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Storm Tactics

Legendary sailor John Neal shares 412,000 miles of hard-won storm wisdom: heavy-weather sailing starts with...

Best Places to Sail in the Fall

Explore unforgettable autumn sailing destinations with warm weather, fewer crowds, and incredible adventures worldwide.

Savvy Navvy

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

Sailboats rounding the mark in a regatta

The Real Victory at the Finish Line

A sailing coach takes students with intellectual and developmental disabilities to their first regatta. What...

5 Reasons Why All Kids Should Sail

ASA Schools Reopen After Hurricanes

Many ASA Certified Sailing Schools are open & ready for your business despite the recent hurricanes - so contact them and see what they have to offer!

Get That Cat Outta Here!

The big news this week is Patrizio Bertelli, team principal of Challenger Luna Rossa, has stated, on the record, that the 36th America’s Cup will be sailed in foiling monohulls.

ASA’s Hurricane Relief Fund

They taught you to sail. Now they need your help. Donate now to help support the employees of our affiliated sailing schools and charter companies and help them rebuild and reopen.

Bracing for Impact – A Quick List of Hurricane Protection Reminders

A short list of some important, and maybe commonly overlooked, precautionary ideas to keep in mind when trying to protect a boat at the dock during a storm.

Safety At Sea – A Sailing Instructors Perspective

We talked to Mike Rice, an eight time recipient of the ASA's Outstanding Instructor honor, about his views on sailing safety at sea.

Could The Mercy Be the Best Sailing Film Ever?

The Mercy is about the 1968 solo around the world race where sailing novice Donald Crowhurst lost his mind. It has a strong cast that includes Colin Firth.

Responding to an Emergency Quiz

We all know we need nav lights for when the sun goes down but it’s important to understand what we are looking at when we see the lights on other boats.

Cruising Boat Spotlight: The MacGregor 26M

Like them or not, one thing that is indisputable about the MacGregor 26M is they have brought many non-sailors into the sailing universe.

Malta – Sailing Through Thousands of Years of History

Malta awaits the adventurous sailor who is willing to make the journey thousands of miles to the dead center of the Mediterranean ocean.

Foiling Monos for Next America’s Cup?

The smart money isn’t on the 36th America’s Cup being held on J-class yachts. However, there are rumors of the Cup possibly returning to monohulls.

ASA In China

The recent growth of ASA in China has created the need for us to examine every aspect of how sailing education is conducted in the 21st century.

Old and Great!

In honor of Father’s Day we created a list of some amazing older sailors that won’t let the burden of age squash their sailing pursuits.

Learning Lessons From the America’s Cup

As we await the main act of the 35th America’s Cup, we reflect on what’s gone on so far and consider sailing's most significant event.

Small Boat Spotlight : The Everlasting Hobie 16

When you stop and think about what boats are responsible for luring people into the world of sailing the Hobie 16 has got to be in the top three!

Glossary of America’s Cup Sailing Terms

For sailors who are checking out the America's Cup we have created this glossary to help you understand what the announcers are talking about...

ASA Gulf & San Juan Islands Flotilla

This is the ninth year in a row that ASA has sponsored a flotilla in the Pacific Northwest, and these cruises have become very popular.

5 Cool Things About the 35th America’s Cup

The America’s Cup on catamarans isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but here’s 5 things that are kind of cool...