Sailing Organizations

When you are ready to begin looking for a sailing school, you should consider whether or not they are involved with a reputable organization. The following organizations can help you locate a quality school.

 

·        USSailing-US Sailing is the national governing body for the sport of sailing in the United States. It is a non-profit organization that is operated primarily by volunteers and member organizations. They provide many different services for sailors including training and certification for instructors and have been serving sailors since 1897.

·        ASA- The American Sailing Association is another reputable organization that provides sailing certification. They have been in operation for more than twenty years and have certified more than 300,000 students in that time. Unlike US Sailing, they are not a non-profit organization.