Recent Articles
9 Best Places to Sail in The USA
September 29, 2022Do you sail where you call home or are you eager to experience new sailing grounds? The United States has an ample amount of options when it comes to sailing and they each come with varied sailing conditions. The next time you plan a sailing vacation consider one... Read More >
Sail Local: Sailing The Great Lakes
September 28, 2022Take a look at a map of the United States and the Great Lakes seem to be dwarfed by the two large bodies of water on the east and the west. Don't let that fool you, the Great Lakes are huge and they offer a varied experience when it comes to sailing. If the ocean... Read More >
What Is Your Role on a Boat?
September 26, 2022Your ASA sailing education will prepare you to be a skipper on a sailing vessel and with that comes the responsibility of keeping your crew safe and ensuring the safety of the vessel you are sailing. You will also have a crew and responsibilities are spread... Read More >
Do You Use Your VHF Radio?
September 23, 2022 VHF radio is the primary means of urgent communication between boats, shore facilities, and emergency services. VHF Signals travel line-of-sight with typical ranges of 20 to 30 nautical miles. Recreational boats under 65 feet are not required to have a VHF... Read More >
ASA Featured Instructor: Leigh Hunt
September 22, 2022Captain Leigh Hunt of Modern Sailing shares his passion for sailing with students at Modern Sailing in Sausalito, California. His sailing paradise is one of the most challenging spots to sail with the currents, wind, and weather of the San Francisco Bay... Read More >
Ports We Love: Sailing The Amalfi Coast
September 20, 2022We walked to the top of the street to stretch our legs after a day of sailing. The sun baked the colorful hillsides and the air was rich with the smell of citrus. After a climb up what appeared to be abandoned stairs we were greeted with a trail along the... Read More >
Need a Few Sailing Tips?
September 19, 2022Find a few sailing tips from the American Sailing Association from sailing with kids to planning a day sail. Read More >
Sail Buffalo Junior Sailing Program
September 14, 2022This summer American Sailing Affiliate, Sail Buffalo, had a tremendously successful summer Youth Sailing program. 400 youth sailors hit the water to learn the art of sailing. Sail Buffalo Sailing Director, Pierre Wallinder noted, “Our philosophy was... Read More >
Product Review: Ronstan Rope Bag, Winch Handle Pocket & Drink Holder
September 13, 2022I don't enjoy admitting this, but I am a messy sailor. I don't always coil the lines correctly, and my knots don't look as good as they should. In addition, my cockpit lacks organization, and when I look through some of the compartments on my boat, I start to... Read More >
Environmental Updates
Can Overboard!
September 6, 2022Scenario: You crack open a cold one after a long day of sailing. Your buddy Jim finishes his first beer (rather quickly) and tosses the can overboard. When prodded about the environment, he confidently responds, “It’s just metal- it will break down... Read More >
Plastic-Free Provisioning
September 2, 2022Over the years American Sailing has promoted our Plastic Pollution Purge campaign. We have asked our fellow sailors to “bring back more plastic than you take to your boat”, and to have fun practicing your crew overboard drills as you recover trash on the... Read More >
World Ocean Day: Ocean Facts You Need to Know
June 8, 2022We all know that most of our planet is covered by an ocean. Often referred to as the world ocean this massive body of water covers upwards of 70% of the surface of the earth. While most of us have that fact in our arsenal of tidbits to talk about at dinner... Read More >
Social Media and the World Ocean
May 6, 2022Social Media and the World Ocean Read More >
8 Ways To Foster Environmental Awareness
April 20, 2022When we step on a sailboat we often overlook that the bodies of water that we use to enjoy our sailing lifestyle are vital. The health of our oceans and lakes can seem like an afterthought when we glide across the surface and rarely think about what lies... Read More >
7 Things Sailors Can Do to Make for a Healthier Environment
April 19, 2022A sailor’s task is to keep watch over the oceans & waterways and it’s our duty to be responsible and not leave it in worse condition than when we found it. Read More >
Learn To Sail Articles
9 Best Places to Sail in The USA
September 29, 2022Do you sail where you call home or are you eager to experience new sailing grounds? The United States has an ample amount of options when it comes to sailing and they each come with varied sailing conditions. The next time you plan a sailing vacation consider one... Read More >
What Is Your Role on a Boat?
September 26, 2022Your ASA sailing education will prepare you to be a skipper on a sailing vessel and with that comes the responsibility of keeping your crew safe and ensuring the safety of the vessel you are sailing. You will also have a crew and responsibilities are spread... Read More >
Need a Few Sailing Tips?
September 19, 2022Find a few sailing tips from the American Sailing Association from sailing with kids to planning a day sail. Read More >
Need a Few Sailing Tips?
September 19, 2022Find a few sailing tips from the American Sailing Association from sailing with kids to planning a day sail. Read More >
Sail Buffalo Junior Sailing Program
September 14, 2022This summer American Sailing Affiliate, Sail Buffalo, had a tremendously successful summer Youth Sailing program. 400 youth sailors hit the water to learn the art of sailing. Sail Buffalo Sailing Director, Pierre Wallinder noted, “Our philosophy was... Read More >
Destination Learning: Where to Travel To Learn to Sail
August 22, 2022If you have been on the fence about learning to sail because you feel like you don’t have the time, have you considered the thought of a vacation specifically for learning to sail? Yes, learn to sail while you are on vacation. American Sailing schools can... Read More >
Cruising Destinations & Tips
What Is Your Role on a Boat?
September 26, 2022Your ASA sailing education will prepare you to be a skipper on a sailing vessel and with that comes the responsibility of keeping your crew safe and ensuring the safety of the vessel you are sailing. You will also have a crew and responsibilities are spread... Read More >
Ports We Love: Sailing The Amalfi Coast
September 20, 2022We walked to the top of the street to stretch our legs after a day of sailing. The sun baked the colorful hillsides and the air was rich with the smell of citrus. After a climb up what appeared to be abandoned stairs we were greeted with a trail along the... Read More >
Need a Few Sailing Tips?
September 19, 2022Find a few sailing tips from the American Sailing Association from sailing with kids to planning a day sail. Read More >
Where Are We Sailing Today?
September 7, 2022The goal at American Sailing has always been and will continue to be, to educate and prepare sailors to learn to sail confidently and safely. Our primary purpose is to promote the sailing lifestyle. Through that, we encourage our sailors to get out and... Read More >
Plastic-Free Provisioning
September 2, 2022Over the years American Sailing has promoted our Plastic Pollution Purge campaign. We have asked our fellow sailors to “bring back more plastic than you take to your boat”, and to have fun practicing your crew overboard drills as you recover trash on the... Read More >
BVI’s Legendary North Sound Rises Again
September 1, 2022By Bob Curley Writer, Editor and Sailor, Bob Curley, is a Rhode Island Expert who contributes to American Sailing on sailing New England and the Caribbean. When Hurricane Irma scored a direct hit on the British Virgin Islands in September 2017, it’s no... Read More >