MarketWatch.com--
US SAILING may be best known for selecting the U.S. Olympic
Sailing Team competing in China in the coming weeks, but they are also
the nation's premier provider of sailing instruction, issuing
thousands of certifications through sailing schools across the country
each year. And now, the nation's governing body for sailing has
launched a revamped learn-to-sail website, SailingCertification.com,
making it easier than ever to learn about sailing courses - from
beginner to instructor-level training - and find US SAILING accredited
sailing schools in 46 cities across the United States, Mexico and
islands. "It's about helping people realize the dream of getting out there
on the water and finding their own adventure," says Janine Connelly,
director of training at US SAILING. "In redesigning
SailingCertification.com, we wanted to demonstrate that anyone can
learn to sail by showing them each course they need to take and
centralizing the search for classes near their home or vacation
destination." Design by agency (add)ventures and photography by world-renowned
sailing photographer Billy Black helps would-be sailors envision
themselves out on the water in exotic locations. "Learning to sail by
obtaining US SAILING certification opens up a whole new world of
possibilities," says Connelly. "And when you've honed your skills
through a US SAILING-accredited program, you've received top-notch
training - you can really feel confident about chartering on your
own." The new SailingCertification.com lists news and offers posted by
US SAILING accredited schools across the country in one central
portal, so finding a unique learn-to-sail excursion is simple. In
addition, US SAILING has created a one-of-a-kind forum for the leisure
sailing, or cruising, community where experts and sailing instructors
provide tips and sailors can share their questions, experiences, and
favorite destinations.
