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Hoist the Sails

Women who Sail share their stories, highlighting how growing participation and mentorship are shaping a more inclusive future for the sport.

Women Who Made History on the Water

Women Who Made History on the Water: A Voyage Through Centuries of Sail explores pirate queens, circumnavigators, and modern racers who changed sailing forever.

Frostbiting

Frostbiting: Detroit sailors launch Lasers into chilly Lake St. Clair for late-season racing, camaraderie, and one last taste of fall sailing.

Welcome to Spite Sailing

Welcome to Spite Sailing follows two women racing offshore shorthanded in pursuit of leadership, access, and adventure.

Sailing Into STEM

Sailing Into STEM explores how sailing brings science, engineering, math, and physics to life through hands-on learning.

Terror at Night

Nighttime MOB Drills and Steering Failure at Sea reveals offshore lessons in seamanship problem solving and calm under pressure

Sailing in Force 8

Sailing in Force 8: Heavy Weather and a Measure of Rum explores seamanship, preparation, and the human side of surviving heavy seas.

Anyone Can Be a Sailor. Start Here.

Anyone Can Be a Sailor. Discover how ASA 101 builds confidence, teaches the basics, and helps beginners feel at home on the water.

A Steer-less Night

A severely compromised Tayana 48 is forced to lie ahull during an all-night gale in an aborted attempt to reach the Caribbean.

Growing Sailors

Cruising with Young Children shares practical tips for safely and joyfully introducing kids to family sailing adventures.

No Such Thing as MOB

No Such Thing as MOB reframes man overboard as a preventable event through smart habits and disciplined seamanship.

Centered on Effort

Centered on Effort explores why mindset, motivation, and commitment matter as much as skill when enrolling in an ASA 101 sailing class.

10-Step Methodology for Effective Passage Planning

10-Step Methodology for Effective Passage Planning outlines a practical, repeatable approach to safer, smarter navigation for any voyage.

A Nevera

A firsthand account of surviving a rare Nevera storm in Croatia, split second decisions, crew heroism, and lessons every sailor should know.

A Misstep At Sea

A Misstep at Sea — a true offshore sailing story showing how one small decision spiraled into a dangerous chain of compounded mistakes, and the calm leadership that prevented disaster.

Less Stress While Docking

Learn essential tips for less stress while docking to make sailing more enjoyable for your family on the water.

P.E.T.T: Prepare Execute Trim Tidy Up

The P.E.T.T. method: Prepare, Execute, Trim, Tidy Up. A simple framework for mastering smooth, safe, and efficient sailing.

How to Extend Your Boat Battery’s Lifespan

How to Extend Your Boat Battery’s Lifespan. Smart maintenance, charging, and monitoring tips from cruising experts Gio and Julie Cappelli.