American Sailing Association

American Sailing is the predominant standards bearer and codifier in the arena of recreational sailing education in the Americas and beyond. The organization was founded in 1983 by television producer Lenny Shabes who felt there was no recognized educational system in place to learn the sport of sailing. Today there are over 400 affiliate schools that teach the American Sailing methods via the many textbooks and other educational aids the organization creates and publishes. Over one million sailors have come through the American Sailing learning system.

In administering this educational structure that includes on-water and written testing, American Sailing certifications are now recognized at charter companies and maritime employers all around the world. They have published textbooks for beginners, coastal cruising sailors, bareboat charterers, dinghy pilots and those looking to buy or charter cruising catamarans. In addition to textbooks, American Sailing has produced educational videos, smart-phone apps, countless webinars, and an interactive digital game that aims to teach and drill rudimentary sailing skills while off the water.

American Sailing is also an avid promoter of the sport of sailing – they are an active contributor in social media and sponsor an app called GO SAILING that enables sailors to connect anywhere they happen to be in the world. Provided by Wikipedia