Voyaging with Velella: Cows in Low Latitudes
Continuing the “Voyaging with Velella” series by ASA writer-at-large Meghan Cleary. Meghan, Prescott and their kitten Nessie are on a planned 9-month cruise in the…
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Sailing Alone Around the World
In sailing, as in other sporting arenas, we love to marvel at the abilities of the true greats, even as we recognize that you don’t…
Come Visit Us at Upcoming Boat Shows!
ASA regularly makes the rounds of the nation’s premier boat shows. Recently you may have encountered us in Annapolis or St. Petersburg, where we’ve had…
Voyaging with Velella: The Work of Living
Continuing the “Voyaging with Velella” series by ASA writer-at-large Meghan Cleary. Meghan, Prescott and their kitten Nessie are on a planned 9-month cruise in the…
2010 Outstanding Schools
Affordable Sailing School, BVI Barnegat Bay Sailing School, NJ Black Rock Sailing School, MA Cape Fear Sailing Academy, NC East Carolina Sailing School, NC II…
2010: The Year in American Sailing
2010 has been a year of drama on the high seas, and one of change and excitement for ASA. Here’s a rundown of some of…
Voyaging with Velella: The Irresistible Horizon Line
Continuing the “Voyaging with Velella” series by ASA writer-at-large Meghan Cleary. Meghan, Prescott and their kitten Nessie are on a planned 9-month cruise in the…
January Photo of the Month: Holiday Edition
Christmas only comes once a year, but our monthly Facebook photo contest is always right around the corner. This time our theme (as chosen by…
Voyaging with Velella: On Night Sailing
In this blog, ASA writer-at-large Meghan Cleary answers a question from a reader. Meghan is on a 9-month cruise in the tropics aboard S/V Velella.…
Voyaging with Velella: Wildlife Highway
Continuing the “Voyaging with Velella” series by ASA writer-at-large Meghan Cleary. Meghan, Prescott and their kitten Nessie are on a planned 9-month cruise in the…
Voyaging with Velella: Photos from the Sea of Cortez
A special photo blog from ASA writer-at-large Meghan Cleary, currently on a 9-month tropical cruise aboard SV Velella. This is a selection of shots from…
Voyaging with Velella: Meditation on Teak
Continuing the “Voyaging with Velella” series by ASA writer-at-large Meghan Cleary. Meghan, Prescott and their kitten Nessie are on a planned 9-month cruise in the…
Voyaging with Velella: Happy Thanksgiving!
Continuing the “Voyaging with Velella” series by ASA writer-at-large Meghan Cleary. Meghan, Prescott and their kitten Nessie are on a planned 9-month cruise in the…
December Photo of the Month: “Animals Onboard”
In our search for the December Photo of the Month (theme: “Animals Onboard”) we encountered hitch-hiking egrets and feral minks, stuffed bilge rats, and some…
Voyaging with Velella: Turtle Bay
Continuing the “Voyaging with Velella” series by ASA writer-at-large Meghan Cleary. Meghan, Prescott and their kitten Nessie are on a planned 9-month cruise in the…
ASA Members Recommend…movies & books
On our Facebook and Twitter pages we love to ask our fans for their opinions on all things nautical. In the last couple of weeks…
Can You Design a Better Life Jacket?
Ever find yourself fiddling interminably with straps and velcro, or tottering around feeling like the Marshmallow Man from Ghostbusters 2? These may be signs that…
Voyaging with Velella: Daylight Savings
Continuing the “Voyaging with Velella” series by ASA writer-at-large Meghan Cleary. Meghan, Prescott and their kitten Nessie are on a planned 9-month cruise in the…