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Off-Season Sailing in Miami

When an unexpected cold front swept through Miami in early 2026, tropical sailors discovered a new side of seamanship. This article explores how proper layering, preparation, and mindset can turn chilly conditions into a rewarding sailing experience on Biscayne Bay.

Educating, Influencing and Inspiring

Sailing instructors do more than teach—they build confidence, shape mindset, and inspire lifelong journeys on and off the water.

Lessons Learned

From childhood swims to boat ownership and coaching, one woman’s journey shows how passion for the water can grow into confidence and career.

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.

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.

Learning to Sail Beyond Limitations

Learning to Sail Beyond Limitations shows how adaptive sailing builds confidence independence and skill for sailors of all abilities.

Sailing Beyond ASA 104

How to turn your bareboat certification into real experience, confidence, and mornings at anchor

10 Things I Wish I’d Known as a New Sailor

10 Things I Wish I’d Known as a New Sailor shares practical lessons on confidence, safety, and seamanship learned through experience.

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.

Singlehanding

Capt. Roger Philips shares practical tips and lessons on mastering the art, safety, and satisfaction of sailing solo.

Balanced Crew

Balanced Crew: Explore how communication, trust, and inclusion create harmony onboard—and why gender balance strengthens every crew.

Destination, Destination, Destination: Sailing Instruction Through The Years

Turning Lessons into Games: ASA instructor Dave Simpson teaches new sailors navigation through fun, destination-based sailing games.

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.

September Mile Builder to the Dodecanese Islands

September Mile Builder: Sail Athens’ 450-mile offshore voyage tested skills, built confidence, and forged lasting crew camaraderie.

Sailing Beyond Sight and Sound

St. Augustine Sailing and FSDB empower students with visual impairments to learn sailing through touch, sound, and inclusive, hands-on experiences on the water.

The Art of Anchoring

The art of anchoring. Learn techniques about types, scope, setting, and tips to keep your boat secure and your time on the water stress-free.