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What Is A Refit?

Planning a boat refit for long-term cruising? Learn the top 5 priorities every cruiser should...

P.E.T.T Method

P.E.T.T. Method

The P.E.T.T. method: Prepare, Execute, Trim, Tidy Up. A simple framework for mastering smooth, safe,...

Things a Marine Survey Can’t Tell You

A marine survey is essential when buying a boat, but it can’t catch everything. Learn...

A Misstep at Sea

A story of how a simple misstep turned into a serious situation in the middle...

More People Introduced to the Sailing Lifestyle by ASA Than Any Other Boating Organization Worldwide

The American Sailing Association (ASA), America’s premiere sail education authority, announced today that it recently exceeded the major milestone of certifying half a million sailors.

Meet Ken Brown, ASA’s Man in China

Since 2015, Ken has been a driving force in setting up and operating the ASA business office in Qingdao, China. With all of his ASA credentials, he is one of a handful of people who knows all about the ASA curriculum, how to set up a new ASA site, and how to develop new ASA instructors.

Cannabis and the USCG

In states where cannabis is legal, your students may think it is OK to bring state-legal recreational amounts of the drug aboard. ASA schools and instructors are asking if these laws will affect the USCG drug enforcement policies.

Getting My Feet Wet

In just fifteen short hours, my days of watching from the shorelines are over. This is the year I trade in my bystander hat for a flashy pair of partaker shades. Step number one: become a legit, ASA-certified, bonafide sailor.

Kupps Full of Dreams

Sailing not only makes life more enjoyable, it can produce unforgettable adventures that can literally change lives. The story of Captain Robert Kupps is an example of where a person gets the sailing bug, obtains all possible certifications, and then decides to change course and make sailing their livelihood.

Laura Dekker Interview, Part 2

ASA sits down with Laura Dekker an articulate, soft spoken, thoughtful young lady whose wisdom belies her years. At the age of 16, after a five hundred and eighteen day journey, she would become the youngest person ever to sail around the world alone.

International Boating and Water Safety Summit

Miami Boat Show Review

If you have been to the Miami Boat show, you know that it is interesting and eagerly attended by the area’s extensive boating community. Maybe it’s the weather and all that warm water. People seem to have a good time.

Sailing in Key West after the Hurricane

Many have heard the tales of destruction that hurricane Irma left in her wake. At this time, Key West is getting back to normal and preparing for a busy spring. Come on down and enjoy a sailing adventure and the beautiful sunsets!

Hands Across The Sea Delivers 107,194 Books to Schools in the Caribbean!

Exciting News For Sailors for the Sea

Laura Dekker Interview, Part 1

ASA sits down with Laura Dekker an articulate, soft spoken, thoughtful young lady whose wisdom belies her years. At the age of 16, after a five hundred and eighteen day journey, she would become the youngest person ever to sail around the world alone.

ASA Founder Lenny Shabes Gets Elected to Sail America Board of Directors

ASA’s founder Lenny Shabes was just elected to be on the boards of directors of Sail America, the renowned trade association for the U.S. sailing industry. The BoD is made up of eleven influential stakeholders from all corners of the sailing world.

A Sailor Gets a Refresher Course

In my life as a professional sailor, I log thousands of miles a year under sail and spend many days and nights afloat. But it’s all about racing – I almost never go “cruising”. So I chartered a Leopard 40 catamaran and went cruising!

Never an Ugly Duckling, Always a Swan

Nautor's Swan sailboats are so iconic, attractive, well-made and the dream of many a sailor. We realized that with Swan, it’s not really about a particular model; it’s the fact that it’s a Nautor's Swan.

New Years Resolutions for Sailors

Technology Throws Us a Lifeline

CrewWatcher is a smart system that constantly checks if everyone is still on board using your phone and a beacon. In case of a man overboard, the app will automatically sound the alarm in 3 seconds and provide guidance to aid with recovery.

The Educational Aspect of Chartering

The American Sailing Association believes that a great charter experience is truly the reward of a superior sailing education.