Articles in the category "Learn To Sail"

The Educational Aspect of Chartering

The American Sailing Association believes that a great charter experience is truly the reward of a superior sailing education.

Talking About the Local Notice to Mariners

The Local Notice to Mariners is a document published by the U.S. Coast Guard that contains changes to charts, and notices of activities in our local waters.

No Ordinary Round the World Voyage

Not everyone gets to experience a full dose of inspiration quite like Carl Huber who will soon be sailing around the world alone, non-stop and unassisted in the Golden Globe Ocean Race in July 2018. The soft-spoken father of five was nearly fifty when he learned to sail but interestingly and unlike most, he was inspired to sail even before he ever stepped on a sailboat. He knew, almost instinctively, sailing was his calling. "I had been wanting to sail for a long time and had been talking about sailing on and off since my late teens. Then, in my early forties I had been talking about it some more." Huber said. "The time was going by pretty quickly. I hadn't done a lot of things I thought I would do by that age.

Ownerless Sailing!

Boat ownership is not for everyone, nor is it something everyone can afford. Not to worry, there are many other ways to get affordable access to sailboats!

5 Reasons Why All Kids Should Sail

ASA Schools Reopen After Hurricanes

Many ASA Certified Sailing Schools are open & ready for your business despite the recent hurricanes - so contact them and see what they have to offer!

Small Boat Spotlight : The Everlasting Hobie 16

When you stop and think about what boats are responsible for luring people into the world of sailing the Hobie 16 has got to be in the top three!

Glossary of America’s Cup Sailing Terms

For sailors who are checking out the America's Cup we have created this glossary to help you understand what the announcers are talking about...

5 Thoughts About Sailing With Kids

One the absolute greatest things about sailing with kids is how it brings families together. There may be no better place on earth for bonding than on and around the family sailboat. Lessons can be taught, fences can be mended and lifelong memories can be established in the very special environment and small confines of a sailboat.

Can You Really Make a Living Sailing Boats?

It’s a question many of us ask ourselves when we are out having an amazing day on the water - can I earn a living sailing?

Bite Sized Lessons : Anchoring Basics

In this lesson we take a look at anchoring and the meaning of the terms "rode" and "scope".

Time to Get Cruising Catamaran Certified

Since the launch of ASA's new Cruising Catamarans Made Easy textbook there has been a lot of interest in the ASA 114, Cruising Catamaran certification!

Bite Sized Lessons : VHF Radio Channels

In this Bite Sized Lesson we take a look at common VHF radio channels and what they are used for.

Bite Sized Lessons : Prop Walk & Prop Wash

In this lesson we take a look at the effect of prop wash and prop walk when using the engine on a sailboat.

Bite Sized Lessons : Deciphering Tell Tales…

Learn how tell tales behave in different conditions, and how to use them to keep your sails trimmed efficiently.

Sailing Education Works!

Charlie & Sharon took ASA sailing courses at St. Augustine Sailing (an ASA Certified Sailing School) and learned how important a sailing education can be...

Bite Sized Lessons : Port/Starboard Right Of Way…

Learn who has the right of way as two sailboats approach each other; one on starboard tack, the other on port tack.

ASA 121, Viking Navigation

The American Sailing Association is pleased to announce the release of the newest ASA Certification - ASA 121, Viking Navigation. Designed to complement ASA’s Celestial Navigation 107 course, the new offering uses ever more rudimentary equipment.