult sailing schools in the country. Yet classes on the water are always small, so you’ll receive highly personalized instruction. Our staff shares a love of sailing and you’ll find this enthusiasm in every class we teach.

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At Sail Buzzards Bay, not only do we offer high quality sailing instruction for all levels of experience; we also offer captained charters. Learn to sail, or sail with us to explore the many harbors of the South Coast, Cape Cod and the Islands.

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Michigan

Great Lakes Sailing Company is a participant in Veterans Sailing Education Program

We are located in some of the best sailing/cruising waters on the Great Lakes. In Traverse City, we have access to countless coves, beaches, islands, harbor towns and picturesque marinas to visit during a course or a charter. We have a fleet of 25 charter boats between 31′ and 45′. After you graduate from our award winning ASA school, we will confidently send you and your crew out on one of them!

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GT Sailing School Hudsonville , Michigan

(616) 896-7127 GTSailing.com

We offer small classes focused on teaching you to sail. Our Captains are Trained and licensed by the US. Coast Guard and certified by ASA. They are focused on quality training. Our fleet of boats are the type of boats you would cruise in. The boats are well maintained clean and Coast Guard inspected certified and insured for Charter. Our focus is your overall quality experience. We specialize on small quality classes not volume. Family classes are our specialty. Yes we include the kids. My family grew up sailing and we pride ourselves on teaching your family the lessons we …

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Halcyon Sailing – Lake St. Clair offers introductory sailing and advanced cruising lessons. We are conveniently located at Jefferson Beach Marina – the premier marina in the area. This location offers a protected area with easy access to vast, freshwater sailing venues of Detroit and Canada.

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Lake St. Clair Sailing School gives sailors of all experience levels an opportunity to become more competent and confident in their abilities. If you choose to venture beyond the sailing basics, we’ll expand your horizons by teaching you to navigate with electronics and with the stars. Become certified at advanced or offshore levels, and the world’s oceans will become your highways and by-ways. You can learn it all or select the things that interest you the most.

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Sonset Sailing School Port Sanilac, Michigan

(989) 635-2696 sonsetmarine.com

Sonset Sailing School, Michigan- ASA Certified Sailing School
Sonset Sailing School is a participant in Veterans Sailing Education Program

Located in the summer vacation resort village of Port Sanilac, we can certify you and prepare you for your next sailing adventure. Capt’n John Diel has over 40 years of sailing experience and almost 100,000 miles of sailing logged. He has sailed and trained many for family adventures and for long distance blue water passage making. He is a “Salty Dog” – a title given by ARC to those who have sailed many miles and ocean passages.

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Minnesota

Northern Breezes Sailing School – Duluth is a participant in Veterans Sailing Education Program

Northern Breezes Sailing Schools Duluth branch is located in the exciting twin ports of the Duluth Superior Harbor. All of our instructors are licensed United States Coast Guard (USCG) Masters and American Sailing Association (ASA) certified sailing instructors. Classes are conducted on a fleet of well-maintained Hunter sailboats.

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Sail Away Sailing School is a participant in Veterans Sailing Education Program

We take pride in excellent customer service, conducting classes, cruises and coaching in Minnesota, the Great Lakes, and Caribbean. Lead instructor is Captain Joan GiImore, who holds a master’s degree in adult learning styles and has been an Instructor Evaluator for ASA since 2000, training instructors in the U.S., Japan and Caribbean. The former ASA Education Coordinator now serves on three non-profit sailing boards and writes articles for Sailing and other national magazines.

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Mississippi

North Star Sailing Charters is a participant in Veterans Sailing Education Program

Feel the gulf breeze blowing through your hair and the mist in your face as you embark on a nautical day of fun on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Captain Jim will ensure your safety and comfort so you can relax and enjoy the magnificent view of the Mississippi coastline, barrier islands and marine life at its best on North Star Sailing Charters.

