Dennis Conner’s Stars & Stripes America’s Cup Comeback Story on ESPN Classic
Watch on ESPN Classic Saturday, February 4th, 2012 ASA co-founder Peter Isler was the navigator aboard Stars & Stripes when it famously won back the…
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Exciting times at the 2012 South West International Boat Show
This year, ASA will be participating for the first time in Texas’ largest in-water boat show, the South West International Boat Show. And if it’s…
The Evolution of the Sail
No one knows quite how sailing began, though it’s certainly been going on for thousands of years. For example, way back in 1200 BC the…
A Look Back at ASA’s 2011 Greek Islands Flotilla – Part 2
In Part 1, the flotilla departed Athens, sailing, swimming and feasting their way to the islands of Epidaurus and Poros. By Capt. Valerie Weingrad Tuesday…
A Look Back at ASA’s 2011 Greek Islands Flotilla – Part 1
Wining, Dining, and Sailing Our Way Through the Islands! By Capt. Valerie Weingrad For information on ASA’s 2012 flotillas, including Greece June 9-16, click here.…
ASA to offer free on-the-water lessons and advanced clinics at Strictly Sail Miami
Strictly Sail Miami, from February 16-20, 2012, is always a popular event–a chance for sailors from around the country to escape winter gloom–and this year’s…
The History of the ASA
Beginnings Until 1983, the United States had no nationally recognized set of standards for sailors. This made it very difficult to tell who was proficient…
2011 Outstanding Schools
Black Rock Sailing School, MA Blue Moon Sailing, PR California Sailing Cooperative, CA Cape Fear Sailing Academy, NC Florida Keys Sailing Academy, FL Florida Sailing…
Sailing Season 2011 Photo Contest Winners
After a long hiatus from Facebook photo contests, we’ve returned with a vengeance! This time our theme was “Sailing Season 2011” — whatever or wherever…
ASA to produce Member Book
Attention ASA members – big news! We’re partnering with Harris Connect to produce our first ever Member Publication, complete with photographs, sailing stories, members profiles,…
Video Highlights from the America’s Cup World Series San Diego
Whether you love racing, or prefer the relaxed lifestyle of the cruiser, there’s no denying the excitement and glamor that accompanies sailing’s biggest competition, the…
Featured Charter Destination: British Virgin Islands
This article originally appeared in the March 2011 issue of ASA’s Sailing With Style. by Captain Valerie Weingrad, ASA Certified Instructor (For a list of…
A Wild Week of Sea Animal Encounters
Sometimes you just wonder what they’re putting in the water. Monterey Bay Sailing, an ASA sailing school in Monterey, California, snapped this photo of an…
Cruising Croatia: Lightning Strikes Twice
This is a special guest blog by Captain Jean de Keyser, who led ASA’s 2011 Croatia flotillas and operates Gulfcoast Sailing School, an ASA affiliate…
Halloween costumes for the sailor, beyond Jack Sparrow
If you’re anything like me, every year you have a great Halloween costume idea in mid-July, which you then forget about, and on October 30th,…
Cruising Croatia: From James Bond to Marco Polo
This is a special guest blog by Captain Jean de Keyser, who led ASA’s 2011 Croatia flotillas and operates Gulfcoast Sailing School, an ASA affiliate…
How Not to Dock Your Boat
If only these people had taken the American Sailing Association’s Docking Endorsement. We’ll teach you everything from the physics of docking to how to step…
Winners of the ASA Fan Appreciation Sweepstakes
Thousands entered, but only 5 could win. We’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone who participated in our recent Fan Appreciation Sweepstakes…