The American Sailing Association was founded in 1983 with a simply stated mission: to teach people to sail safely and confidently. To achieve that goal, the ASA set out to establish standards against which to measure a sailor’s level of knowledge and skill, the first such unified standards in the U.S. to apply to sailors in keelboats. In 1997, ASA certification became recognized by the United States Coast Guard and the U.S. government as a 'Safe boat Education Course,' and it is acknowledged by over 90% of countries worldwide as proof of sailing competence.
By establishing global sailing education standards, ASA training courses are dedicated to providing a safe environment for students. Professional instructors ensure that participants gain secure knowledge from the courses, making sailing a sport that is not only safer but also more conscious, intelligent, and enjoyable.
Through the safest and most enjoyable sailing training, completing relevant certification courses allows you to navigate ports worldwide without the need for a captain (bareboat charter). Moreover, it gives you the freedom to embark on sailing vacations with your family, undertaking global adventure journeys. ASA courses further enhance your skills from various perspectives, and the sailing certification takes into account your overall competence. Therefore, after obtaining ASA certification, continuous practice is essential. From the moment an ASA instructor signs your sailing logbook, ASA certification becomes a lifelong proof of your capabilities and commitment to sailing.
