Associations and Instruction
American Sailing Association: sets standards for sailing schools, instructors and students. Phone: 310-822-7171.

International Sailing Federation: as the controlling authority throughout the world, the ISF promotes the sport of sailing, establishes and supervises the rules regulating sailboat racing, organizes the Olympic Sailing Regatta, and arranges regattas, races, and competitions. Phone: 44.23.80.635111.

Royal Yachting Association: British organization that promotes the interest of pleasure boaters from threat of restriction. Also designs and monitors extensive training. Phone: 44.23.8062.7400.

United States Sailing Association: national governing body for the sport of sailing and sailboat racing in the U.S. Phone: 401-683-0800.

Books
Cruising Fundamentals, by Harry Munns
Steve Colgate on Sailing, by Steve Colgate
Sailing Fundamentals: The Official Learn-To-Sail Manual of the American Sailing Association and the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, by Gary Jobson

Magazines
Cruising World: written for all those who explore the world's oceans, bays, lakes and rivers under sail, from small trailer-sailors to large, ocean-going yachts.
Sailing World: focuses heavily on technique and includes expert how-to articles.
Sailing: national magazine known for its photography and is intended for the serious sailor.
Sail: comprehensive magazine that features tips and worldwide sailing news. Includes a buyers guide to new boats.