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Heaving to

Heaving To

Learn how to heave to: a vital sailing technique for safety, rest, repairs, and confidence...

10-Step Methodology for Effective Passage Planning

10-Step Methodology for Effective Passage Planning

10-Step Methodology for Effective Passage Planning outlines a practical, repeatable approach to safer, smarter navigation...

Best Learn to Sail Book

Sailing Made Easy Second Edition gives new sailors the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills needed...

The art of anchoring. Learn techniques about types, scope, setting, and tips to keep your boat secure and your time on the water stress-free.

The Art of Anchoring

Sharing the helm turns passengers into sailors. Engage your guests, teach with patience, and make...

5 Things to Consider When Buying Your First Sailboat

8 Things I Learned in ASA 101

Tips From The Teach

We all have questions and it seems like a boat is a perfect place to be perplexed by a lack of knowledge even if you are a salty veteran of the sea. Not to worry, our resident expert, Elbert "Ash" Ashbaugh, can help answer your questions and help you spend more time sailing and less time thinking about those pressing issues that are keeping you up at night.

From ASA 101 to Unforgettable Adventures Crossing Oceans

ASA 101 Exam Day

Considering a Long Distance Cruising Adventure? Join a Sailing Rally!

The concept of a sailing rally has been made popular because cruising sailors realized that making long passages with the support of an organization and a good number of fellow adventurers was a fun and safe way to sail long distances.

Interview with Sailing Legend Peter Isler

Sailing in the Clouds with Santa Barbara Sailing

USCG Marine Safety Alert

Dressed to Not Kill

Do you think there are enough apparel companies out there, that care about the ocean, to enable us to dress a person entirely in clothing made from recycled plastics?

5 Things in Sailing I’ve Learned the Hard Way

Plastic Pollution Purge: WECT with Kevin Hennessey from Cape Fear Sailing Academy

To help clean up our waterways, the American Sailing Association announces "Operation Plastic Pollution Purge". Learn more from WECT with Kevin Hennessey from Cape Fear Sailing Academy.

Sail Trim Quiz

Sail trim is a big part of a sailor’s knowledge base. Here’s a little quiz to see if you know what you're doing when you're out sailing!

Diversity in Sailing – Where Is It?

Plastic Pollution Purge: CBS 58 (WDJT) with Brian Earl from Sea Safari Sailing School

To help clean up our waterways, the American Sailing Association announces "Operation Plastic Pollution Purge". Learn more from CBS 58 and Brian Earl from Sea Safari Sailing School.

North Sails Factory Tour

Bringin’ Back Tough – The Golden Globe Race is a Solo Round the World Race for Sailors Like Us

Plastic Pollution Purge: FOX 11 and Elbert “Ash” Ashbaugh from the American Sailing Association in Los Angeles, California

To help clean up our waterways, the American Sailing Association announces "Operation Plastic Pollution Purge". Learn more from FOX 11 and Elbert “Ash” Ashbaugh from the American Sailing Association in Los Angeles, California