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Southern California Boat Show

Premiering September 22nd-25th, the Southern California In-Water Boat Show is making a big splash at Cabrillo Way Marina in the heart of Los Angeles Harbor.

8 Great Sailing Books – Adventure Style!

These sailing books share some sailing stories that highlight the adventurous side of sailing & the sailors who push themselves & their boats to the limit!

The Gift Of Literacy

Last year the American Sailing Association helped Hands Across The Sea improve the lives of 22,700 Caribbean school children.

Top 5 Historic Skippers of All Time

There were many other unknown historic skippers that forged paths for these more famous sailors but we’re just having a bit of fun here so roll with it...

Book Review : Splicing Modern Ropes

A very practical handbook on splicing modern ropes. It starts with a very good description of the new synthetic fibers and what differentiates them.

A Sailor’s Life

Growing up in St. Petersburg Florida David Whidden was surrounded by boats. As a kid, sailing held a particular mysterious romantic quality...

Olympic Sailing in Rio 2016

The Olympics in Rio 2016 include 10 separate sailing classes competing over the next two weeks - find out where to watch and who to follow!

Sailing Challenge Now Available in the Apple Store and Google Play

American Sailing Association Taps Atari Founder to Develop Exciting and Instructive Sailing Challenge App Available on iOS & Android.

ASA Launches GO SAILING

American Sailing Association Launches New Version of “Go Sailing” Mobile App - Popular Networking Tool for Sailing Community Available in Apple App Store.

Bite Sized Lessons : VHF Radio Channels

In this Bite Sized Lesson we take a look at common VHF radio channels and what they are used for.

ASA Releases Catamarans Made Easy Textbook

Elements Quiz

Take a crack at this quiz that focuses on understanding the elements – tides, fog, currents… that kind of stuff.

Boyan Slat Interview

ASA caught up with Boyan Slat last week to talk about how his large scale environmental project, The Ocean Cleanup, is progressing...

She’s a Lifer

"The aspect of teaching sailing that I like best is being able to introduce students to a new outdoor activity" - Kim Walther

When Anchors and Vegetables Meet

The mushroom anchor is named after its shape, it has its place in the anchoring universe, but is not really the anchor you’ll see on most cruising boats.

Bite Sized Lessons : Prop Walk & Prop Wash

In this lesson we take a look at the effect of prop wash and prop walk when using the engine on a sailboat.

7 To-Dos on the Spring Checklist!

The snow is in our proverbial wake and now it's time to get at that pre-launch spring checklist. Here are seven big ones that should be considered before your first sail.

Sheriff of the Sea!

The best part of teaching sailing is watching the faces of students when they take the helm and see they can harness the wind and make the boat go!