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More People Introduced to the Sailing Lifestyle by ASA Than Any Other Boating Organization Worldwide

The American Sailing Association (ASA), America’s premiere sail education authority, announced today that it recently exceeded the major milestone o…

American Sailing April 18, 2018

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Meet Ken Brown, ASA’s Man in China

Since 2015, Ken has been a driving force in setting up and operating the ASA business office in Qingdao, China. With all of his ASA credentials, he is…

American Sailing April 6, 2018

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Cannabis and the USCG

In states where cannabis is legal, your students may think it is OK to bring state-legal recreational amounts of the drug aboard. ASA schools and ins…

American Sailing April 1, 2018

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Kupps Full of Dreams

Sailing not only makes life more enjoyable, it can produce unforgettable adventures that can literally change lives. The story of Captain Robert Kupps…

American Sailing March 28, 2018

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Laura Dekker Interview, Part 2

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 hundre…

American Sailing March 20, 2018

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International Boating and Water Safety Summit

The 22nd annual International Boating and Water Safety Summit (IBWSS) was held in Lexington, Kentucky from 04 March to 07 March 2018. The IBWSS is…

American Sailing March 20, 2018

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Miami Boat Show Review

If you have been to the Miami Boat show, you know that it is interesting and eagerly attended by the area’s extensive boating community. Maybe it’…

American Sailing March 19, 2018

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Sailing in Key West after the Hurricane

Many have heard the tales of destruction that hurricane Irma left in her wake. At this time, Key West is getting back to normal and preparing for a bu…

American Sailing March 1, 2018

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Hands Across The Sea Delivers 107,194 Books to Schools in the Caribbean!

The American Sailing Association has been partners with Hands Across the Sea for many years. Hands Across the Sea is dedicated to raising the literacy…

American Sailing February 21, 2018

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Exciting News For Sailors for the Sea

Beyond sailing, the American Sailing Association is most committed to issues revolving around protecting the oceans and waterways that we so passionately care about. To…

American Sailing February 16, 2018

Laura Dekker Interview, Part 1

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 hundre…

American Sailing February 6, 2018

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

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 in…

American Sailing January 30, 2018

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A Sailor Gets a Refresher Course

In my life as a professional sailor, I log thousands of miles a year under sail and spend many days and nights afloat. But it’s all about racing �…

American Sailing January 19, 2018

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Never an Ugly Duckling, Always a Swan

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 par…

American Sailing January 18, 2018

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New Years Resolutions for Sailors

Ah yes, the dawn of a new year. The slate is sparkling clean – you can now be the person you always wanted to be.…

American Sailing January 11, 2018

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Technology Throws Us a Lifeline

CrewWatcher is a smart system that constantly checks if everyone is still on board using your phone and a beacon. In case of a man overboard, the app …

American Sailing January 9, 2018

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