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Missouri

Grand Mariner Stockton, Missouri

(417) 276-2535

Lake Stockton Boat Works was was established in 2001 and has a premier location on US Army Corps Lake Stockton, near Stockton Missouri. Lake Stockton is noted as one of the top ten sailing lakes in the US, the wind almost always blows. In addition to our sailing school, Lake Stockton Boat Works is a full service boatyard providing “most things nautical”.

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Odyssey Sailing has been providing first class mariner training since 2002 with hundreds of graduates safely enjoying their new skill. We offer 2 training vessels to take you forward as your skill levels increase. Certifications include 101 Basic Keelboat Sailing, 103 Basic Coastal Cruising and 104 Bareboat Charter. We are conveniently located in St. Louis with sailing on Lake Carlyle. Welcome aboard, I look forward to starting your adventure.

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Montana

New Jersey

Keyport Yacht Club Sailing School, NJ ~ ASA Certified Sailing School
Keyport Yacht Club Sailing School is a participant in Veterans Sailing Education Program

The Keyport Yacht Club (KYC) has promoted sailing and sailing instruction since its inception in 1908. Racing, cruising, adult learn to sail programs, and summer sailing camps for children have long been part of the on water activities enjoyed on one of New Jersey’s best sailing areas, the Raritan Bay.

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The Sailing School is a participant in Veterans Sailing Education Program

Are you ready to follow your dreams? Many people see the little white triangles floating above a waterway and think, maybe someday. With some instruction and practice, someday is closer than you think! Our goal is to motivate students in a safe, comfortable, and fun environment. As an ASA certified school, we teach the standards set forth in curriculum that is recognized worldwide.

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True North Sailing School & Club is a participant in Veterans Sailing Education Program

Why not make this the year that you enter the wonderful world of sailing? The “Sailing Lifestyle” is filled with fun, excitement and adventure and can be enjoyed by both men and women age 8 through 80. The Sailing Life can take you cruising to exotic ports and beautiful anchorages in the Caribbean or out to the race course to enjoy the thrills of yacht racing competition. Sailing holds a place for everyone’s taste and ability and there is no better time to get started than right now by registering for a sailing course at The True North Sailing School. …

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New York

Atlantic Yachting is located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Our sailing courses are taught by the coolest instructors in the harbor, along the skyline of Manhattan. Our goal is to show all of our students a great time and to hopefully spark a love for sailing. We aim to provide a laid back and hands-on approach to all of the courses we offer. Feel free to contact us with any questions that you may have. Hope to see you on the water!! Manhattan’s orignal Sailing Program for Youth. We offer an adventure based sailing program for youth that …

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City Island Yacht Club (CIYC) is a unique and vibrant sailing community located in the heart of City Island, New York. CIYC is proud to offer a variety of programs and services that cater to sailors of all levels, making it a top destination for sailing enthusiasts in the region. One of CIYC’s unique offerings is its unparalleled waterfront location, with easy access to some of the best sailing grounds in the area. The club’s location on Long Island Sound offers a prime location for competitive racing, leisurely cruising, and a variety of other water sports.  CIYC is also renowned …

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Whether you’re new to sailing, or a seasoned sailor that wants to hone their skills, we have a program that will get you sailing like you’ve never sailed before! Experience the dramatic views of the Palisades and the Hudson Highlands from Haverstraw Bay, the broadest point on the Hudson River. Our unique location offers wide open sailing for uncomplicated teaching with easy navigation and steady breezes throughout the sailing season. With over twenty years of sailing and teaching experience behind him, Steve Jennings founded the sailing school on the philosophy of teaching with “patience, not pressure.” We believe that Hands-On …

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Griffin Sailing School, NY - ASA Certified Sailing School
Griffin Sailing School is a participant in Veterans Sailing Education Program

Sailing the Hudson River with Griffin Sailing School (GSS) is time well spent. We offer training in inland, coastal, and offshore sailing, providing a broad range of sailing knowledge to our graduates. Whether you’re a beginner or a “salty” sailor, a cruiser or a racer, you’ll learn to sail comfortably and safely. We guarantee you’ll benefit from both the lectures and on-the-water training. We are a true sailing school!

