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It’s not the towering sail but the unseen wind that moves the ship.
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The ASTA does more than teach people how to sail. They have access to many different kinds of ships and offer programs for diverse peoples who come to learn sailing and perform academic experiments, have a corporate retreat, adventure vacations, and more. For whatever reason they come, they all take home newfound pride, humility, bravery, strength, and other positive personal characteristics.
Aspiring sailors will likely find a school near them—no matter where they live—that is staffed by instructors who have earned ASA certification through rigorous training and studies.
Initially focused on the Northwest, Boatnet is expanding to include information for the entire country. You can find out about new and used boats for sale, chartered trips, as well as links to online publications.
http://www.goals.com/sailscin/sailscin.htm
This site contains pictures and artwork, a history of the race, and information regarding the youth program whereby young people from all over the world get a chance to learn about sailing, the sea, teamwork, self-discipline, and the competitive spirit. This race began in 1956.
For anyone into or interested in boats that run fast on wind. Read up on speed sailing rules, see the latest edition of SpeedWeek ‘97, peruse the photo gallery, and learn about the cool boats that are pulled by kites!
This page, by an ex-America’s Cup sailor, has all the tips and techniques you need to learn to sail faster, based on Dellenbaugh’s monthly newsletter of the same name.
Join chat groups, read articles, and otherwise learn about the good work of the IMH and the projects they’ve undertaken, such as the excavation of a sunken shipwreck.
Another thorough links page to get you to sites about sailing schools, sailing vacations, weather, and sailing magazines, as well as links to sailing chats, discussions, bulleting boards, and the like.
An extensive sailing resource where you can get the latest sailing news, information about maritime museums and magazines, individual stories from around the world, and much more.
The PWBF is a nonprofit organization that provides youth programs centered on boat building and sailing. The skills learned help the participants to empower themselves to take on new challenges throughout life and work.
The online version of the magazine. Read back issues, as well as the current one. Leave messages on the Message Center, and surf through the many sailing links.
Sailing Alternatives is an organization dedicated to helping disabled (and “abled”) persons sail together on ships appropriately modified or otherwise fitted. Physical therapy and rehab are integrated with the sailing as needed.
The full story of Dr. John F. McGrady, who sailed around the world in his 30-foot boat. Check out the prologue, study the glossary, and then delve into the text of this adventurer’s tale.
Presents USPS, a private boating organization. Focuses on USPS’s Basic Boating Course and the purpose of the club. Provides a FAQ, link, and tells how to locate a squadron near you.
Although the Institute was established in 1873, their very modern Web page offers the cybersailor access to their store, contests, Proceedings magazine, publishing house, and more, including seminars on a wide range of topics.
The home page of the official governing body of the sport of sailing in America, the United States Sailing Association, offers surfers info on sailing publications, racing events and schedules, educational courses, Olympic sailing, and more.
This site handles all of your seagoing affairs: boating, diving, fishing, and so on. Learn about upcoming events, find different marinas in your area, examine classified ads for boats and stuff, and remember to turn on the lighthouse.
A list of links to other sailing/yachting pages as well as to online publications, clubs, and sailing series results.