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Meghan Cleary here — introducing myself as the ASA’s new Social Media Writer. I’m excited to share current news about ASA and our events, while keeping a pulse on the country’s sailing scene in this new online platform. I hope sailors everywhere — from veteran ASA members to curious novices — discover important information, new sailing opportunities, salty stories, and a Read More >

The California State Water Resources Control Board [SWRCB] is moving forward with a proposed statewide requirement that marinas and clubs with 10 or more slips and moorings obtain a state permit [termed a Coastal Marina Permit] and comply with many new requirements including extensive testing and reporting at a projected annual cost of hundreds of thousands of dollars. The use Read More >

ASA Sailing Instructor clinics test existing skills and knowledge while teaching a structured curriculum and proven presentation techniques. ASA certified saling instructors have proven they measure up to a national standard which is used by more than 90% of the commercial sailing schools in the country. Take the challenge and attend an ASA Instructor Qualification Clinic (IQC). Become a Sailing Read More >

For extreme cruising. This is Bluestorm’s top of the line inflatable PFD, designed for extreme and expedition cruising. Inflation of this model is fully automatic, but can stand a good amount of spray and splash on deck without going off. The back of this model has breathable mesh foam padding for added comfort. For inspection of the inflation system, this Read More >

The American Sailing Association has hired Meghan Cleary as the new Social Media Writer. Meghan will maintain and advance ASA’s social networking platforms. Join Meghan and ASA on the new ASA Blog, Facebook, Flickr, Twitter, Youtube and ASA’s online member community, BoatDOC, for the latest sailing news and updates. Thank You. Read More >

An advanced cruising Standard for individuals with cruising experience. The individual can act as skipper or crew of a 30 – 50 foot boat sailing by day in coastal waters. The Standard includes knowledge of boat systems and maintenance procedures. Bareboat Cruising Read More >

Abaco Sailing, Bahamas Affordable Sailing School, WA Barnegat Bay Sailing School, NJ Black Rock Sailing School, MA Charleston Sailing School, SC Floridaze Sailing, FL II Dolphins Sailing, NC International Sailing School, VT Learn to Sail San Diego, CA Modern Sailing School, CA Monterey Bay Sailing, CA Nautic Sailing School, TX Nockamixon Sailing School, Inc., PA Passion Yachts, OR (formerly The Read More >

Barnegat Bay Sailing School Black Rock Sailing School (SailTime Boston)  Castle Harbor Boating School Cave Run Sailing Association Charleston Sailing School Charlotte Harbor Sailing Club Rio Sailing Emerald Coast Yachts Inc. II Dolphins Sailing Lanier Sailing Academy Lighthouse Landing Sailing School Nelson Sailing Center Newport Beach Sailing School North Star Sailing Reef Runner Sailing Sail Solomons SailTime Channel Islands San Diego Read More >

BaySail School & Yacht Charters Cave Run Sailing Association Florida Sailing & Cruising School II Dolphins Sailing Island Bound Sailing Academy Lanier Sailing Academy Learn to Sail San Diego Navy Patuxent Sailing Club Nelson Sailing Center New Jersey Sailing School Perry Yacht Club Reef Runner Sailing Sag Harbor Sailing School SailTime Channel Islands SailTime Virginia Beach San Diego Sailing Academy Read More >