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On Saturday, June 24, 2023, American Sailing is again a Gold Level Sponsor of the 23rd annual Summer Sailstice, the biggest sail event of the year where everybody everywhere sails at the same time! Founded back in Feb 2001 by John Arndt, Publisher of Latitude 38, Summer Sailstice is the annual global celebration of sailing held on the weekend nearest Read More >

So often in the sailing world, we’re presented with a question that takes binary form — “are you a cruiser or a racer?” Sure, people tend to have their preferences, but I’d like to propose one can embrace both dimensions of sailing in the same way one can appreciate both fine art and Formula 1. I have two boys who Read More >

Cara Brown is living your dream life. This American Sailing sailing instructor is teaching and sailing in the British Virgin Islands with Horizon Sailing School.  Her life is about adventure and following a dream to work outdoors and share her passions.  Ask her about it, and she’ll explain that she traded in her Giant Slalom skis and ski parka for Read More >

I will let you on a secret. I bought my first bought before I knew how to sail. But, I wanted to sail my entire life, and every time I walked through the marina, I would gaze at the sailboats. I would do my internal math to compute the affordability of owning a sailing vessel. I asked myself all the Read More >

A clove hitch is a knot commonly used in boating. It is named after its shape, which resembles a clove, a small aromatic bulb often used in cooking. How To Tie a Clove Hitch: The resulting knot is secure, easy to tie and untie, and can attach a rope to an object or join two ropes together. However, it is Read More >

A rumor is going around the American Sailing offices that trimming your sails makes for more efficient sailing. That rumor is directed at my sailing technique. First, let me explain why I sail. On any given day, I can sail with no destination in mind. I have nowhere to go and nowhere to be. So, I raise the main and Read More >

Sailing in the Mediterranean is a natural progression for many sailors who charter in the Caribbean. The exotic location rich with sun and culture makes the  “the Med” a popular destination among sailors and travelers alike. In addition, Cyprus and the eastern Mediterranean are alive with attractions to make any sailor salivate at the thought of visiting for a weeklong Read More >

March 8, is International Women’s Day (IWD), and American Sailing wants to salute women sailors worldwide. International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality.  American Sailing schools have been working to promote women in sailing throughout our Read More >

Horizon Sailing School in the British Virgin Islands is located in Nanny Cay on the south shore of Tortola with a window to the cruising grounds of the BVI.  They offer ASA courses as well as charter services with a fleet of sailing yachts for everything from ASA 101 to ASA 114. Horizon Sailing School is a destination for the Read More >