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Steerless Night

A Steer-less Night

A Steer-Less Night recounts a harrowing offshore passage as a Tayana 48 loses steering and...

Jonathan Payne

American Sailing Announces the Passing of CEO Jonathan Payne

Remembering CEO Jonathan Payne, a dedicated leader and sailor whose compassion, vision, and presence shaped...

10 Things I Wish I’d Known as a New Sailor

10 Things I Wish I’d Known as a New Sailor

10 Things I Wish I’d Known as a New Sailor shares practical lessons on confidence,...

The art of anchoring. Learn techniques about types, scope, setting, and tips to keep your boat secure and your time on the water stress-free.

The Art of Anchoring

Sharing the helm turns passengers into sailors. Engage your guests, teach with patience, and make...

Book Review : All Standing by Kathryn Miles

The book was well researched and very well written. Ms. Miles does an excellent job intertwining the story of a ship, from its design to its demise...

ASA 121, Viking Navigation

The American Sailing Association is pleased to announce the release of the newest ASA Certification - ASA 121, Viking Navigation. Designed to complement ASA’s Celestial Navigation 107 course, the new offering uses ever more rudimentary equipment.

8 Tips For the First Time Sailboat Racer

Here are eight tips for new racers that will make the challenge a bit more manageable and little less daunting

ASA’s New Horizons – Cuba

In this installment of ASA's New Horizons we look at a potentially new cruising destination - Cuba.

An Anchor Called Bruce

ASA's Anchors Aweigh series looks at a tried and tested anchor design that many cruisers use as their go-to hook - the Bruce anchor.

Green Secrets for a Clean Boat

We asked experts how they clean their boats and their advice might surprise you. When it comes to accomplishing the job here are a few universal truths.

Phonetic Alphabet Quiz

In sailing, the phonetic alphabet is an important thing to know and know well. Take this fun little quiz to keep the rust off!

What’s a Float Plan?

Sailing involves Mother Nature and that can sometimes trigger a change in plans. For that reason, we strongly advocate the use of a “float plan.”

Dolphin Encounter

The ASA video guy was out sailing this past weekend and saw these beautiful common dolphin... sailing can lead to amazing encounters with nature... something we should never take for granted...

Two Sailors That Happened to be Presidents

On this Presidents Day we, of course, asked ourselves the question: Did our former Presidents sail? The answer is yes, but two presidents are especially worth spotlighting...

Day Of The Danforth

ASA's Anchors Aweigh series looks at one of the most popular anchors on the market, the Danforth. Find out why it’s what most sailors use for their anchoring needs.

Discovering Love… and Sailing… with The Yacht Week

Adventure vacation for the young and single? Or low pressure introduction to sailing, cruising and chartering? Check out The Yacht Week...

5 Reasons to Check Out the Miami Boat Show

The 2016 Progressive® Insurance Miami International Boat Show is happening from Feb 11–15. Check our our top 5 reasons for checking this one out!

Sailing: A Sport Like No Other

What sport, besides sailing, has a competition that lasts 9 months, comprises so many skills, involves life threatening peril, & demands incredible stamina.

Amazing “Arabella” Photos From The BVIs

Chris Tucker shares his amazing photos from the megayacht Arabella's amazing voyage around the BVIs - he was joined by ASA members from all over the country

Life Begins at the End of Your Comfort Zone

Judy was a nervous sailor but gained enough confidence & expertise to pass on her knowledge to others who want to sail but are a bit intimidated by it all.

Anchoring Quiz

Anchoring is a giant part of the boating experience and we have to know how to do it well. Take our quiz and see how much you really know!

What’s In A Rig? – Wingsail

Although wingsails have risen to the limelight with the America’s Cup now employing the technology across the board, they are in no way a brand new concept.