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Summer Sailing
May 17, 2022Summer approaches and all you can think of is the warm weather and being on the water. Yes, that is exactly how we feel. If you are looking to optimize your time on the water we want to help you find the resources to spend as much time on a sailboat as possible.... Read More >
Bareboat Charter Checklist
May 16, 2022It was not that long ago that I boarded my first ever bareboat charter. The excitement with which we approached the catamaran is something I still feel today. This was to be the greatest vacation of our lives. The top of the bucket list was going to be... Read More >
The Sailor’s Bucket List
May 14, 2022The bucket list is that imaginary document in your head that holds your fantasies. What is on your sailing bucket list? We share ours with you, share yours with us. Read More >
Featured Sailing School: Erie Islands Sailing School
May 12, 2022Erie Islands Sailing School was founded over ten years ago by Tim McKenna and purchased last year by former students Kent and Tricia Purvis. How cool is that to have former students continue to help teach others? The school has always been based on education,... Read More >
Treat Yourself – The Sailing Stuff You Need to Start the Season
May 9, 2022Oh lordy – the birds are chirpin’, the snow’s melted and that boat is ready to gallop around for another spring and summer (at least). Here’s a list of some presents to get yourself and your lovely to make it a more pleasant sailing season. Read More >
Social Media and the World Ocean
May 6, 2022Social Media and the World Ocean Read More >
Starpath School of Navigation
May 5, 2022Online Sailing Courses Starpath School of Navigation has been offering courses for over 30 years and is an American Sailing Affiliate. Starpath has taught classroom courses since 1978, having had more than 30,000 classroom students when they switched to all online... Read More >
ASA Way to Foretell a Lowering Sky
May 2, 2022“When in evening, say ye, ‘Fair weather, for the heaven is red’. And if in morning, say, ‘Today will storm, for the sky is red and lowering’.” - The Book of Matthew 16:2-3 In late winter and spring precipitation begins its transition from snow to rain.... Read More >
What’s in a Rig? The Sloop
April 28, 2022What’s in a Rig? Today we begin our new series about sailboat rigs with the one that many of us sail – the Sloop Rig. Read More >
Environmental Updates
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 >
Ecology Tips For Sailors
April 18, 2022ASA is committed to helping its members, students and partners obtain knowledge about environmental issues. Read More >
Where Is All the Plastic Going?
April 13, 2022We all know there is a plastic problem and we come in contact with the issue on a regular basis. Sailors commonly see plastic floating on the surface and beachcombers pick up their fair share of marine debris on the sand. ASA continues to support the... Read More >
The Science of the Ocean
April 12, 2022The ocean is a vast space, and sailors inhabit just the surface. Below us, around us, and even above us, we are all affected by what goes on in the oceans. The ocean is where we sailors yearn to be. After all, if you had a choice, would you rather be at your desk... Read More >
Learn To Sail Articles
Summer Sailing
May 17, 2022Summer approaches and all you can think of is the warm weather and being on the water. Yes, that is exactly how we feel. If you are looking to optimize your time on the water we want to help you find the resources to spend as much time on a sailboat as possible.... Read More >
How A Boat Sails Upwind
April 14, 2022 A sailor’s life revolves around the wind. Its direction and its strength govern where he can sail, with what degree of difficulty or comfort, and how quickly. Naturally, the language of sailing reflects how sailors orient themselves and everything around... Read More >
Sailing Terms and Multiple Meanings
April 4, 2022Do you have those moments when you say one thing but those around you think you meant something else? Well, welcome to life on a sailboat. Sailing vocabulary is riddled with plenty of words that you think you know the meaning of but they seem to mean something... Read More >
Sailing Terms and Multiple Meanings
April 4, 2022Do you have those moments when you say one thing but those around you think you meant something else? Well, welcome to life on a sailboat. Sailing vocabulary is riddled with plenty of words that you think you know the meaning of but they seem to mean something... Read More >
Coastal Cruisers Vocabulary
March 28, 2022As you consider expanding your sailing education, you might think about coastal cruising and taking ASA 103, Basic Coastal Cruising. With this course, you will be able to skipper a sloop-rigged auxiliary powered (inboard or outboard engine) keelboat of... Read More >
The Benefits Of Sailing For Kids
March 21, 2022As a kid, I never sailed. I lived close enough to the ocean that people I knew would go there, but my working-class father never really saw it fit to head to the shore for a day at the beach. He certainly did not need to be on a boat. “I have legs that... Read More >
Cruising Destinations & Tips
Bareboat Charter Checklist
May 16, 2022It was not that long ago that I boarded my first ever bareboat charter. The excitement with which we approached the catamaran is something I still feel today. This was to be the greatest vacation of our lives. The top of the bucket list was going to be... Read More >
The Sailor’s Bucket List
May 14, 2022The bucket list is that imaginary document in your head that holds your fantasies. What is on your sailing bucket list? We share ours with you, share yours with us. Read More >
Treat Yourself – The Sailing Stuff You Need to Start the Season
May 9, 2022Oh lordy – the birds are chirpin’, the snow’s melted and that boat is ready to gallop around for another spring and summer (at least). Here’s a list of some presents to get yourself and your lovely to make it a more pleasant sailing season. Read More >
Reefing is Important
April 8, 2022We’re talking about reefing - a foreign concept for some, a tried and failed practice for others - either way it's an important skill for real sailors. Read More >
Sailing Arabella with American Sailing
April 7, 2022There 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
April 6, 2022If 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 >