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Women Who Made History on the Water

A Voyage Through Centuries of Sail explores pirate queens, circumnavigators, and modern racers who changed...

Best Places to Sail in the Fall

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

Trailer sailing can open up new waters for exploration.

Encouraging Landlocked Sailors

Trailer sailing makes sailing portable and helps inland sailors access new waters with confidence, flexibility,...

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...

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.

Sailing for Science

The Plastic Change organization is working to combat the problem of plastic pollution by understanding its origin and informing the process of prevention.

Selah in the Storm

This book is the true story of a suspenseful adventure of a husband and wife ASA Instructor team as they pursue their dreams of a sailing school.

Win an ASA Hat!

Think you've got the sailing skills necessary to win a FREE ASA Hat?

Bite Sized Lessons : Anchoring Basics

In this lesson we take a look at anchoring and the meaning of the terms "rode" and "scope".