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Off-Season Sailing in Miami

A rare Miami cold front challenges sailors to adapt. Learn how layering, preparation, and mindset...

Electronics for Show

Electronics for Show, Mathematics to Know explores why real offshore confidence begins with seamanship and...

Your GPS Is Out – Now What?

Your GPS Is Out Now What? Learn the timeless navigation skills that keep you safe...

A smiling teen girl standing on a beach in a life jacket

It’s Not a Fashion Statement, It’s a Lifestyle

A teen survived 1+ hour alone in open water after a capsizing—because she wore her...

Where to Sail Now? New England

Overview Push off from Newport, Rhode Island and head out to the islands of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. This area of the US is ideal for summer sailing as it seems like every sailboat in the country is out for a leisurely sail. The lobster rolls are buttery and savory. The oysters are both salty and sweet. The sunsets are

World Ocean Day

World Oceans Day is held every June 8 to spotlight, celebrate and work to raise awareness about the health of our world ocean. When seen from space, the earth looks like a giant blue marble. It is said that earth day was created because that picture from space of the tiny sphere known as earth made it obvious that the

ASA Member Benefits Help You Save Big!

You learned to sail and you have your ASA certifications. Is that it? No! ASA wants to continue to help you on your sailing adventure and we want you to remain a part of this great community of like-minded water lovers. ASA members enjoy a number of perks that more than pay for themselves. Take a look at the savings

Chartering in Europe?

One of the coolest things about sailing is the access it provides to some of the most amazing places the planet has to offer. Although plenty of these places are right here in the United States, many of us crave destinations far far away, and making that possible is a big part of what the American Sailing Association is all

Can We Charter This Summer?

You can taste summer in the air and the idea of a long-deserved vacation is in the back of your mind. So, assuming it is safe to travel, have you begun to figure out where you will go? Wait, is it safe to travel this summer? Can we charter a boat this summer? Where do we find out this information?

Heaving to – What is it and why you should know how to do it?

Heaving to (to heave to and to be hove to) involves parking the boat while out at sea. It's easy to do but it takes a little practice as every boat is different!

Introducing The Boat Galley

This is an excerpt from The Boat Galley, a newsletter written by Carolyn Shearlock. She and her husband have been cruising for over 12 years and share their experiences on a regular basis via podcasts and newsletters. The Boat Galley has expanded to include work on boats, selling up and moving aboard, living aboard, cruising and gear. This excerpt relates

Teen Sailing Summer Program in the British Virgin Islands

Go Sailing With SeaTrek BVI When the COVID-19 crisis is behind us will your teenagers need an outlet? Will you? For young sailors as well as those wanting to learn more about marine science, sailing and SCUBA diving, SeaTrek BVI offers teen summer programs in the Caribbean. ASA school, SeaTrek BVI, offers teen voyages that revolve around hands-on sailing, learning

Product Review: The Sømand Farallon Sailing Jacket for Women

Before I get thrown overboard for being a man doing a review of a woman’s sailing jacket it should be known that I am simply being a man who is doing what his wife is asking him to do. The sailing jacket review is really me taking dictation from my wife who is doing the heavy lifting on this review.

Featured Instructor: Captain Anne Popolizio

Before I get thrown overboard for being a man doing a review of a woman’s sailing jacket it should be known that I am simply being a man who is doing what his wife is asking him to do. The sailing jacket review is really me taking dictation from my wife who is doing the heavy lifting on this review.

How Much Sailboat Do I Need?

Okay, you’ve checked out of 101, 103 & 104 and the sailing fever is still burning strong. You need to either check into a hospital or buy your first boat – you choose the latter. But what kind should you get? The magazines and websites have you drooling over boats that have tempted you with their sex appeal or indestructible capabilities and you are leaning in every direction.

Product Review: Gill Marine Footwear

I don’t look good in boots. It’s a fact that boots on me look ridiculous and that is mainly because I sail in shorts year round. With that said when Gill Marine sent over some of their gear for me to test out I wondered if I would be willing to alter my appearance for a product review. Of course

Where Is Your Dream Destination?

We asked our social media audience about their dream destinations and they responded with enthusiasm. As you work from home, take a look at some of these desktop getaways. Do You Have a Dream Destination? French Polynesia was by far the most stated dream destination. Consider a flotilla in Tahiti with Captain Lucy Newman and South Coast Sailing Adventures or

Featured School: Athens Sailing Academy

Many a bucket list has the country of Greece in its top spot and rightly so with miles of picturesque coastline and a rich cultural heritage. For sailors, the allure of sailing the Mediterranean and exploring the islands of this country make it a must do destination. Athens Sailing Academy takes advantage of its proximity to pristine sailing grounds to

ASA launches new Digital Membership Card

As the world becomes increasingly accessible via our hand held devices, ASA has moved to give its members access to their certification information via a Digital Membership Card.

Meet the SeaKeepers

The American Sailing Association has an exciting new partnership with the International SeaKeepers Society to promote ocean research and conservation. The International SeaKeepers Society promotes oceanographic research, conservation, and education through direct involvement with the yachting community. Who Are The International SeaKeepers Society? Our small but distinguished membership includes entrepreneurs, yachtsmen, corporations, divers, scientists, and concerned citizens building a global

Product Review: Lani Shades

If I am being entirely truthful I will tell you that I don’t wear sunglasses. My prescription glasses transition to sunglasses when I go outside and I am just lazy enough to believe that is all I need. Well, that may have changed. I put on my contact lenses and decided I would take the Lani Shades, Lani Ohe Aina

Ask Lauren: How Do I Know Which Sunscreen is Ocean-Friendly?

Sunscreen is a sailing essential any time of year, but the upcoming summer rays mean it’s time to break out the good stuff. There’s nothing like relaxing on deck with some good music and lathering up with tropical scented potions to get that sun-kissed glow. But what happens once we shower off or go for a dip? Our goos and