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Sailing Forums

Get access to our deep library of forums to ask questions from other sailors and ASA-certified instructors on any topic ranging from sailboat ownership, cruising and living aboard, a marketplace and classifieds, regional forums, discussions around certifications and education, and so much more.

Premium Articles

In-depth articles written by professional sailors made available only to subscribers to broaden your education and enjoyment of sailing. Gain valuable knowledge from experienced instructors on sailing tips, navigation strategies, and the latest trends.

Quarterly Print Magazine

Subscribers will receive a quarterly issue of Passages, the official American Sailing publication that was started in 1983. This high-quality print piece featuring full-color photography and in-depth articles is a revival of American Sailing history you won’t want to miss out on.

Puzzles & Games

Crosswords, a nautical version of wordle, and other games will keep you coming back for more and keep sailing terminology top of mind in this new way to challenge yourself with fun, sailing-themed games covering terminology, history, and sailing techniques.

Subscriber-Only Online Classes

Several times a year, we prepare special online classes on sailing topics exclusively for A+ subscribers. Enjoy our library of live and on-demand classes taught by professional sailors about popular topics for both new and experienced sailors.

Social Newsfeed

Connect with thousands of sailors to ask questions, make new friends, share experiences, and get expert insights on your social newsfeed inside the platform.

Q&A with North U Coaches

Subscribers can ask questions during the monthly Office Hours held by our elite team of North U Coaches.

STEP 1

Create a FREE account

Signing up is quick and easy.

STEP 2

subscribe to A+ for free

Unlock all the premium features of the new A+ experience using the promo code AMERICANSAILINGVIP.

Please ensure you have created an account, as explained in step 1, and are logged in to americansailing.com before subscribing to A+.
Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT IS AMERICANSAILING.cOM?

This new website, americansailing.com, is the new version of asa.com. You are here because you have been invited to take a sneak peek at what is to come. Everything you loved about asa.com has been updated and moved over to americansailing.com, and this is just the start. We have grand plans to continue to improve functionality and develop exciting new content for the American Sailing community. Over the coming weeks, we’ll be ironing out the kinks in preparation to make this  the new home for American Sailing.

WHAT IS HAPPENING TO ASA.com?

The old website, asa.com, will be going away and will be replaced by americansailing.com. This change will be happening over the next few weeks. Don’t worry; all the links to asa.com will be automatically redirected to the equivalent content on americansailing.com. So, if you have a link on your website to the ASA 101 certification page on asa.com, it will continue to work, and anyone who clicks on it will end up on the ASA 101 certification page on americansailing.com.

What is A+?

The American Sailing website will continue to offer great content at no cost for those looking to learn how to sail, just as we have done for years. The new A+ subscription is an optional add-on that unlocks additional premium content. For example, the premium content will include in-depth articles on popular topics written by expert sailors in the industry. A+ has many other features, like access to our forums and games, and we’ll continue to develop more premium resources for subscribers.

As an affiliate/instructor do I have to pay for A+?

We are giving all affiliates and instructors with an annual membership complimentary access to A+. Please make sure you are logged in to americansailing.com and then subscribe with the promo code AMERICANSAILINGVIP.

Is A+ replacing my annual membership?

The traditional annual American Sailing membership, including the instructor membership, is here to stay. It will remain unchanged as an annual membership, continuing to offer access to certification history and benefits. We will continue to expand our benefits, which offer great value to sailors, helping them save hundreds of dollars on marine services, sailing apparel, sailing education, and more.

How do I access the Affiliate/Instructor portal?

The Affiliate portal (affiliates.asa.com) and Instructor portal (portal.americansailing.com) will remain the same, and you will be able to log in using the same credentials as before.