5 Reasons To Sail In San Diego
You want to learn to sail so why not pick a convenient destination to take your sailing courses? San Diego is the ideal location to visit because you …
Author: Zeke
Why You Should Not Sail
We tend to explain why you should sail on these pages but for once we will be pessimistic and let you in on some secrets about sailing. This is why y…
#Saillocal: Have You Sailed Lake Erie?
If you have never visited the Great Lakes region, do you really understand how large these lakes are? For a segment of the population that has no clue…
What Is Your Favorite Boat Music?
If I want a guaranteed eye roll from my wife while sailing, I can turn the volume up on the radio and play Sammy Hagar’s “Sailing” and sing at …
Featured Sailing School: BlueWave-Tashoot Sailing Academy
Sailing Israel does not always appear on the average sailor’s bucket list but with its proximity to popular sailing destinations and its rich histor…
2021 Hands Across The Sea Caribbean Getaway Sweepstakes
Hands Across The Sea has donated close to half a million books and helped over 900 schools to improve literacy in the Caribbean.
Parts of a Sailboat – The Keel
The keel is a fixed appendage on the bottom of the hull that provides the sideways resistance needed to counter the force of the wind on the sails. Th…
Featured School: Southern Most Sailing School
Keywest conjures up images of the Conch Republic, Jimmy Buffet, and tropical-tasting boat drinks. The action on Duval street, the humidity, and the …
Update: Hands Across The Sea Continues To Deliver Books
Hands Across the Sea is at it again packing and sending books for kids in the Caribbean. While many schools continue to grapple with how learning will…
What Flag Are You Flying?
Do you know your code flags? International Nautical flags are used for communication at sea.
Book Review: The Ocean: The Ultimate Handbook of Nautical Knowledge
I have two boys. They have always been inquisitive. Being on a boat makes kids curious about the world around them. I had a lot of answers, but they h…
Sailing Bahamas with Cruise Abaco
Explore Abaco, Bahamas with Cruise Abaco and get your ASA certifications while you are it.
ASA Member Event: Arabella Grand Tour 2021
The first Grand Tour of New England aboard Arabella is almost complete. What started out as a trip that Hurricane Henri was threatening to cancel has …
Charter Sailboat Resources
You might be daydreaming about a sailing vacation so we have put together a resource to help you plan your next great sailing adventure. Whether you …
Your First Charter Sailing Vacation
Planning your first Sailing charter vacation can be as easy as asking; Where do you want to sail? Who is going to sail with you? How much do you want …
Product Review: The Boat Medic First Aid Kit by My Medic
We don’t aim to get injured while sailing but when you have the MyMedic first aid kit handy it’s as if you think, “long falls and sharp objects …
The Charter Quiz
Do you have the urge to put your sailing education to use on a bareboat charter? Are you considering a crewed charter? Test your knowledge with this q…
Ready to Bareboat Charter in the BVI?
Getting aboard your bareboat charter is the goal when you get your ASA sailing certifications. Where do you begin? For many, it is a sailing vacation …