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Centered on Effort

Centered on Effort

Centered on Effort explores why mindset, motivation, and commitment matter as much as skill when...

Plastic pollution

What One Sailing School Is Doing for the Environment

7 Simple Ways to Be a More Earth Friendly Boater starts with small habits that...

Sailing into STEM

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

Sailing Beyond ASA 104

Sailing Beyond ASA 104

Sailing Beyond ASA 104 explores the real world paths that help new cruisers turn certification...

5 Reasons To Sail In San Diego

You want to learn to sail so why not pick a convenient destination to take your sailing courses? San Diego is the ideal location to visit because you can mix in your ocean adventures with some sightseeing and some cultural sites. Throw in a visit to a wild animal park and sample some craft beers and you can easily see

Why You Should Not Sail

We tend to explain why you should sail on these pages but for once we will be pessimistic and let you in on some secrets about sailing. This is why you should not sail. We will actively attempt to discourage you from getting out on the water. We don’t want you to even consider allowing the wind to fill your

#Saillocal: Have You Sailed Lake Erie?

If you have never visited the Great Lakes region, do you really understand how large these lakes are? For a segment of the population that has no clue about the geography of the Great Lakes, they appear as a body of water somewhere between Canada and Chicago. That may sound like a generalization but until you get out on a

Exploring the Chesapeake Bay

Exploring the Chesapeake Bay During the Arabella Cruise By Gwen Mayes American Sailing has partnered with the Manhattan Yacht Club to offer charter cruises on Arabella. This month ASA Members were on Arabella cruising the Chesapeake Bay. Aboard the vessel was Gwen Mayes, a writer and local expert who lent her expertise and local knowledge to the voyage. She put

What Is Your Favorite Boat Music?

If I want a guaranteed eye roll from my wife while sailing, I can turn the volume up on the radio and play Sammy Hagar’s “Sailing” and sing at the top of my lungs. It’s not that she doesn’t enjoy good sailing music I think she doesn’t enjoy how I practically leave my body and get lost in my thoughts

Featured Sailing School: BlueWave-Tashoot Sailing Academy

Sailing Israel does not always appear on the average sailor’s bucket list but with its proximity to popular sailing destinations and its rich history, Israel is a fantastic option for a different Mediterranean sailing adventure. ASA spoke with BlueWave-Tashoot Sailing Academy about sailing in Israel and the local sailing community. Make room on your sailing bucket list because Israel is

2021 Hands Across The Sea Caribbean Getaway Sweepstakes

Hands Across The Sea has donated close to half a million books and helped over 900 schools to improve literacy in the Caribbean.

Sailing Alone Around the World

Sailing Alone Around the World by Joshua Slocum “Sailing Alone Around the World” by Joshua Slocum is probably the most famous circumnavigation story ever written. Truly a classic, and a must read for anyone considering long distance cruising. Even a landlubber looking for an adventure story would enjoy the tale about the first man to circumnavigate the world alone at

Parts of a Sailboat – The Keel

The keel is a fixed appendage on the bottom of the hull that provides the sideways resistance needed to counter the force of the wind on the sails. The keel also carries ballast, usually iron or lead, the weight of which counteracts the force of the wind that causes a sailboat to heel, or lean over. On a modern boat,

Featured School: Southern Most Sailing School

Keywest conjures up images of the Conch Republic, Jimmy Buffet, and tropical-tasting boat drinks. The action on Duval street, the humidity, and the sweet smell of south Florida all paint a picture of a completely different kind of place. This southernmost point in the USA is home to the Southern Most Sailing School where you can work on

Update: Hands Across The Sea Continues To Deliver Books

Hands Across the Sea is at it again packing and sending books for kids in the Caribbean. While many schools continue to grapple with how learning will be held this upcoming school year, Hands Across the Sea’s library and literacy programs continue to respond to the needs of students throughout six Eastern Caribbean Island nations. This year, Hands sent 18,344

The Little Blue Book of Sailing Wisdom

The Little Blue Book of Sailing Wisdom is a unique book of quotes, verses, and traditional sailing axioms compiled by editor Stephen Brennan.

7 Ways to Sail Greener and Protect Your Local Waters!

Sailing is an amazing sport, powered by wind and so close to the water – it’s impossible not to feel connected to nature – and that’s why we love it! This wonderful feeling comes in sharp contrast to the fact that whether you sail on a lake, river, bay or the open ocean, your waters are not as healthy as

Join Us In Celebrating Coastal Cleanup Day

In the 1980s, a small group of volunteers in Texas rallied their community together to take a day to clean up their coastal area. They organized a team and trekked a couple miles of beach to remove a few bags of trash from the shoreline. Thirty years later, over 100 countries will be participating in an effort now known as

Quiz on Lights

We all know we need nav lights for when the sun goes down but it’s important to understand what we are looking at when we see the lights on other boats.

What Flag Are You Flying?

Do you know your code flags? International Nautical flags are used for communication at sea.

Book Review: The Ocean: The Ultimate Handbook of Nautical Knowledge

I have two boys. They have always been inquisitive. Being on a boat makes kids curious about the world around them. I had a lot of answers, but they had far more questions. The Ocean: The Ultimate Handbook of Nautical Knowledge by Chris Dixon and Jeremy Spencer is chock full of answers. If there is a book that every sailor

Flotillas: Advanced Concentrated Learning and Fun!

Being part of a flotilla is the perfect way to test your new sailing skills with the safety net of having someone more experienced on hand if you need it!