Articles in the category "Inside Sailing"

Dive into the World of Sailing with Dave Perry: Master the Racing Rules and Learn Winning Tactics

Master the racing rules and tactics of sailboat racing with Dave Perry's expert guidance. Dave Perry's upcoming online classes, "Rules You Need To Know Around The Race Course" and "Winning Tactics Around The Race Course" will elevate your sailing performance through clear explanations and real-life examples. Perfect for skippers and crew alike, learn to navigate race dynamics and make confident decisions.

Charting Seas and Dreams: Jimmy Cornell’s Lifetime of Sailing Adventure & Essential Voyage Planning Insights

Discover the remarkable life of sailing legend Jimmy Cornell. Explore his adventures, from circumnavigations to remote expeditions, and gain essential voyage planning insights. Join his online class with American Sailing for expert guidance in navigating today's maritime challenges. Enroll online now and embark on your own sailing odyssey.

Taking Your Yacht Abroad For The First Time

Sailing to a foreign country can entail a maze of paperwork and procedures, a stark contrast to the simplicity of air travel. Understanding each destination's unique requirements is paramount and preparation is key when navigating passport control, customs, and regulations demands. Luckily, Noonsite.com is here to offer some guidance on simplifying the intricate process of international sailing.

8 Common Misconceptions about Sailing

Sailing is a popular and enjoyable activity, but it can also be surrounded by various misconceptions. Eight common misconceptions about sailing are set straight in this article — let us steer you back on course!

American Sailing Sponsors YCA’s Inspirational Cruiser of the Year

For the 2nd Annual International Cruiser's Awards, American Sailing is once again sponsoring The Most Inspirational Cruiser of the Year Award. The International Cruisers Awards were created by the Young Cruisers Association as a way to highlight and reward cruisers for their hard work in content creation as well as shine a light on outstanding individuals in the cruising culture.

7 Global Sailing Races to Follow

An overview of seven of the big races, regattas, and race series that occur regularly around the world. These are iconic events, both old and new, that shape the world of racing and have inspired sailors for generations to challenge themselves to new heights, both on and off the water.

Inside Sailing with Peter Isler

Inside Sailing – Tracy Edwards, Skipper of Maiden

We had the pleasure of interviewing ocean racer Tracy Edwards in anticipation of a fantastic new sailing documentary called Maiden that tells the story of Tracy and her all-female crew racing around the world in the Whitbread Round the World Race back in the late 80s, early 90s. It’s an action-packed film that is as much about sailing as it is about the evolution of a society’s attitudes and mores towards women.

Inside Sailing – Tucker Thompson, Voice of the America’s Cup

We’re proud to announce a new video series called “ASA’s Inside Sailing”, where we conduct on-camera interviews with prominent and/or interesting figures in the world of sailing. For our latest episode of Inside Sailing, we interviewed the “Voice of the America’s Cup” Tucker Thompson. Tucker spoke about his career as a sailing broadcaster, the radical technology the AC employs and the influence this age-old sporting event has on sailing as a whole.

Inside Sailing – Tom Simmons, Director of ‘Coyote: The Mike Plant Story’