Pat Reynolds, Author at American Sailing Association

Diversity in Sailing – Where Is It?

Ayme Sinclair is just an ordinary sailor, but at the same time she is anything but. Like many of us, she races with her team on Wednesday nights, then heads back to the club to have a couple of cocktails and some laughs. Some nights they do pretty well, some nights just okay, but it’s always a good time. The most distinct difference between Ayme’s team and the rest of the fleet is her crew is made up of sailors of different races and genders while most of the fleet is not. There is no animosity, there’s no bigotry, but …

North Sails Factory Tour

By: Pat Reynolds Learn To Sail, Sailboats

Sailmaking is an ever-changing, constantly developing and always interesting element of sailing so we like to keep up with the latest trends and technologies. North Sails is consistently on the cutting edge of sailmaking innovation and their 3 di sails are a shining example. ASA visited the loft in Minen Nevada where they produce sails that we see on the Volvo Ocean Race, the America’s Cup and nearly every other high profile race. For a sailors, it’s the most fascinating experience you’ll ever have in a desert! Enjoy the tour!

Bringin’ Back Tough – The Golden Globe Race is a Solo Round the World Race for Sailors Like Us

By: Pat Reynolds Sailing Fun

These days, when you think about round the world races, images of high tech surfboard-like carbon fiber boats with enormous black sails sailing downwind at 21-knots come to mind. There’s a square-jawed professional sailor at the helm, staring up the tall mast at a sail that bears the name of a company we all know. These wonders of technology are walking that tightrope of overall weight and durability. The skipper measures the weight of the hands on his watch and prays that carbon mast is as strong as they say. It’s truly fun to watch and follow but is it …

Kupps Full of Dreams

By: Pat Reynolds Sailing Fun

Sailing not only makes life more enjoyable, it can produce unforgettable adventures that can literally change lives. The story of Captain Robert Kupps is an example of where a person gets the sailing bug, obtains all possible certifications, and then decides to change course and make sailing their livelihood.

Laura Dekker Interview, Part 2

By: Pat Reynolds Sailing Fun

ASA sits down with Laura Dekker an articulate, soft spoken, thoughtful young lady whose wisdom belies her years. At the age of 16, after a five hundred and eighteen day journey, she would become the youngest person ever to sail around the world alone.

Laura Dekker Interview, Part 1

By: Pat Reynolds Sailing Fun

ASA Founder Lenny Shabes Gets Elected to Sail America Board of Directors

By: Pat Reynolds American Sailing Association, In The Press

ASA’s founder Lenny Shabes was just elected to be on the boards of directors of Sail America, the renowned trade association for the U.S. sailing industry. The BoD is made up of eleven influential stakeholders from all corners of the sailing world.

Never an Ugly Duckling, Always a Swan

By: Pat Reynolds Sailboats

Nautor’s Swan sailboats are so iconic, attractive, well-made and the dream of many a sailor. We realized that with Swan, it’s not really about a particular model; it’s the fact that it’s a Nautor’s Swan.

New Years Resolutions for Sailors

By: Pat Reynolds Sailing Fun

Ah yes, the dawn of a new year. The slate is sparkling clean – you can now be the person you always wanted to be. Shake the Etch a Sketch and start anew. With the introduction in place, here are 5 New Years resolutions for the sailing breed. Feel free to add your own in the comments section below.

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