US Sailing Accredited Schools offer superior instruction that will make your dream of learning to sail a reality.
Whether you’re planning to cruise in local waters near home or across the ocean, we’re here to help you gain the knowledge and the skills to achieve your goals.
As the National Governing Body for sailing, US Sailing accredits only the top schools in the country. Today, the membership of US Sailing is over 1,700 organizations strong, and counting.
When you learn to sail at a US Sailing school, you’re learning from the best.
US Sailing, the National Governing Body for the Sport of Sailing, has been serving sailors since 1897 and our commitment to our more than 45,000 members is to provide a safe, fun and successful experience.
We developed a certification system that makes learning to sail easy and fun and supports you as you work to achieve your goals. All of our programming is designed to help you learn safely and with confidence and our educational materials are created by dedicated volunteer experts who share their passion and knowledge of sailing and education.
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Looking for the best sailing education available? You’ve come to the right place.
Our courses are offered at all levels of expertise; you'll learn from an experienced instructor who will provide you with opportunities to practice and direction to help you improve.
Click on the courses for an in-depth description of the skill sets you will learn at each level.
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Looking to Charter a vessel in the Mediterranean?
You will need a US Sailing International Proficiency Certificate (IPC) to simplify the charter process and operate a vessel in compliance with EU Law.
