The Keelboat Certification System uses a core of five US SAILING texts. These training books and materials help you become an accomplished sailor. These texts are available for purchase in the US SAILING online store and at your local US SAILING accredited school.

Basic Keelboat
A comprehensive, easy-to-follow presentation of the essential principles of safe, confident day sailing graphics.

Basic Cruising
An introduction to the wide world of comfortable, enjoyable cruising.

Bareboat Cruising
An essential resource for information on docking, anchoring and basic navigation for those eager to set out for new ports-of-call.

Coastal Navigation
A presentation of charts, illustrations and diagrams that make navigating and piloting easy to understand and apply.

Passage Making
For coastal and offshore passage makers, must-read information on a wide range of topics including planning, watch-keeping systems, living aboard, safety, weather faxes, and electronic equipment.