Recent Articles
Essential Sailing Gear
July 29, 2021There are many ways to go sailing, from relaxing day sails and low-stakes racing to long-term cruising and adventurous offshore passages, but some things never change. The wind and seas are just as they were thousands of years ago, and still present the same... Read More >
ASA 101, New Sailor Resources
July 26, 2021Congratulations, you have earned your ASA 101 Basic Keelboat Sailing certification! It’s time to go sailing and build upon your sailing education. Remember, ASA has you covered with plenty of new sailor resources. You are now part of a large sailing... Read More >
Is An ASA Flotilla Right For You?
July 21, 2021You have earned your ASA Sailing certifications, you daysail regularly and now you want to reach the next level in your sailing experience. The flotilla may be the next logical step. ASA is organizing flotillas with its ASA affiliates to encourage ASA members to... Read More >
Montenegro is Calling: Last Minute Sailing Adventure
July 20, 2021Captain Jean De Keyser of Med Sailing Adventures is leading flotillas in the Mediterranean all summer and has just secured a few more yachts for a trip to Europe’s best-kept secret, Montenegro. Med Sailing adventures have been able to source a few yachts for the... Read More >
Free Sailing Content From ASA
July 19, 2021Most of us sailors are sitting at our desks attempting to work while fantasizing about sailing. The weekend can't come soon enough and that bareboat charter vacation is still just a dream. Don't fantasize about sailing, do something about it! Let’s learn... Read More >
United States Sailboat Show Returns to Annapolis
July 15, 2021The City Docks of Annapolis, Maryland will once again be buzzing with excitement as a large and enthusiastic crowd of boat lovers return for the 51st anniversary of the United States Sailboat Show this Fall from October 14 through 18. Major manufacturers from the... Read More >
Why Sailing School Makes Sense
July 12, 2021I didn't grow up on a boat. I had been to the ocean and watched sailboats from the beach and I was intrigued. It wasn't until I had a job and a few responsibilities that I was able to take the plunge and buy a Catalina 27. I didn't know how to sail, but I... Read More >
ASA Featured Instructor: Michael Brown
July 8, 2021Captain Michael Brown of Captain in You Sailing Schools Captain Mike Brown is a USCG 50-ton Master, and the owner/operator and managing instructor of the three Captain in You Sailing Schools Inc. (CIYSS). Mike founded the school in 2008 and has successfully... Read More >
Sailing Terms Everyone Should Know
July 7, 2021Knowing the right sailing terms to use on board a boat is not JUST a way of sounding super cool and impressing your friends. (Though it works for that, too.) It's actually very useful, and sometimes crucial in communicating while you're sailing. Some of the... Read More >
Environmental Updates
The Ocean Quiz
July 3, 2021Do we really know how much plastic is on our ocean? We love to sail but do we know enough about what is beneath the surface of the water that we enjoy? Take this quick quiz on what lies beneath the surface as well as what gets into the ocean. Read More >
World Ocean Day
June 8, 2021World Oceans Day is held every June 8 to spotlight, celebrate and work to raise awareness about the health of our world ocean. When seen from space, the earth looks like a giant blue marble. It is said that earth day was created because that picture from space of... Read More >
Meet the SeaKeepers
April 29, 2021The American Sailing Association has an exciting new partnership with the International SeaKeepers Society to promote ocean research and conservation. The International SeaKeepers Society promotes oceanographic research, conservation, and education through... Read More >
Product Review: Lani Shades
April 26, 2021If I am being entirely truthful I will tell you that I don’t wear sunglasses. My prescription glasses transition to sunglasses when I go outside and I am just lazy enough to believe that is all I need. Well, that may have changed. I put on my contact lenses and... Read More >
Ask Lauren: How Do I Know Which Sunscreen is Ocean-Friendly?
April 25, 2021Sunscreen is a sailing essential any time of year, but the upcoming summer rays mean it’s time to break out the good stuff. There’s nothing like relaxing on deck with some good music and lathering up with tropical scented potions to get that sun-kissed glow.... Read More >
7 Things Sailors Can Do to Make for a Healthier Environment
April 24, 2021A 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
ASA 101, New Sailor Resources
July 26, 2021Congratulations, you have earned your ASA 101 Basic Keelboat Sailing certification! It’s time to go sailing and build upon your sailing education. Remember, ASA has you covered with plenty of new sailor resources. You are now part of a large sailing... Read More >
Free Sailing Content From ASA
July 19, 2021Most of us sailors are sitting at our desks attempting to work while fantasizing about sailing. The weekend can't come soon enough and that bareboat charter vacation is still just a dream. Don't fantasize about sailing, do something about it! Let’s learn... Read More >
How Do I Learn To Sail?
July 6, 2021FAQ: Learning to Sail Have you ever sat on a sandy beach, looked out on the horizon, only to be distracted by a sailboat gliding across the surface of the ocean? Have you wondered just how much effort it would take to get you out on that boat? We will... Read More >
How Do I Learn To Sail?
July 6, 2021FAQ: Learning to Sail Have you ever sat on a sandy beach, looked out on the horizon, only to be distracted by a sailboat gliding across the surface of the ocean? Have you wondered just how much effort it would take to get you out on that boat? We will... Read More >
Parts of The Whole: Understanding Sailboats and Sailing – The Sails
June 21, 2021It's safe to say a sailboat is only as good as its sails when you consider that capturing the wind’s energy is the premise behind what sailors do to propel their boats in a forward direction. A good captain will trim those said sails to be as efficient as... Read More >
Chartering in Europe?
June 1, 2021One of the coolest things about sailing is the access it provides to some of the most amazing places the planet has to offer. Although plenty of these places are right here in the United States, many of us crave destinations far far away, and making that possible... Read More >
Cruising Destinations & Tips
Is An ASA Flotilla Right For You?
July 21, 2021You have earned your ASA Sailing certifications, you daysail regularly and now you want to reach the next level in your sailing experience. The flotilla may be the next logical step. ASA is organizing flotillas with its ASA affiliates to encourage ASA members to... Read More >
Choosing The Right Boat for Your Sailing Charter
July 5, 2021You’ll ask yourself if you need a watermaker or if air conditioning is important or even if you want a full-sized refrigerator onboard the boat you are going to charter. The truth is when you decide to take a sailing vacation aboard a sailing vessel that you... Read More >
Six Beach Bars You Should Visit While Cruising The Caribbean
June 29, 2021Once the anchor is set and the boat is secure there is nothing like the sound of the dinghy getting prepared for the quick trip to the beach bar. You know what I’m talking about, the little grass shack on that picture postcard beach where the drinks flow as... Read More >
Sailing Arabella
June 23, 2021There are eight sails on Arabella, and when she is fully outfitted to move in the wind, she is majestic. When you see her from shore, you ponder what it would be like to feel the movement on her decks. When you are on board, you sit in awe. She is elegant and... Read More >
Considering a Catamaran Charter? Know The Language
June 4, 2021If you are considering a charter there is a good chance you’ll be thinking about a catamaran for your sailing vacation. While you should pick up ASA’s Cruising Catamarans Made Easy or consider taking ASA 114, Cruising Catamaran, you might want to brush up on... Read More >
Chartering in Europe?
June 1, 2021One of the coolest things about sailing is the access it provides to some of the most amazing places the planet has to offer. Although plenty of these places are right here in the United States, many of us crave destinations far far away, and making that possible... Read More >