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New York Sailing Center is a participant in Veterans Sailing Education Program

We’re the ’boutique’ school, and since 1968, we’ve been giving you MORE of what you go to sailing school for! We offer courses from Basic to Bareboat and beyond.  Coastal Navigation 105 is offered all winter, and our fun and comprehensive Start Sailing courses (ASA 101) as well as cruising courses resume in the spring.

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We have Multiple sailboats that we teach on, five 23′ Pearson ensigns, 27′ Catalina and 34′ Catalina. Our instructors all have a Coast Guard Captains license with 8-10 years teaching the ASA certification classes. We are located and teach in the beautiful Hamptons back bays. We have been recognizes as Outstanding sailing school by the ASA for multiple years. We offer private one on one sailing lessons geared to the students sailing level. We run a kids sailing camp for the Ross school all summer long.

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Our superior location by the mouth of Buffalo River makes Lake access real easy. Within 5-10 minutes departing from newly installed docks. you are under sail on the Lake. Our floating classroom is right by the dock ready when you are back for debriefing. Our instructors are patient, friendly and very experienced with any kind of weather situation. Buffalo’s summer season is famous for its variety of conditions, changing almost daily. The fleet of 13 boats ranges from small sailing dinghy’s to 32 Ft. Most of the beginner training is onboard HR 25’s, a boat selected for its sailing performance and large cockpit.

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ASA Sailing School, Sail Montauk, NY

Sail Montauk is Montauk’s only ASA accredited school. We offer public and private sailing courses in Lake Montauk and the Block Island Sound. We teach aboard a fleet of Catalina 22s, which are great for beginners and fine tuning your sailing skills. All of our instructors have years of experience sailing and teaching, and all are USCG Captains. Sail Montauk offers a chance to kick off your sailing career on the beautiful waters of Montauk, NY.

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Sail Ontario Sackets Harbor, North Country, New York

(315) 783-2755 sail-ontario.com

Sail Ontario is a participant in Veterans Sailing Education Program

Start your Sailing adventure today with Sail Ontario in the historic shadow of the War of 1812. You’ll start your journey at the Madison Barracks Marina, named for President Madison and host to then 2nd Lieutenant Ulyses S. Grant. You’ll spend plenty of time on Lake Ontario, sail past the historic battlefield that saw action in 1812 and 1813, and have plenty of wind. Sails go up within minutes of leaving the dock giving you maximum time on the water to practice all the skills until they are second nature.

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SOUL Sailing, NY - ASA Certified Sailing School
SOUL Sailing is a participant in Veterans Sailing Education Program

At SOUL Sailing, we believe that anyone can learn to sail. By using small boats with a traditionally rigged set-up, students are exposed to basic concepts of sailing in a hands-on approach. Sailing is about feeling, understanding, and connecting with the environment around you. Our focus is on enjoying the water, but students are also exposed to the historically appropriate terminology.

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North Carolina

All instructors have cruising and racing experience. Protected waters with access to ‘Blue Water’ Wind and good weather 12 months of the Year. Custom Classes to meet each individual’s goals. Classes scheduled to meet student’s schedule. Classes to meet your schedule, no scheduled classes. Classes designed to meet specific goals. Brokerage onsite to help with boat purchase. Boat rentals and charters available. Many cruising locations within a day’s sail. ‘Sailing Capital of NC’  

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Cape Fear Sailing Academy – Southport is a participant in Veterans Sailing Education Program

Cape Fear Sailing Academy has achieved ASA’s highest standards with Outstanding School and now Outstanding Instructor. With over 1400 satisfied students we are considered North Carolina’s Elite Sailing Center.Rated one of ASA’s top 20 schools out of 350 and 1 of 5 schools named worldwide in Coastal Living Magazine. Opening our doors in 2006 CFSA’s mission has been to be the Best Sailing School in the State if not the Country. To be an award winning school you have to have instructors that have a real passion for sailing and most of all LOVE to teach! We use top notch …

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Lake Norman Community Sailing - Huntersville, NC - ASA Certified Sailing School

Lake Norman Community Sailing will give you confidence & practical sailing skills, as a beginner or aspiring bareboat cruiser. Lake Norman has 50 square miles of water and is located north of Charlotte, NC. Our facilities at Blythe Landing are easily accessible & convenient to sailors across the South East.

