Boyan Slat Interview
ASA caught up with Boyan Slat last week to talk about how his large scale environmental project, The Ocean Cleanup, is progressing...
Author: American Sailing
She’s a Lifer
"The aspect of teaching sailing that I like best is being able to introduce students to a new outdoor activity" - Kim Walther
When Anchors and Vegetables Meet
The mushroom anchor is named after its shape, it has its place in the anchoring universe, but is not really the anchor you’ll see on most cruising b…
Bite Sized Lessons : Prop Walk & Prop Wash
In this lesson we take a look at the effect of prop wash and prop walk when using the engine on a sailboat.
7 To-Dos on the Spring Checklist!
The snow is in our proverbial wake and now it's time to get at that pre-launch spring checklist. Here are seven big ones that should be considered bef…
Sheriff of the Sea!
The best part of teaching sailing is watching the faces of students when they take the helm and see they can harness the wind and make the boat go!
Bite Sized Lessons : Deciphering Tell Tales…
Learn how tell tales behave in different conditions, and how to use them to keep your sails trimmed efficiently.
Android Gets Handy on the Boat (Part 1)
We take a look at some Android Apps that simplify measurements frequently done onboard, such as those used for Dead Reckoning.
Navigation Rules Quiz
Nail our Navigation Rules quiz, based on the USCG Navigation Rules & Regulations Handbook, and hit the water with a little more confidence.
Sailing Education Works!
Charlie & Sharon took ASA sailing courses at St. Augustine Sailing (an ASA Certified Sailing School) and learned how important a sailing education can…
Bite Sized Lessons : Port/Starboard Right Of Way…
Learn who has the right of way as two sailboats approach each other; one on starboard tack, the other on port tack.
Book Review : All Standing by Kathryn Miles
The book was well researched and very well written. Ms. Miles does an excellent job intertwining the story of a ship, from its design to its demise..…
ASA 121, Viking Navigation
The American Sailing Association is pleased to announce the release of the newest ASA Certification - ASA 121, Viking Navigation. Designed to compleme…
8 Tips For the First Time Sailboat Racer
Here are eight tips for new racers that will make the challenge a bit more manageable and little less daunting
ASA’s New Horizons – Cuba
In this installment of ASA's New Horizons we look at a potentially new cruising destination - Cuba.
An Anchor Called Bruce
ASA's Anchors Aweigh series looks at a tried and tested anchor design that many cruisers use as their go-to hook - the Bruce anchor.
Green Secrets for a Clean Boat
We asked experts how they clean their boats and their advice might surprise you. When it comes to accomplishing the job here are a few universal truth…
Phonetic Alphabet Quiz
In sailing, the phonetic alphabet is an important thing to know and know well. Take this fun little quiz to keep the rust off!