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First Reef Sailing is a sail training organization based in Boston.
2026 Spring Mile Building Passages
2026 Spring Mile Building Passages
Share your passion for sailing with 50% off!
Share your passion for sailing with 50% off!
Mile Building Passage: Boston, MA to Norfolk, VA
Mile Building Passage: Boston, MA to Norfolk, VA
Join Us on SeaPeople!
Join Us on SeaPeople!
We are an American Sailing accredited sailing school based in Boston, MA and the USVI.
Only 2 Weeks Left for Free Tickets to the Boston Outdoor Expo 2025
Only 2 Weeks Left for Free Tickets to the Boston Outdoor Expo 2025
Join us at The Boston Outdoor Expo 2025 - 1-2 March - BCEC, Boston, MA
Join us at The Boston Outdoor Expo 2025 - 1-2 March - BCEC, Boston, MA
Spring 2025 Mile Building Passage Registration
Spring 2025 Mile Building Passage Registration
Charter Club | First Reef Sailing
Charter Club | First Reef Sailing
Launching in 2025, the First Reef Charter Club is revolutionizing how you access premium sailing experiences. This innovative club offers members the flexibility to enjoy two 7-day bookings during the summer season, as well as guaranteed weekend getaways, all aboard a well-appointed 2024 Dufour 41 yacht.
Introducing the First Reef Charter Club!
Introducing the First Reef Charter Club!
Launching in 2025, the First Reef Charter Club is revolutionizing how you access premium sailing experiences. This innovative club offers members the flexibility to enjoy two 7-day bookings during the summer season, as well as guaranteed weekend getaways, all aboard a well-appointed 2024 Dufour 41 yacht.
ASA 103 Overview: What to Expect from Basic Coastal Cruising
ASA 103 Overview: What to Expect from Basic Coastal Cruising
Acting Fast: What to Do if Someone Falls Overboard
Acting Fast: What to Do if Someone Falls Overboard
Sailing is exhilarating, but sailors know the sport comes with risks and challenges. One of the scariest and challenging situations a sailboat captain can face is rescuing a passenger or crew member who falls overboard. Swift, confident, and effective action is imperative to prevent a minor boating accident from becoming life threatening. Being prepared to respond to man-overboard situations (MOB) is critical to skippers, captains, and sailors. Below, we will walk you through the necessary steps
ASA 101 Overview: What to Expect From Basic Keelboat Sailing
ASA 101 Overview: What to Expect From Basic Keelboat Sailing
Colgate Sailing Club | First Reef Sailing
Colgate Sailing Club | First Reef Sailing
The 9 Best Marine Navigation Apps of 2023
The 9 Best Marine Navigation Apps of 2023
Navigating the vast oceans and waterways has never been easier thanks to the advent of marine navigation apps. Whether you're an avid sailor, a recreational boater, or a fishing enthusiast, having a reliable marine navigation app on your smartphone or tablet can greatly enhance your maritime adventures. In this roundup, we'll explore the top free and paid marine navigation apps available in 2023, outlining their features, benefits, and drawbacks, so you can set sail with confidence.The Best Free
What to Pack for an Offshore Sailing Passage
What to Pack for an Offshore Sailing Passage
Every year, starting on November 1st, hundreds, if not thousands, of sailboats make an annual passage from their summer homes in the north to the warmer, sunnier climate of the south and the Caribbean. Sailing one of these offshore passages means that you will be sailing several weeks and passing through many different climates, from freezing temperatures north of the Gulfstream to the hot and humid temperatures found in the Caribbean. Packing for an offshore passage can be an exercise in packin
FLASH SALE! 20% Off a Private Captained Charter (12/9 - 12/16)
FLASH SALE! 20% Off a Private Captained Charter (12/9 - 12/16)
Black Friday Sails on Sale! 10% Off Sitewide!
Black Friday Sails on Sale! 10% Off Sitewide!
First Reef Sailing is an American Sailing Association accredited sailing school located in East Boston, MA. We offer ASA certification courses, a sailboat club, corporate events, live-aboard courses, sailboat charters and more. In the winter, we are based in St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands.
Follow us Offshore!
Follow us Offshore!
Manage your Garmin Explore or inReach account. With Explore and inReach, you can communicate, map, track, and share your trek from anywhere on Earth.
Winter Sailing in the Virgin Islands!
Winter Sailing in the Virgin Islands!
Experience the Virgin Islands with First Reef Sailing’s private charters and American Sailing Certification courses. Sail, learn, and explore paradise this winter!
NEW Course Available! Intro to Spinnaker Sailing Clinic and More!
NEW Course Available! Intro to Spinnaker Sailing Clinic and More!
Contents Upcoming Courses and Events NEW Intro to Spinnaker Sailing Clinic Navionics Clinic this Thursday October ASA 106's filling up Join the Colgate Club News Wednesday Night Racing Underway Upcoming August Courses Social Media Follow us on Instagram, YouTube and Facebook
Join Our New Colgate 26 Sailing Club!
Join Our New Colgate 26 Sailing Club!
The American Sailing Association (ASA) vs. US Sailing: What's the difference?
The American Sailing Association (ASA) vs. US Sailing: What's the difference?
THE SUMMER SAILING SEASON IS FINALLY HERE!
THE SUMMER SAILING SEASON IS FINALLY HERE!
Sailing School Open House
Sailing School Open House
Visit our Website
Visit our Website
Everything To Know About ASA Certifications
Everything To Know About ASA Certifications
Employment | First Reef Sailing
Employment | First Reef Sailing
The Sailing Pathway: From Novice to Boat Owner
The Sailing Pathway: From Novice to Boat Owner
Passage Debrief: Charleston, SC to Miami, FL
Passage Debrief: Charleston, SC to Miami, FL
Gift Certificates
Gift Certificates
Passage Debrief: Norfolk, VA to Charleston, SC
Passage Debrief: Norfolk, VA to Charleston, SC
Passage Debrief: Annapolis, MD to Norfolk, VA
Passage Debrief: Annapolis, MD to Norfolk, VA
First Reef Sailing Blog
First Reef Sailing Blog
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