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Sail Haven Belhaven, North Carolina

(808) 341-3236 sailhaven.com

We offer one-week classes that include lodging and a 3-day excursion aboard a Lagoon 380 catamaran. The courses we offer are ASA 101, 103, 104, and 114. Get away for a couples one-week immersive sailing school in Belhaven, North Carolina. Gain the experience and confidence necessary to sail as a team and to enjoy life on the sea – wherever the wind takes you!

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Ohio

Erie Islands Sailing School is a participant in Veterans Sailing Education Program

The protected waters of Sandusky Bay offer the novice sailor a great place to learn the basics. The proximity of Lake Erie and the destinations of Kelleys Island, Put-in-Bay and the Bass Islands provide fun and challenging sailing for those taking the Bareboat Chartering and Advanced Cruising Classes. There is also the opportunity to cruise across the Lake to international ports in Canada.

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Learn to Sail Cleveland
Learn to Sail Cleveland is a participant in Veterans Sailing Education Program

Conveniently located on the City of Cleveland’s downtown lakefront, Learn to Sail Cleveland offers sailing instruction for the beginner to the experienced sailor. Our protected downtown sailing environment makes for safe, fun, and easy sailing. Learn to Sail Cleveland’s ASA Certified and USCG licensed instructors have extensive great lakes and ocean sailing experience.

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Oklahoma

Redbud Marina & RV Park is a participant in Veterans Sailing Education Program

Redbud Marina is the oldest ASA sailing school in Oklahoma. We are located on Oologah Lake. Not only the best sailing lake in the state, but Oologah is an easy 30 minute drive from Down Town Tulsa. We have the largest active sailing community in Oklahoma. Oologah Lake is the 3rd largest lake in Oklahoma, with 209 miles of shoreline and over 29,000 acres of water, there is not a bad day for sailing. Redbud Marina also sells and services sailboats of all shapes and sizes. Our staff has over 100 years of combined experience. We strive to help every …

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Oregon

City of Eugene Sailing School is a participant in Veterans Sailing Education Program

Typical sailing conditions at Fern Ridge Lake are a perfect training ground for new and experienced sailors alike. Our instructors are passionate sailors and skilled educators you can count on for dynamic lessons with your goals, fun and safety as the highest priorities. Classes are scheduled on weekends and weekdays making our program readily accessible. We also offer programs specific for families, youth, veterans and people with disabilities. Spending time on the water in our program creates lifelong memories.

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For over forty years now Island Sailing has been empowering new emerging and existing sailors. Here at the Island Sailing Academy we believe that good seamanship should be at the heart of everything we do when we’re out on the water and it’s that attitude of approach that we are always striving to share and instill in our students.

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Passion Yachts Portland, Oregon

(503) 289-6306 www.passion-yachts.com

Passion Yachts is a participant in Veterans Sailing Education Program

Passion Yachts teaches on modern Beneteau, Jeanneau, and Hunter sailboats on the Columbia River and throughout the San Juan Islands. Boat sizes range from 22 to 45 feet. Passion Yachts will even teach students on their own boat if it is properly equipped. “Hands-on instruction” is paramount in Basic Sailing through Advanced Coastal Cruising. We believe that students learn best when 60%-90% of the instruction is on the water.

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Pennsylvania

Liberty Sailing School of Philadelphia is a participant in Veterans Sailing Education Program

Since 1993 Liberty Sailing School of Philadelphia has introduced thousands to the joys of sailing.  You will Learn to sail with confidence on the historic Delaware River Water front in Center City Philadelphia.

