Old and Great!
In honor of Father’s Day we created a list of some amazing older sailors that won’t let the burden of age squash their sailing pursuits.
Author: American Sailing
Learning Lessons From the America’s Cup
As we await the main act of the 35th America’s Cup, we reflect on what’s gone on so far and consider sailing's most significant event.
Small Boat Spotlight : The Everlasting Hobie 16
When you stop and think about what boats are responsible for luring people into the world of sailing the Hobie 16 has got to be in the top three!
Glossary of America’s Cup Sailing Terms
For sailors who are checking out the America's Cup we have created this glossary to help you understand what the announcers are talking about...
ASA Gulf & San Juan Islands Flotilla
This is the ninth year in a row that ASA has sponsored a flotilla in the Pacific Northwest, and these cruises have become very popular.
5 Cool Things About the 35th America’s Cup
The America’s Cup on catamarans isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but here’s 5 things that are kind of cool...
5 Thoughts About Sailing With Kids
One the absolute greatest things about sailing with kids is how it brings families together. There may be no better place on earth for bonding than o…
Is the America’s Cup Good for the Sport of Sailing?
These days, just mention the words America's Cup to any group of sailors and it’s likely that in no more than a few minutes they’ll all be arguing…
SAIL: A tribute to the world’s greatest races, sailors and their boats
If you like racing sailboats then you will not find a better written or more beautiful book than SAIL - which describes the great races around the wor…
Cool Gizmos for Sailors : The MarkSetBot
The MarkSetBot is the world's first robotic race mark, which allows a race committee to set up or change a race mark more quickly and accurately.
GO SAILING Update 3.2. Goes International
Go Sailing, sailing’s free social-media app that keeps sailors connected and sailing, is very excited to announce an update which will expand and re…
Cruising Boat Spotlight: The Hunter Vision 32
The Hunter Vision 32 is a production boat built in the late 80s that stepped outside the norm with its free-standing mast.
Dinghy in a Shoe Box
According to a press release recently received at ASA, a Canadian boatbuilding company in Halifax -- Barium Boatbuilding, Ltd. -- has just announced t…
Android Gets Smart on the Boat (Part 2)
This time, we cover apps that convert measurements & perform calculations made onboard as well as a couple of apps that display readouts...
And Soon I Heard a Roaring Wind
The book covers topics about the science of wind and what causes it, and its destructive force on many things it touches - a must read for any sailor!
Celebrity Sailor Jeopardy
No looking at the internet! Here’s a fun quiz (jeopardy style) to see who are the real celebrities of our sailing world.
Sailing Challenge App Update
ASA’s Sailing Challenge app is a cutting-edge mobile gaming app designed as a fun learning aid to help illustrate the principles of sailing - now up…
“Go Sailing” Social Networking App Goes National
Go Sailing has released a nationwide version of its innovative social networking app which connects people interested in sharing the experience of sai…