Safety at Sea Courses – Essential not only for Safety but Peace of Mind
If you are planning to sail offshore or nearshore, whether racing or cruising, or prepping for an upcoming race to Bermuda or elsewhere, there are many SAS courses on the calendar.
In February and March alone there are courses in: the Seattle area; Long Beach, CA; Bristol, RI; the Annapolis area; and Monterey, CA.
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Passage of a Submarine with Palinuro Ship docked at the castle.
A passage through the navigable canal in Taranto, Italy.
- at Indonesia
Sailing to Australia. Our passage from...
Sailing to Darwin, finally! We've been waiting for this for a while now. Dont get me wrong, we've really enjoyed our last few months exploring the Papuan coast and all its wonderful hidden treasures. It is truly a gem and so surprising to us the with its near proximity to Australia its not visited by more cruisers. We had decided 6 months before that we'd had enough of Indonesia and would sail...
Galley fires are one of the most common and most dangerous fires on board — and many start with simple mistakes that are completely preventable.
In Part 2 of this series, we focus on galley and cooking fires, including pan fires, gas systems, and whether induction cooking is a safer alternative for boats.
Fire part 2 The worst thing that can happen on a...
Boat Fires Part 2: Galley Fires, Pan Fires & Gas vs Induction Cooking Galley fires are one of the most common and most dangerous fires on board — and many start with simple mistakes that are completely preventable. In Part 2 of this series, we focus on galley and cooking fires, including pan fires, gas systems, and whether induction cooking is a safer alternative for boats. In this video, you’ll...
FIRE! The worst thing that can happen on a boat! Part 1
FIRE! The worst thing that can happen on a boat!...
PART 1 Boat Fires Part 1: Electrical Fires, Causes & Fire Extinguishers Explained Fire is one of the most dangerous emergencies you can face on a boat — and the number one cause of boat fires is electrical failure. In confined spaces, surrounded by fuel and batteries, a small electrical fault can turn catastrophic in minutes. In Part 1 of this series, we focus on why boat fires happen, the types...
- at Badi Gaki, Aru Islands of Maluku, Indonesia
Sailing to see Aru's Birds of Paradise (Ep 310)
Leaving our boat tied up between two trees we journeyed by tender an hour up narrow forest channels then walked for an hour through pristine forest up to Badi Gaki, a very remote bird watching lodge. What an amazing experience we had! Getting lifted up 30m into the canopy to birds hides and observing these wonderful birds from very close quarters was something neither of us have ever...
- at Aru Islands of Maluku, Indonesia
We sail to a place YouTube has never seen. Aru...
We love sailing to remote places and this week we visit one of the least visited places in Indonesia. The Aru Islands lie just off the west coast of Papua, in a forgotten corner of the country. A few years ago I read a book called "The Malay Archipelago" by Alfred Wallace. He spent many years during the 1800's exploring remote places in this part of the of the world and discovered many many new...
2026 Regional Symposiums and National Coaching Symposium
Southeast Regional Symposium
January 23–25, 2026
SAYRA Annual Meeting - The Beach House Resort - Hilton Head Island, SC
National Coaching Symposium
February 17–19, 2026
Melges Watersports Center - Merritt Island, FL
Northwest Regional Symposium
February 21–22, 2026
2026 Youth Sailing Conferences - Seattle, WA
New England Regional Symposium...
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2025: A Year of Impact ⛵️
The numbers are in! From grassroots growth to podium finishes, 2025 has been an incredible year for the U.S. sailing community.
Check out some of our highlights: ✅ 32,824 Members served ✅ 2,401 New instructor certifications ✅ 70 Sailors on our first-ever Youth National Team ✅ 45 Grants awarded to help local communities thrive
A huge thank you to our 300+ volunteers and...
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The following data highlights the reach, achievements, and educational growth of the sailing community over the past year.
Membership & Community Reach
32,824 members served.
1,412 member organizations serving the sailing community.
1 Governing body for sailing in the United States.
Competition & Performance
1,022 competitors participated in 15 championships across the country, supported by over 300 staff and volunteers.
70 sailors named to the inaugural US Sailing Youth National Team (representing 14 states).
16 sailors represented the USA at the 2025 Youth Sailing World Championship.
3 medals won at the Junior Pan American Games (2 Gold, 1 Bronze).
Education & Safety
3,118 Safety at Sea certifications issued.
58 in-person Safety at Sea courses hosted nationwide.
2,401 instructor certifications issued across 16 different levels.
1,331 members trained in race officiating (82 receiving first-time certifications).
Grants, Logistics & Support
45 grants awarded through the Lattimore, International Sailors, Kevin Burnham Memorial, and Reach Grant programs.
6,212 orders placed in the US Sailing Store (including 4,005 rulebooks shipped).
1,788 offshore rating certificates issued (ORC Club, ORC International, ORR, and IRC). 2 months ago