Our courses are designed to offer students maximum time on the water. 
Our Instructors are United States Coast Guard Licensed Captains and certified by the
 American Sailing Association.

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Nockamixon Sailing School is a participant in Veterans Sailing Education Program

We teach and certify our students to ASA standards, and offer beginning and intermediate level sailing classes. By choosing Nockamixon Sailing School for your sailing education you can realize your dream of learning to sail. Our alumni charter sailboats in destinations all over the world, and many have purchased their own sailboat.

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Puerto Rico

Caribbean Sailing Solutions
Caribbean Sailing Solutions is a participant in Veterans Sailing Education Program

A short ferry ride from mainland will take you to Isleta Marina where our school is located, we are close to many beautiful venues, El Yunque Tropical Rain Forest, excellent restaurants, and beautiful beaches. Enjoy your Learn to Sail vacation with us, there is time to learn and explore the East Coast of beautiful Puerto Rico, including Culebra and or Vieques. US Coastguard licensed Instructor, Coastguard inspected sailing boats.” Bienvenidos!!

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Rhode Island

ASA Certified Sailing School - Black Rock Sailing School, RI
Black Rock Sailing School – Warwick is a participant in Veterans Sailing Education Program

Having earned national recognition as “ASA Outstanding School” 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 (every year that this award was offered since we opened our doors in 2008) and “ASA Outstanding Instructor” 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 (x2), we feel that it is safe to say that we are “New England’s Foremost Sailing School!

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Bluenose Sailing School is a participant in Veterans Sailing Education Program

Bluenose Sailing School is a premier sailing school focused on teaching essential sailing skills, building confidence, and fostering a lifelong love of sailing. We are committed to providing the highest standards of curriculum, safety, and positive learning experiences. We use well-maintained, late-model boats, and well-qualified and personable ASA-certified instructors.

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Narragansett Sailing School is a participant in Veterans Sailing Education Program

We are a cruising oriented sailing school. We do not teach you to go fast, we embrace the tranquil aspects of sailing focusing on safety, boat handling, and keeping the drama out of boating. Our 12 instructors all have extensive sailing experience, and most have cruised up and down the intracoastal waterway and beyond.

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New England Sailing Center, Jamestown, RI ~ An ASA Certified Sailing School

Considered by many to be the sailing capital of the world, Newport-Jamestown offers unsurpassed sailing conditions on Narragansett Bay. Sailors in training enjoy their beautiful surroundings while cruising scenic Newport Harbor and the many lovely harbors throughout the Bay.

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Newport Sailing School and Tours is Newport, Rhode Island’s first and only pure sailing tour. We offer daily sailing cruises of Newport harbor and Narragansett Bay as well as the very finest in sailing lessons and instruction. Join us in historic downtown Newport, RI for a day of sailing and experience what has been ranked the #1 sailing experience on the planet!

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South Carolina

Charleston Sailing School & Yacht Charters specializes in creating unique yachting adventures. A steady sea breeze flows through our historic harbor providing ideal conditions year-round. From our location downtown at the Charleston City Marina we offer a fleet of sail and power yachts available for Sailing Lessons, Private Yacht Charters, and Bareboat Charters with direct access to Charleston Harbor, the ICW, and the Atlantic Ocean. Since our inception in 2004 we have grown to provide unparalleled service with the best options at every pricepoint. Stop Dreaming, Start Sailing!

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Myrtle Beach Sailing School is a participant in Veterans Sailing Education Program

Discover the passion of sailing while preparing yourself for the ‘Sailing Lifestyle’. Not only will you learn to sail almost exclusively in the Atlantic Ocean in front of two uninhabited barrier islands, you will also learn to navigate the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW). Each course has a three student limit allowing you maximum time for fine-tuning your sailing skills. 99% of our sailing is done in the Atlantic to challenge and prepare you for the ever-changing conditions of ocean sailing.

