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Electronics for Show

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

Savvy Navvy

How Savvy Navvy Smart Routing Helps Boaters Make Better Decisions at Sea Learn how Smart...

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...

Set sail for Caribbean Bliss with Sunsail

Set Sail for Caribbean Bliss with Sunsail

Plan the ultimate BVI sailing charter—find top snorkel spots, map your route, and choose between...

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.

Interview with Scott Elles, Clipper Round the World Race Crew Member (Part 2)

Scott Elles got the sailing bug at age 50, got certified to ASA 101,103, 104, 114 and a year later he signed up for the Clipper Round the World Race!

The Southern Ocean Shows No Mercy

Meet the Sweepstakes Winners!

Yhank you to everyone who entered/donated in the 2017 American Sailing Association / Hands Across the Sea Caribbean Getaway Sweepstakes which was held during the month of October. Over 670 ASA members turned out, donating over $44,464 to help Hands Across the Sea restore over 50 damaged school libraries and provide much-needed books and literacy resources to children on the island of Dominica.

American Sailing Association Reaches 150,000 Facebook “Followers”

American Sailing Association Reaches 150,000 Facebook Followers - Number of Followers Triples in Less Than Two Years.