Further Education

• American Sailing Association: Offers training and certifications in sailing education.
• American Sailing Institute: Offers sailing instruction (beginner and advanced) in SE Michigan.
• Ann Arbor Power Squadron: Local chapter of U.S. group, they offer advanced sailing and boating classes.
• Ann Arbor U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary: Local chapter of U.S. group, they offer advanced sailing and boating classes, vessel safety checks and more.
• Boating Safety Course online: This free course is approved by the National Association of Boating Law Administrators and recognized by the US Coast Guard. Most insurance companies offer education discounts after passing this course.
• Sail America: U.S. sailing industry association. Sponsors boat shows (which include many instructional lectures on a wide variety of sailing topics) such as Strictly Sail, and other educational programs.

Rules and Regulations

• Department of Natural Resources - Boating: Michigan boating safety, state regulations and more.
• US Sailing Racing Rules of Sailing 2005-2008 (pdf)
• US Sailing Rules in Brief Simplified, condensed, abbreviated version of the Racing Rules of Sailing
• International Racing Rules of Sailing 2001-2004
  

Governing Groups

• International Sailing Federation: International governing body of sailing.
• U.S. Sailing Association: U.S. governing body of sailing.
• U.S. Windsurfing: Windsurfing council of U.S. Sailing, serving windsurfers in the United States.

Class Asociations & Class Specific Info

• JY-15
  • JY Class Association: Lists public JY15 regattas and events.
  • Hunter Marine: Manufacturer of JY15s.
  • JY 15 Tuning Guide: How to get peak performance from a JY 15.
• Laser
  • Laser Class Association: Lists public Laser regattas and events.
  • Laser Tuning Guide: How to get peak performance from a Laser.
  • Laser District 19: Laser Sailing in Michigan
• Albacore
  • US Albacore Asociation
  • High Wind Albacore Sailing Guide
  • McNamera Sails Tuning Guide
  • Albacore Discussion Forum
• Vanguard 15
  • V 15 Class Association
  • V 15 Tuning Guide
• Hobie Catamarans
  • International Hobie Class Association: Lists public Hobie regattas and events.
    
• International 470
  • 470 Class Association: Lists public 470 regattas and events.
  • 470 Tuning Guide: How to get peak performance from a 470.
• CL-16
  • CL Boatworks
  • CL-16 Discussion Forum

Racing Tips

• Moving up in the Fleet
• Racing Basics
• Winning on Lakes
• North Sails Fast Course

Related Organizations

• Huron River Net: Learn more about the river we sail on, and the local community.
• The Great Lakes Demo Tour offers free introductory windsurfing lessons and equipment.