How to Graduate from Cruiser to Racer — Steps to Start Racing Sailboats 🔉
So often in the sailing world, we’re presented with a question that takes binary form — “are you a cruiser or a racer?” Sure, people tend to h…
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Featured Instructor: Captain Cara Brown
Cara Brown is living your dream life. This American Sailing sailing instructor is teaching and sailing in the British Virgin Islands with Horizon Sail…
Steps to Buying a Sailboat
I will let you on a secret. I bought my first bought before I knew how to sail. But, I wanted to sail my entire life, and every time I walked through …
Tying a Clove Hitch
A clove hitch is a knot commonly used in boating. It is named after its shape, which resembles a clove, a small aromatic bulb often used in cooking. H…
Sail Trim for Cruisers: Why Trim Your Sails?
A rumor is going around the American Sailing offices that trimming your sails makes for more efficient sailing. That rumor is directed at my sailing t…
Sailing Cyprus with Bluewave Tashoots
Sailing in the Mediterranean is a natural progression for many sailors who charter in the Caribbean. The exotic location rich with sun and culture mak…
International Women’s Day
March 8, is International Women’s Day (IWD), and American Sailing wants to salute women sailors worldwide. International Women’s Day (March 8) is …
Featured School: Horizon Sailing School
Horizon Sailing School in the British Virgin Islands is located in Nanny Cay on the south shore of Tortola with a window to the cruising grounds of th…
North U’s Women’s Performance Racing Week
North U Women's Performance Race Week is a week-long sailing program designed specifically for women. North U offers various programs and resources to…
Peter Isler, Appointed as Chairman of the Board of American Sailing
The American Sailing (ASA) announces that Peter Isler has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Board, effective immediately. Isler, a world-renow…
7 Tips For The Beginning Sailor
There are the obvious things you need when you go sailing, sunscreen, a hat, a windbreaker, non-skid shoes, and wind. However, what do you really need…
What is a Flying Bowline?
A flying bowline is a type of knot that is commonly used in sailing. It is a variation of the bowline knot, which is a strong and reliable knot used t…
What is the Intracoastal Waterway?
The Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) is a network of navigable channels, rivers, bays, and canals that stretches more than 3,000 miles along the eastern an…
Sailing with Spinnaker Sailing – Redwood City
Sailing out of Redwood City in San Francisco is best done with the experts at Spinnaker Sailing, with over 3 decades worth of sailing education experi…
Start Your Cruising Adventure With John Neal
This month American Sailing is offering a free online class on how to start your sailing adventure. After all, you can’t keep fantasizing about sail…
Sailing With Your Partner
Learning to sail with your life partner is a growing trend among new sailors. The time you spend together builds on your relationship and fortifies th…
The Sailing Season: Seattle As a Sailing Destination
Why Sail in Seattle? Take a moment and breathe in the crisp air on Puget Sound. Feel the wind as it moves across the water and through your hair. Moun…
ASA’S Veteran Sailing Education Program
In November 2018, American Sailing launched its Veterans Sailing Education Program aimed at getting more veterans out on the water. America’s premie…