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Tennessee

SailNashville Nashville, Tennessee

(615) 974-0100 sailnashville.com

SailNashville - Hamilton Creek Marina, TN ~ An ASA Certified Sailing School
SailNashville is a participant in Veterans Sailing Education Program

SailNashville offers its classes from Hamilton Creek Marina on Percy Priest Lake in Nashville, Tennessee. Our classes are limited to four students. You never share a class with more than three students. This allows every student more hands-on time on the tiller and personalized instruction. Our ASA 101 course is taught on a new Catalina 22 Sport. The Catalina provides a very stable, but responsive sailing platform for beginning students.

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Texas

Island Bound Sailing Academy is based on the small landlocked Lake Grapevine near DFW Intl Airport. Closer by far to Oklahoma, than a body of saltwater. We have been a key part of the local sailing for nearly two decades. We have enhanced and set into motion a number of liveaboard cruisers and many more advanced certificated sailors. Island Bound Sailing Academy is a multiple award winner of ASA Outstanding School of the Year and has a number of current and previous recipients of ASA Outstanding Instructors of the year. This is because of our passion for sailing and for …

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Lets Go Sailing, TX

Come see us in Seabrook, TX. We are the only school on the North Shore of Clear Lake and the closest school to Houston.  We enjoy teaching and have been supporting the Lake, Bay, Bayous and Gulf of Mexico since 1988, the oldest school in the area. Our school offers all ASA level classes from Basic Keelboat to Advanced Coastal Cruising along with the Catamaran certification.

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The North Texas Sailing School has been in continuous service since its founding in 1975. We are located on the east shore of Lake Ray Hubbard in Heath, Texas. We utilize 12 boats in the service of sailing instruction and employ 10 certified sailing instructors on our staff. We are number one in course content and structure and place a strong emphasis on boat handling skills.

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Outbound Sailing - Austin, TX - ASA Certified Sailing School
Outbound Sailing is a participant in Veterans Sailing Education Program

Whether you are interested in day sailing or have visions of chartering a sailboat in exotic locations our sailing lessons are specifically designed to prepare you to safely skipper a cruising sailboat with total confidence. Our class sizes are limited to a maximum of 2 students ensuring you receive a high degree of attention and personalization guaranteeing you will be delighted with the results.

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Mastering the sport of sailing requires a knowledge of sailing techniques, safety procedures, and, most importantly, actual sailing experience. We are leaders in promoting safe, competent boating. We are, and always have been, the Metroplex’s premier sailing school. Our curriculum has been developed over many years of experience in teaching and our program continues to set the standard. From time to time, you may notice other sailing schools attempting to emulate our program. Remember, at their best, they will only be as good as we were last year. If you are not willing to settle for second best, seek out …

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SailTime Sailing School – Houston is a participant in Veterans Sailing Education Program

Whether you’re brand new to sailing or a seasoned “old salty”, SailTime will place you at the helm of a beautiful new Beneteau or Jeanneau sailing yacht with confidence and competence. We teach all of our lessons on new cruising style sailing yachts equipped with all of the latest electronics and full featured equipment lists because we believe our students should learn on the style boats they are most likely to sail on in the future. Come let us show you how fun and easy modern sailing can be!

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ASA Certified Sailing School - South Coast Sailing School, TX
South Coast Sailing Adventures is a participant in Veterans Sailing Education Program

South Coast Sailing Adventures is conveniently located in Kemah, Texas – 30 minutes from downtown Houston or Galveston. All of our instructors are U.S.C.G. licensed captains and are certified by the ASA. We utilize training boats specifically designed to teach beginning sailors and we have the largest sailing fleet along the northern Gulf Coast with 24+ boats ranging from 23-45′ from manufacturers like Colgate, Catalina, Beneteau, and Hunter.

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At our sailing school, we provide a unique opportunity for adults to enjoy an exciting and unforgettable sailing experience. Our instructors are incredibly knowledgeable and experienced and are passionate about getting people out on the water to learn new skills and build confidence. We also offer opportunities for racing and fun sails so that our students can explore on their own after they’ve honed their skills with our expert instructors.

