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5 Thoughts About Sailing With Kids

One the absolute greatest things about sailing with kids is how it brings families together. There may be no better place on earth for bonding than on and around the family sailboat. Lessons can be taught, fences can be mended and lifelong memories can be established in the very special environment and small confines of a sailboat.

Is the America’s Cup Good for the Sport of Sailing?

These days, just mention the words America's Cup to any group of sailors and it’s likely that in no more than a few minutes they’ll all be arguing.

SAIL: A tribute to the world’s greatest races, sailors and their boats

If you like racing sailboats then you will not find a better written or more beautiful book than SAIL - which describes the great races around the world.

Cool Gizmos for Sailors : The MarkSetBot

The MarkSetBot is the world's first robotic race mark, which allows a race committee to set up or change a race mark more quickly and accurately.

GO SAILING Update 3.2. Goes International

Go Sailing, sailing’s free social-media app that keeps sailors connected and sailing, is very excited to announce an update which will expand and refine its services to be available internationally. Part of the update will include trip list filters for an enhanced browsing experience and the ability to schedule sailing related events worldwide.

Cruising Boat Spotlight: The Hunter Vision 32

The Hunter Vision 32 is a production boat built in the late 80s that stepped outside the norm with its free-standing mast.

Dinghy in a Shoe Box

According to a press release recently received at ASA, a Canadian boatbuilding company in Halifax -- Barium Boatbuilding, Ltd. -- has just announced the ultimate in portable dinghy design. Called the “Mighty-Mini” (they’re searching for a better name), the dinghy is shipped in a container roughly the side of a man’s shoebox.

Android Gets Smart on the Boat  (Part 2)

This time, we cover apps that convert measurements & perform calculations made onboard as well as a couple of apps that display readouts...

And Soon I Heard a Roaring Wind

The book covers topics about the science of wind and what causes it, and its destructive force on many things it touches - a must read for any sailor!

Celebrity Sailor Jeopardy

No looking at the internet! Here’s a fun quiz (jeopardy style) to see who are the real celebrities of our sailing world.

Sailing Challenge App Update

ASA’s Sailing Challenge app is a cutting-edge mobile gaming app designed as a fun learning aid to help illustrate the principles of sailing - now updated!

“Go Sailing” Social Networking App Goes National

Go Sailing has released a nationwide version of its innovative social networking app which connects people interested in sharing the experience of sailing.

ASA “Wraps” Docking Made Easy Free Educational Video Series

The American Sailing Association (ASA) announced today that it has published the fourth and final video in its educational series, Docking Made Easy.

Exploring the Dalmatian coast of Croatia on an ASA Flotilla

The 2016 ASA Flotilla in Croatia was organized by Sea Safaris Sailing School with Capt. Jean De Keyser and his wife, “Admiral” Mila, as the experienced flotilla tour guides.

Top 5 ASA Posts of 2016

Looking back over the year of 2016 we've published some great content - here are the top 5 posts of 2016, voted for by you and your mouse clicks!

What Makes a Good Sailor?

What does it mean to be a “good sailor"? We’ve put together seven qualities that we think fit the bill - #3 might surprise you!

Unusual Boat Designs

Sailboat designs haven't changed much over the years, but here are some of the more unusual sailboat designs that naval architects have come up with.

American Sailing Association Reaches 100,000 Facebook “Followers” over Thanksgiving Weekend

American Sailing Association Reaches 100,000 Facebook Followers over Thanksgiving Weekend - Number of Followers Doubles in Less Than One Year.