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Selah in the Storm

This book is the true story of a suspenseful adventure of a husband and wife ASA Instructor team as they pursue their dreams of a sailing school.

Win an ASA Hat!

Think you've got the sailing skills necessary to win a FREE ASA Hat?

Bite Sized Lessons : Anchoring Basics

In this lesson we take a look at anchoring and the meaning of the terms "rode" and "scope".

Time to Get Cruising Catamaran Certified

Since the launch of ASA's new Cruising Catamarans Made Easy textbook there has been a lot of interest in the ASA 114, Cruising Catamaran certification!

Famous Sailors Isler and Dickson Battle for Record in ASA’s Sailing Challenge Game

On the heels of our announcement that America’s Cup veteran and legendary sailor Peter Isler has set a time record on ASA’s Sailing Challenge phone game, now another heavy-weight sailor has got in the mix and beat Isler’s time! Scott Dickson, match-racing champion, has hit the virtual racetrack and found a groove.

Cool Gizmos for Sailors : The Chart Magnifier

We saw this new Chart Magnifier and thought it would be a handy instrument to throw in the nav desk onboard your sailboat.

Peter Isler, America’s Cup Sailor, Sets New Record

Want to compete against the best sailor’s in the world? Now you can! Download the Sailing Challenge game and try to beat America’s Cup sailing legend Peter Isler’s time around the course!

Figuring Out Flares

We know we need flares (visual distress signals / VDS) on board to both be safe & to satisfy the requirements of the law, but it can be a bit confusing...

Cruising Boat Spotlight: The Columbia 50

In our new series of great cruising boats we begin with a crowd favorite – the Columbia 50. With its bubble top, long graceful lines and inherent speed, the Columbia 50 is beloved classic.

Hands Across The Sea Ship 37,000 Books

With the help of some enthusiastic cruising sailors, Hands Across The Sea has shipped 625 boxes of new amazing books to schools in the Eastern Caribbean.

Cruising Quiz

There’s still some time to do some cruising folks! September & October are often great times to make that mini voyage – less crowds and fair weather!

Featured School : Canary Sail

Canary Sail features ideal sailing conditions & a wide selection of sailboats to choose from - not surprising that many students return to sail again!

Southern California Boat Show

Premiering September 22nd-25th, the Southern California In-Water Boat Show is making a big splash at Cabrillo Way Marina in the heart of Los Angeles Harbor.

8 Great Sailing Books – Adventure Style!

These sailing books share some sailing stories that highlight the adventurous side of sailing & the sailors who push themselves & their boats to the limit!

The Gift Of Literacy

Last year the American Sailing Association helped Hands Across The Sea improve the lives of 22,700 Caribbean school children.

Top 5 Historic Skippers of All Time

There were many other unknown historic skippers that forged paths for these more famous sailors but we’re just having a bit of fun here so roll with it...

Book Review : Splicing Modern Ropes

A very practical handbook on splicing modern ropes. It starts with a very good description of the new synthetic fibers and what differentiates them.

A Sailor’s Life

Growing up in St. Petersburg Florida David Whidden was surrounded by boats. As a kid, sailing held a particular mysterious romantic quality...