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Boating Smarter: Why Boating Safety Education Matters

Before you untie the dock lines, make sure you're ready. Here's why boating safety education...

Reefing Techniques

Reef Early. Sail Smarter. Learn when to reduce sail, stay in control, and confidently handle...

Your Dinghy Might Be the Most Important Boat You Own

Your Dinghy Might Be the Most Important Boat You Own because it keeps your crew...

Vermin & Bugs & Wildlife Aboard, Oh My!

From mosquito swarms and stowaway rodents to curious wildlife, learn how experienced cruisers handle nature’s...

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".

Time to Get Cruising Catamaran Certified

Since the launch of ASA's new Cruising Catamarans Made Easy textbook there has been a lot of interest in the ASA 114, Cruising Catamaran certification!

Famous Sailors Isler and Dickson Battle for Record in ASA’s Sailing Challenge Game

On the heels of our announcement that America’s Cup veteran and legendary sailor Peter Isler has set a time record on ASA’s Sailing Challenge phone game, now another heavy-weight sailor has got in the mix and beat Isler’s time! Scott Dickson, match-racing champion, has hit the virtual racetrack and found a groove.

Cool Gizmos for Sailors : The Chart Magnifier

We saw this new Chart Magnifier and thought it would be a handy instrument to throw in the nav desk onboard your sailboat.

Peter Isler, America’s Cup Sailor, Sets New Record

Want to compete against the best sailor’s in the world? Now you can! Download the Sailing Challenge game and try to beat America’s Cup sailing legend Peter Isler’s time around the course!

Figuring Out Flares

We know we need flares (visual distress signals / VDS) on board to both be safe & to satisfy the requirements of the law, but it can be a bit confusing...

Cruising Boat Spotlight: The Columbia 50

In our new series of great cruising boats we begin with a crowd favorite – the Columbia 50. With its bubble top, long graceful lines and inherent speed, the Columbia 50 is beloved classic.

Hands Across The Sea Ship 37,000 Books

With the help of some enthusiastic cruising sailors, Hands Across The Sea has shipped 625 boxes of new amazing books to schools in the Eastern Caribbean.

Cruising Quiz

There’s still some time to do some cruising folks! September & October are often great times to make that mini voyage – less crowds and fair weather!

Featured School : Canary Sail

Canary Sail features ideal sailing conditions & a wide selection of sailboats to choose from - not surprising that many students return to sail again!