What’s in a Name?
One of the cool things about sailing is the age-old traditions such as naming your boat - it can be quite the process & doing it wrong might bring bad…
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Your First Charter – Catamaran or Monohull
The American Sailing Association believes that a great charter experience is truly the reward of a superior sailing education.
Top 5 Ways You Know You’re a Cruiser Not a Racer
Two common types of sailor are "The Racer" and the "The Cruiser" and there are some clear distinctions that separate the two...
Newport for Sailors
Writer and Editor, Bob Curley, is a Rhode Island Expert who offers up some tips for your visit to New Port, Rhode Island. Don’t let the mansions and…
Treat Yourself – The Sailing Stuff You Need to Start the Season
Oh 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 …
What’s in a Rig? The Sloop
What’s in a Rig? Today we begin our new series about sailboat rigs with the one that many of us sail – the Sloop Rig.
7 Things Sailors Can Do to Make for a Healthier Environment
A 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 …
Reefing is Important
We’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 sailo…
History of the Yacht
When does a boat become a yacht? One answer has always been, you can tell a yacht when you see one. But, It really has nothing to do with size of the …
10 Phrases You Never Knew Came From Sailing
Sailing was the hinge of western civilization for hundreds of years, as result sailors’ slang & terminology are rooted in the English lexicon and st…
American Sailing Association Releases New Brand and Exciting Partnership with Stars & Stripes 87 Restoration Project
As well as the launch of its new brand, American Sailing is also proudly announcing its partnership as a founding sponsor with The New York Harbor Sai…
Exploring the Chesapeake Bay
Exploring the Chesapeake Bay During the Arabella Cruise By Gwen Mayes American Sailing has partnered with the Manhattan Yacht Club to offer charter cr…
Sailing Alone Around the World
Sailing Alone Around the World by Joshua Slocum “Sailing Alone Around the World” by Joshua Slocum is probably the most famous circumnavigation sto…
The Little Blue Book of Sailing Wisdom
The Little Blue Book of Sailing Wisdom is a unique book of quotes, verses, and traditional sailing axioms compiled by editor Stephen Brennan.
7 Ways to Sail Greener and Protect Your Local Waters!
Sailing is an amazing sport, powered by wind and so close to the water – it’s impossible not to feel connected to nature – and that’s why we l…
Join Us In Celebrating Coastal Cleanup Day
In the 1980s, a small group of volunteers in Texas rallied their community together to take a day to clean up their coastal area. They organized a tea…
Quiz on Lights
We all know we need nav lights for when the sun goes down but it’s important to understand what we are looking at when we see the lights on other bo…
Flotillas: Advanced Concentrated Learning and Fun!
Being part of a flotilla is the perfect way to test your new sailing skills with the safety net of having someone more experienced on hand if you need…