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Is the America’s Cup Good for the Sport of Sailing?

These days, just mention the words America's Cup to any group of sailors and it’s likely that in no more than a few minutes they’ll all be arguing.

Dinghy in a Shoe Box

According to a press release recently received at ASA, a Canadian boatbuilding company in Halifax -- Barium Boatbuilding, Ltd. -- has just announced the ultimate in portable dinghy design. Called the “Mighty-Mini” (they’re searching for a better name), the dinghy is shipped in a container roughly the side of a man’s shoebox.

What Makes a Good Sailor?

What does it mean to be a “good sailor"? We’ve put together seven qualities that we think fit the bill - #3 might surprise you!

The Vendee Globe

Whether you’re a cruiser or a racer, you have to appreciate the Vendee Globe - a non-stop single-handed race around the planet known as the "Everest of Sailing"

8 Tips For the First Time Sailboat Racer

Here are eight tips for new racers that will make the challenge a bit more manageable and little less daunting

ASA’s New Horizons – Cuba

In this installment of ASA's New Horizons we look at a potentially new cruising destination - Cuba.

Sailing: A Sport Like No Other

What sport, besides sailing, has a competition that lasts 9 months, comprises so many skills, involves life threatening peril, & demands incredible stamina.

Amazing “Arabella” Photos From The BVIs

Chris Tucker shares his amazing photos from the megayacht Arabella's amazing voyage around the BVIs - he was joined by ASA members from all over the country

Top Five Sailing New Year’s Resolutions

We’ve written a few sailing-specific New Year's Resolutions for those sailors who don’t already have their own list.

Top 5 Sailing Documentaries

Over the past ten or fifteen years documentary films have become more and more popular and thankfully sailing has been the subject of more than a few of them. We sat down and thought about which five were perhaps the best. As usual we probably forgot one or two, but that’s where you folks come in!

Cruising the Pacific Northwest

The Pacific Northwest cruising grounds, tucked between Vancouver Island & the British Columbia mainland, this amazing spot is truly a sailor’s delight.

I Don’t Want To Race!

While racing sailboats isn't for every sailor we encourage you to at least give it a try - it can be a lot of fun and an accelerated learning experience!

Hong Kong Sunseeker Regatta

We love hearing from our members and instructors when they have adventures in exotic places... such as the Hong Kong Sunseeker Regatta!

ASA’s New Horizons – Sailing in the Rocky Mountains

We asked Shannon Jakoby, the Marina Manager for Dillon Marina’s Sailing School in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, what it’s like to sail in the Rockies?

Catamaran Design Competition

Help us design a new and exciting special edition of Hobie’s successful WAVE catamaran to get people excited in learning to sail...

We Like The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race!

The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race is a bi-annual adventure where ordinary people with little/no “sailing resumes” vie for a spot on a boat that will race around the globe...

ASA’s Top 6 Female Sailors

Sailing is mostly a male dominated arena but that doesn’t mean there aren’t amazing female sailors. More and more we’re seeing women sailors who get after it and dominate.

ASA’s New Horizons – Grand Traverse Bay, Lake Michigan

We asked Rod Call from Great Lakes Sailing Company in Michigan about sailing in the gorgeous waters of the north.