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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. Contributors One of American Sailing's most renowned and esteemed contributors is Peter Isler who has been part of five America's Cup campaigns, authored two sailing books of his own and is known as one of the most distinguished sailors in the world. Through the years American Sailing has formed bonds and partnerships with publications and manufacturers. Two of the most prominent are Cruising World Magazine and Beneteau Yachts. Cruising World is arguably sailing's most recognized publication with a large domestic and international circulation. They co-sponsored ASA's Docking Made Easy video series and other projects through the years. Beneteau Yachts joined forces in 2010 with ASA in creating a small keelboat specifically designed for teaching. The ASA 22 is the product of Beneteau design and engineering combined with American Sailing's deep knowledge of efficient and safe teaching. It has an extended cockpit for group learning sessions and is equipped with roller furling, self-tailing winches and twin rudders. Certification standards Sail Training Courses ASA 101: Basic Keelboat Sailing ASA 102: Keelboat Sailing 2 ASA 103: Basic Coastal Cruising ASA 104: Bareboat Cruising ASA 105: Coastal Navigation ASA 106: Advanced Coastal Cruising ASA 107: Celestial Navigation ASA 108: Offshore Passagemaking ASA 114: Cruising CatamaranEndorsement Courses ASA 117: Basic Celestial Endorsement ASA 118: Docking Endorsement ASA 119: Weather Endorsement ASA 120: Radar EndorsementOnline eCourses Your First SailFlotillas The ASA sponsors sailing flotillas around the world. Frequent destinations include the Caribbean, Greece, Croatia, the San Juan Islands, and Tahiti. References Sources "ASA Certifications". American Sailing.External links "Website". American Sailing. . Discover the The American Sailing Association popular books. Find the top 100 most popular The American Sailing Association books.

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  • Going Ashore Made Easy synopsis, comments

    Going Ashore Made Easy

    American Sailing

    Any boater will tell you that sometimes getting ashore on a dinghy can be an adventure. Reading this book will help you stay safe and have fun as you use your dinghy to connect wit...

  • Coastal Cruising Made Easy synopsis, comments

    Coastal Cruising Made Easy

    American Sailing

    Coastal Cruising Made Easy is not only the official textbook for the ASA Basic Coastal Cruising Standard (ASA 103), but also the definitive goto resource for all sailors who enjoy ...

  • Bareboat Cruising Made Easy synopsis, comments

    Bareboat Cruising Made Easy

    American Sailing

    Bareboat Cruising Made Easy is not only the official textbook for the ASA Bareboat Cruising Standard (ASA 104), but also the definitive goto resource for all sailors who enjoy crui...

  • Cruising Catamarans Made Easy synopsis, comments

    Cruising Catamarans Made Easy

    American Sailing

    Do you want to try sailing with two hulls because you’ve heard it’s twice the fun of sailing on one? ASA’s Cruising Catamarans Made Easy book will set you off on the right course. ...

  • Sailing Made Easy synopsis, comments

    Sailing Made Easy

    American Sailing

    Sailing Made Easy, which Sailing Magazine called "best in class" upon its release in 2010, is the most comprehensive education and boating safety learntosail guide to date. It is a...