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Are We Letting GPS Do Too Much of the Thinking?

GPS won't save you if you've stopped thinking. Learn how to use modern nav tech...

Reefing Techniques

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

Two boats making contact, crews gesturing

Racing Rules Applied: Why Even Experienced Sailors Still Get the Racing Rules Wrong

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

Plastic pollution

What One Sailing School Is Doing for the Environment

7 Simple Ways to Be a More Earth Friendly Boater starts with small habits that...

Bite Sized Lessons : Deciphering Tell Tales…

Learn how tell tales behave in different conditions, and how to use them to keep your sails trimmed efficiently.

Android Gets Handy on the Boat  (Part 1)

We take a look at some Android Apps that simplify measurements frequently done onboard, such as those used for Dead Reckoning.

Navigation Rules Quiz

Nail our Navigation Rules quiz, based on the USCG Navigation Rules & Regulations Handbook, and hit the water with a little more confidence.

Sailing Education Works!

Charlie & Sharon took ASA sailing courses at St. Augustine Sailing (an ASA Certified Sailing School) and learned how important a sailing education can be...

Bite Sized Lessons : Port/Starboard Right Of Way…

Learn who has the right of way as two sailboats approach each other; one on starboard tack, the other on port tack.

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!