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Windward SeaVenture Charters is a participant in Veterans Sailing Education Program

Windward SeaVenture Charters has instructors voted “Instructor of the Year” in 2002, 2005, 2006, 2013 and they all are USCG Master Level licensed captains with over 30 years’ experience in sailing and teaching. We also offer you a discount on all charters you take with us for 1 year from your date of completion of any class with no monthly club dues or yearly fees. Our class sizes are limited to 4 persons plus instructor, so that you will have individual attention.

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US Virgin Islands

First Reef Sailing Smith Bay, St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands

(617) 466-3317 firstreefsailing.com

First Reef Sailing is a participant in Veterans Sailing Education Program

Welcome to First Reef Sailing, the premier sailing school in the heart of St. Thomas, USVI, offering a truly exceptional experience for sailing enthusiasts of all levels. With a legacy of excellence spanning 11 consecutive years, our passionate staff has been teaching students sailing in the tropics, creating unforgettable experiences on the turquoise waters.

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iYacht Club St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands

(855) 924-8252 iyachtclub.com

ASA Certified Sailing School - iYachtClub, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands

You deserve a sailing vacation where you are attended to and get the best expertise. At our school, you get to explore one of the best sailing grounds in the world: the Caribbean. Your journey will specifically focus on the beauty and diversity in the U.S. and British Virgin Islands. Charter House is the accredited school that oversees all the charter yachts, captains, and crew. Because we are locals, we draft an itinerary, based on your interests, that highlights the locations you’ll want see and activities you’ll want to do.

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Virgin Island Sailing School St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, US Virgin Islands

(805) 850-8135 sailusvis.com

In the Caribbean, the water is 78-82 and air, about the same with 10-15 knot breezes 340 days a year. We are based in St Thomas (which is more economical to fly in to) but spend most of our time island hopping in the BVIs. With so many islands, the majority of ocean swells are block making for fast, comfortable sailing. Students are limited to 6 per class and matched to our small but outstanding group of highly experienced instructors.

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Virgin Islands Sailing Academy is a participant in Veterans Sailing Education Program

All of our sailing classes are taught in a 3-9 day, live aboard approach, where students are totally immersed into learning to sail and cruise, and no hotels are required. Class size is kept small and is typically 3-4 students. Visit exotic destinations in Tortola, Jost van Dyke, Virgin Gorda, St. John, and St. Thomas while taking beginner to intermediate level sailing classes. Visit St. Croix, Anegada, Vieques, and Culebra in advanced classes.

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Virginia

Norton’s Sailing School is a participant in Veterans Sailing Education Program

Norton’s Sailing School provides students with top-notch sailing instructors who love the water and think the Bay is the best classroom. We believe that students learn best when 90% of the instruction is on the water. Our instruction is comprehensive, yet relaxed because we want our students to have fun while learning to sail!

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Washington

Anacortes Yacht Charters (AYC) is located at the Anacortes Marina in Fidalgo Bay which sits at the doorstep of some of the world’s most magnificent cruising grounds. AYC offers ASA classes every weekend in the Spring and the Fall which provides better sailing conditions for training. Our location also provides an abundance conditions that you don’t see anywhere else; we can provide variations of tides, currents, challenging straits, close anchoring, and more…

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Chariot Adventures - Bellingham, WA - ASA Certified Sailing School

The Chariot Adventures ASA Cruise n’ Learn class is a six day and night mini-cruise around the San Juan Islands, which departs from Squalicum Harbor in Bellingham. We will live aboard and practice the skills that you will need in order to be certified to charter a boat and/or develop the confidence to cruise your own boat one day.

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Griffin Bay Adventures, Friday Harbor, WA ~ ASA Certified Sailing School

Located on San Juan Island in one of the most beautiful archipelagos in the United States, Griffin Bay Adventures is perfectly situated to offer sail and power training against a backdrop of stunning northwest beauty. Our classes are crafted to our students needs and interests. If you’re looking to charter or you are ready to sail off into the sunset GBA can get you there. We offer everything from bareboat cruising certification on liveaboard courses to advanced coastal sail training and even ocean passage-making opportunities. Our instructors are full time mariners. They are professional racers, delivery captains, rescue boat captains, tug boat skippers and experienced world cruisers.

