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Zero Sailing Knowledge is Unacceptable

Four hundred miles off the coast of Barbados, and more than 2,500 miles into their voyage Stan Dabrowny, 74, slipped and fell from the boat. His wife Elizabeth, 69, saw him fall and quickly threw some life rings to him. But here’s the bad news.

The Winners: Hands Across The Sea Sweepstakes

Seasickness Stinks!

6 tips to avoid seasickness! With the proper preparations and/or medications it doesn’t have to affect your day of sailing.

Time For The America’s Cup

Book Gift Ideas For A Sailor

Tis the season to be reading and every sailor has a favorite book that is brought out at a favorite anchorage.

Should You Be Sailing During The Coronavirus

Before you decide to go sailing you should check with your local county, city or municipality to understand what they are recommending.

Featured Instructor: Captain James Marvin

Captain Jim Marvin has been teaching in Florida for over 20 years and currently leads classes with Sailing Florida in St. Petersburg, Florida.

The British Virgin Islands Are Set to Reopen

The BVI are set to reopen and sailors are happing to get back to their favorite cruising grounds.

Seamanship Gone to the Dogs!

Yes, your furry first mate is great to have around on a day-sail or cruise - they provide moral support, positive affirmation and usually a bit of comic relief. But ask them to trim the jib or hoist the main and they are useless! However, your four-legged crew can actually help you with your sailing skills…

What Women Want Men to Know on Boats

When women sailors are together, the number one question they ask is, how do I get on a safe boat? Skipper Jenn answers that question.

5 Ways to Keep (sort of) Sailing During the Winter!

We mustn’t let natural obstacles, such as low temperatures and snow, completely keep us from what we hold dear - sailing!

Knots Made Easy: The Fast Bowline

One of the most beautiful and useful sailing knots is the bowline. The bowline forms a temporary eye, or loop, in the end of a line and is commonly used to attach a jib sheet to the clew of the jib.

7 Great Sailing Reads

The sailing season has slowed down for quite a few of us but that doesn't mean you have to stop thinking about being out on the water. Take a look at these ideas for your sailing bookshelf. If you can't be out there you might as well read about it.

Let’s Talk About Sextants!

Featured Instructor: Captain Rick Johnson

Sailing Florida is located in St. Petersburg Florida and offers sailing instruction as well as sailing charter options. Captain Rick Johnson explains his love for sailing and sailing instruction as this month’s featured instructor.

Interesting Things at the Top of World

In 2018, the Earth’s Magnetic North Pole - a wandering location where lines of magnetic force enter the Earth perpendicularly - passed closer to the Geographic North Pole than at any other time in its recorded history.

Sailing Made Even Easier!!!

The official book of ASA 101 Basic Keelboat Sailing is a must for any person interested in the lifestyle of sailing.

Fantasizing About Sailing Croatia

Do you need motivation to sail Croatia? Join the American Sailing Association in exploring the sailing in Croatia.