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Sailboat Racing

When I first started sailing, racing was the easiest way to get on a boat....

Two Collisions, One Day

Two Collisions, One Day

Two collisions, one day: Capt. Craig Walker shares hard-won lessons on seamanship, safety, and knowing...

10-Step Methodology for Effective Passage Planning

10-Step Methodology for Effective Passage Planning

10-Step Methodology for Effective Passage Planning outlines a practical, repeatable approach to safer, smarter navigation...

Electronics for Show

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

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.

Finding North

Finding North is an interesting play on words as author Foy intertwines many aspects of navigation including the history of navigation.

Hands Across The Sea Sweepstakes Winners

The Hands Across The Sea Sweepstakes raised over $25,000 that will help provide books and literacy resources to children in the Eastern Caribbean. A big thank-you to everyone who made a donation! Continue reading to find out who won...

The Vendee Globe

Whether you’re a cruiser or a racer, you have to appreciate the Vendee Globe - a non-stop single-handed race around the planet known as the "Everest of Sailing"

Can You Really Make a Living Sailing Boats?

It’s a question many of us ask ourselves when we are out having an amazing day on the water - can I earn a living sailing?

Outstanding Instructor Kathy Struchen

Captain Kathy Struchen started sailing after college and today she is being recognized as one of the American Sailing Association’s Outstanding Instructors.