Rescue Responsibility
The French government is poised to enact a bill that would require mariners to pay for their own rescues. In the wake of the world’s…
Author: Nik
J-Boats Sponsorship
We’re excited to announce that ASA is embarking on the production of a series of high-definition instructional videos, drawing from our new Sailing Made Easy…
Simply Messing About in Boats
There’s something about the Fourth of July weekend that invites us to abandon our big boats and splash around in little ones. Maybe because by…
4 Themes for the 4th
No time are we freer than when riding the wind, right? Sailing is the perfect way to celebrate Independence Day, and I’m sure many of…
Adventurous Mom “Sails Away”
I’m compelled to share this heartwarming guest post by Anne Fulton-Cavett, about her baptism by the sea with Sunshine Coast Adventures in the Florida Keys:…
Croatiaah!
What the heck is she so excited about? This girl is ready to return to the Adriatic for ASA’s Croatia flotilla in September! Grab your…
Rules of the (Liquid) Road
“Bad LA traffic” is a stereotype that holds true even on the water. As a newcomer to Marina del Rey, I’ve been shocked at the…
Get Your Sailing Fix Here
I got out on the water this past weekend for the first time since Velella contracted “the black lung” over a month ago. The diesel…
What Should Abby Do?
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Dear Abby: “Lost at Sea”
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World Oceans Day
CONTAIN THE FILTH, SPREAD THE LOVE. Bottlenose dolphins in Velella’s bow wake, Channel Islands, California. Top links to explore for World Oceans Day: NOAA’s State…
One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish
June 8th marks the annual worldwide celebration of World Oceans Day. This year, it’s also the 50th anniversary of Dr. Suess’s One Fish, Two Fish,…
Beaches ‘n’ Cream
Continuing “Trekking by Sail: Exuma Islands” Having spent a second (drier) night on Farmer’s Cay, we were well-rested and ready to spend the day sailing.…
National Boating Safety Week
It feels right that National Boating Safety Week falls right before Memorial Day Weekend. We love to spend the long Memorial Day weekend on our…
Rainstorm Gourmet
Continuing “Trekking by Sail, Exuma Islands” I had never tasted fresh tamarind before. We cracked open the furry skins and picked out stringy strands of…
Bahamian Magic
Continuing “Trekking by Sail, Exuma Islands” We slept soundly under cool pine trees, fifteen feet from the hushing surf. The next morning, after spiced omlettes…
Watercolors
Continuing “Trekking by Sail, Exuma Islands” At 7:30am it was warm and windless as I walked to breakfast past heavy, punch-colored blooms and lemon-blossomed trees.…
The Sea Pearl 21
Continuing “Trekking by Sail, Exuma Islands” Shortly after being greeted by a hot wave of tropical air on the George Town runway, I was greeted…