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Sail Port Townsend Port Townsend, Washington

(360) 797-9105

Sail Port Townsend is a woman owned sailing school, that specializes in providing positive and inclusive introductory sailing experiences as part of a solid foundation of basic sailing skills and knowledge. We believe that a solid foundation in the basics is essential, and that small boats make great sailors. To achieve this mission, we specialize by teaching only ASA 101 on our fleet of 26ft Thunderbird sailboats. Thunderbird sailboats are iconic Pacific Northwest Boats. The Thunderbird sailboat represents our philosophy as an easy entry boat with big performance from a modest investment. These boats were designed to be economical for …

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San Juan Sailing - ASA Certified Sailing School
San Juan Sailing is a participant in Veterans Sailing Education Program

One of the most well-respected sailing schools in the Pacific Northwest, San Juan Sailing has been offering sailing training for over 35 years! You won’t find a better value anywhere, as we’re the only School that provides an “All Inclusive” experience – each a fully provisioned, live aboard, sleep aboard course – not just on our weeklong Learn-n-Cruises, but even on our 2-day ASA 101, 103 and 104 Weekender classes!

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Seattle Sailing Club, WA
Seattle Sailing Club is a participant in Veterans Sailing Education Program

Seattle Sailing Club is the home of fun, affordable sailing on the Puget Sound. As one of the most active and vibrant ASA certification schools in the country, our experience teaching sailing is second to none. The priorities for each course are simple: Safe, Fun, and Professional. Our staff of well-qualified sailing instructors are licensed through the U.S. Coast Guard and American Sailing Association, and more importantly are committed to helping you achieve your sailing goals.

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Seattle Yachts Sailing Academy can help you realize your dream of learning to sail, whether you are a beginner of experienced sailor. Anacortes is the gateway to the San Juan Islands, one of the most beautiful sailing areas in the world. Our friendly instructors have been certified by the ASA and are licensed as Captains by the US Coast Guard. They have a passion for passing on their love of sailing to students, and have many years of experience teaching sailing.

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Starpath School of Navigation is a world leader in marine navigation and weather training. We are a unique resource with over 18 years’ experience in online teaching. Our courses are guaranteed to make your time on the water safer and more enjoyable.

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Wisconsin

Escape the humdrum, everyday life on land. Learn to sail! From beginner to advanced sailing, SailTime Door County has the class you need to achieve your sailing goals. With locations in southern Door County and northern Brown County, Wisconsin, SailTime Door County has access to the waters of Green Bay. Green Bay is relatively calm, creating a comfortable sail for students as they learn.   Convenient Northeast Wis. locations  Convenient to Green Bay, Kewaunee County and Door County residents, classes are easily accessible to students living in Northeast Wisconsin. Classes are offered on various days and at various times to accommodate students’ schedules.   Comfortable, stable sailboats  The sailing classes take place on several sailboats, including a new-model, luxurious 35-foot Beneteau Oceanis sailboat docked at Wave Pointe Marina …

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Saint Croix Sailing School, WI ~ ASA Certified Sailing School

The Saint Croix Sailing School (SCSS) is a non-profit community sailing center whose mission is to provide a place for all members of the community to enjoy the sport of sailing and joy of getting out on the water. Not only are you learning how to sail but you are supporting your local community non-profit sailing center. Your support allows SCSS to continue providing youth summer programs and Fall/Spring high school racing programs.

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Sea Safaris Sailing School – Milwaukee is a participant in Veterans Sailing Education Program

At Sea Safaris Sailing School, We prepare our students on how to become safe sailors by learning basic skills and best practices on the water. All of our fun filler courses start with the basics and elevate your skills to the next level. We believe learning is a continuum as many students start with basic sailing and keep improving to learn more advanced skills such as coastal navigation, celestial navigation, and marine weather.

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