# ASA's Sailing Challenge — Learn To Be A Better Sailor!

> Interactive sailing education app with virtual challenges. (iPhone/iPad app by American Sailing Association.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asas-sailing-challenge/id1109489005 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [American Sailing Association](https://appshunter.io/developer/387179854)
- Category: Education, Games, Simulation, Sports
- Price: $3.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 2,916 App Store ratings · 161 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 415 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-07-30
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asas-sailing-challenge/id1109489005/reviews.md

## What is ASA's Sailing Challenge?

ASA’s Sailing Challenge (for iPhone/iPad) includes six fun, easy-to-use modules that unlock the mysteries of sailing. Learn Points of Sail, Apparent Wind, Sail Trim, Tacking and Jibing, Rules of the Road, and Docking. Then, put it all together when you sail around a course against the clock in the Sailing module.

Sailing Challenge combines the most innovative thinking in the digital education field with ASA’s experience in teaching sailing to create a game that lets players climb aboard, take control of the tiller in one hand and the mainsheet in the other, and sail off on a virtual sea of fun. When the ASA says the fun starts here, we really mean it!

## Key features

- Learn Points of Sail
- Understand Apparent Wind
- Master Sail Trim
- Practice Tacking and Jibing
- Study Rules of the Road
- Learn Docking Techniques
- Virtual Sailing Course

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $3.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beach Catamaran | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cruising Monohull | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pod of Dolphins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wind | $0.99 | one-time |
| All Products Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cruising Catamaran | $0.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #38 in Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

## What do users think of ASA's Sailing Challenge?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🎓 Excellent learning/review tool for sailing
- 👍 Great for reviewing before going out on the water
- 👍 Useful for visualizing sailing concepts
- 👍 Simple and effective
- 👍 Helpful in consolidating sailing knowledge
- 👍 Fun and useful
- 👍 Fantastic for newbies to sailing
- 👍 Breaks monotony of lockdown

**Cons**

- 🐛 Trimming Task 2 is Impossible
- 🔒 To limited and some controls overly sensitive
- 💰 Underwhelming, not worth the price
- 💰 All about money, too many in-app purchases
- 🐛 Buggy, crashes frequently
- 🔒 Port and starboard controls are flipped
- 🔒 Limited play, super simple
- 🔒 Boring, not engaging enough

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Trimming Task 2 is impossible
- App crashes frequently
- Port and starboard controls are flipped
- Lessons teach incorrect sail/boat orientation

**Most requested features**

- More practice scenarios and environments
- Ability to choose cockpit view
- Incorporate more sailing elements like jib, spinnaker, waves, weather
- Add sailing terminology lessons
- Include more advanced sailing techniques like man overboard, reefing, etc.
- Implement a first-person view option
- Add sailing race mode
- Provide more free sailing options without waypoints

## Recent user reviews (10 of 161)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asas-sailing-challenge/id1109489005/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Limited in scope and repetitive.

*2026-05-23, version 4.1.0*

Just like the title says. Could be updated with better experiences .

### 4/5 — Fun and informative

*2026-03-11, version 4.1.0*

ASA has done a good job putting sailing in to an app. Which is how so many people explore their world these days. As I teach people to sail, I’m interested to see if this is helpful for my students. Would love to see them expand the app to include racing and more advanced techniques! The apparent wind lesson could be improved.

### 5/5 — Solid practice tool

*2026-02-14, version 4.1.0*

Must download if you’re abeginner or even a skipper who want to brush up on skills

### 5/5 — Best app I have ever used

*2026-01-20, version 4.1.0*

This app makes me whole. I’ve never been more satisfied. But dolphin functionality is limited. I also wish there was an option for a 70 ft sailboat and stormy weather. A giant evil whale could be a good addition.

### 3/5 — Trimming Task 2 is Impossible

*2025-08-04, version 4.1.0*

Overall the app can be very helpful to learn points of sail and to start to recognize the ripple of a mainsail and when to trim. The open water maps are sadly quite limited. The British Virgian Islands Tour approaches what my expectations were going in. Even after buying the expansions, I have felt like there is something missing. 

Great game and learning tool! Just please ease up the sensitivity on the second Trimming task (100% under 2 minutes). Also, any additional features or maps would be greatly appreciated, as I have seen no visible change in the app for as long as I have owned it. 🙂

### 3/5 — To limited and some controls overly sensitive

*2025-07-27, version 4.1.0*

The game is sadly far too limited, especially with an up front cost. Open sailing is particularly disappointing and limited. The sail trim practice is overly sensitive, requiring exact position of the slider without corresponding visual feedback other than speed. There’s not much to learn here because you can’t really tell the sail trim position, especially the differences between similar points of sail. 

More functionality and better feedback within some of the modules is needed.

### 5/5 — Excellent learning/review tool for sailing

*2025-06-04, version 4.1.0*

The physics of sailing are well represented in this app. Basic concepts are presented simply. Practice is realistically modeled. Highly recommended! Could have more practice scenarios.

### 5/5 — Great for learning

*2025-05-25, version 4.1.0*

Great for reviewing before you go out on the water especially for thinking of scenarios.  Always best to be on the water but this is great review.

### 5/5 — Asa sailing for kids and teens to learn how to get better at sailing

*2025-02-25, version 4.1.0*

Very good

### 1/5 — Underwhelming

*2025-02-05, version 4.1.0*

I was very excited to try this app. . . Unfortunately I had to pay for it and then pay for a boat upgrade and then pay for weather. 

Unbelievably boring game that you will master in no time. Waste of money!

## Frequently asked questions about ASA's Sailing Challenge

### What does ASA's Sailing Challenge teach?

This app teaches fundamental sailing concepts through six interactive modules. You'll learn about points of sail, apparent wind, sail trim, tacking and jibing maneuvers, rules of the road, and docking techniques. It aims to unlock the mysteries of sailing in a fun and easy-to-use format.

### How can I practice what I learn?

After mastering the individual modules, you can put your knowledge to the test in the dedicated Sailing module. Here, you'll sail around a virtual course against the clock, applying all the skills you've acquired to become a better sailor.

### Is ASA's Sailing Challenge free to use?

The app is free to download and offers in-app purchases. This means you can access some content for free, with the option to purchase additional modules or features to enhance your learning experience.

### What devices is ASA's Sailing Challenge compatible with?

The application is designed for use on Apple devices, specifically the iPhone and iPad. This allows for a portable and accessible learning experience for sailing enthusiasts.

### Who is this app designed for?

This app is ideal for anyone interested in learning how to sail or for existing sailors looking to refine their skills. It combines innovative digital education with ASA's proven teaching methods to create an engaging learning experience for all levels.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.1.0 — 2023-01-09

Minor bug fixes.

### 4.0.10 — 2022-11-29

Minor updates and fixes

### 4.0.9 — 2022-11-07

Minor updates and bug fixes

### 4.0.8 — 2020-11-04

A new boat, the Cruising Catamaran, has been added!

### 4.0.7 — 2020-10-28

Added a new boat to try sailing, the Cruising Catamaran!

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