Articles in the category "American Sailing Vacations"

The First Annual Lenny Shabes Sailing Festival is in the Books

Fourteen boats, 85 guests, and numerous islands to explore—this was what the Lenny Shabes Sailing Festival was all about. It celebrated sailing while honoring the legacy of ASA Founder Lenny Shabes. When a group of sailors gathers, you can imagine the tales spun over rum drinks. Whether on catamaran decks or sandy beaches, we all became part of the ASA Family in the British Virgin Islands.

2024 Arabella Sweepstakes Winners: Denise Dyer, Bruce Garrow, and Jim Sullivan

American Sailing ran a sweepstakes with a grand prize of a dream vacation this summer aboard the Sailing Yacht Arabella. Our winners have been announced! Denise Dyer, Bruce Garrow, and Jim Sullivan's journeys into the world of sailing have been as diverse as the winds that guide their sails. These three individuals, each with their unique story, are the winners of the American Sailing Sweepstakes.

The Echo 14-Day Course With Sailing Caribbean: Young Adult Sailing Adventure

American Sailing School Sail Caribbean has been sending young people on ocean adventures for over 40 years.  They have perfected the art of transformation.  When a young adult leaves the dock for the first time they are a blank canvas, a moldable piece of clay. When they return to the home base they have gained leadership skills, social skills, seamanship, and the art of self-reliance. 

Experiencing Greece on an American Sailing Flotilla

Greece's Ionian islands offer a tapestry of landscapes, cultures, and experiences that enrich your soul and rejuvenate your spirit. From the vibrant Corfu Town to the tranquil bays of Syvota, the elegance of Gaios, the vividness of Parga, and the serenity of Mpenitses, this sailing odyssey is your own Greek epic that influencers on social media will not replicate. 

Sailing Vacation Destinations: Embark on Sailing Adventures Around the World

If the call of the open ocean beckons you, consider embarking on a sailing vacation to some of the most breathtaking destinations on Earth. From the sun-kissed shores of Croatia to the tropical haven of Tahiti, and the serene beauty of the Abaco Islands to the hidden gem of Belize, a sailing adventure awaits you. 

5 Places to Learn to Sail This Summer

Why do we sail? Is it the tranquility, the adventure, or the breathtaking beauty of the outdoors? It is a touch of all those things wrapped into a sailing vacation in a foreign destination. Answer the ocean's call this summer by learning to sail with American Sailing schools at one of these five destination locations — Rhode Island, Catalina Island, Grenada, Greece, and Europe.

Are You Ready To Sail Greece?

This June, American Sailing sailors will join a flotilla with Fairwinds Sailing Greece and visit destinations well known to travelers but less inhabited by tourists. The anchorages at Syvota, Lakka, Gaios, and Parga are a taste of what Greece has to offer sailors willing to explore the lesser known but equally majestic destinations.

Should You Choose A Charter Sailing Vacation? 

A great piece of advice given to me by American Sailing Founder Lenny Shabes, when considering sailing with others. Have six people over for dinner on your boat. 4 for a daysail and 2 for an overnight trip. These are words of wisdom when considering a chartered sailing vacation. How, when, and where you go decide on your sailing vacation

Plan Your Sailing Vacation With American Sailing Vacations

Each summer American Sailing Members and non-members set sail with groups of like-minded people in destinations around the globe. Our flotillas are consistently full of sailors looking to explore new destinations, and it’s not too late to plan your next adventure for this summer’s sailing season. Our luxury cruises aboard Arabella have been introducing sailors to New England for years,