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From Sail to Studio: How Seven Years at Sea Built Landfall

Landfall founder Emma spent years sailing the world before bringing those miles home — one...

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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...

Preparing for an Ocean Voyage

Ocean Voyage Prep: Discover 20 essential steps to prepare your boat and crew for a...

Dolphins, Whales, and Birds, Oh My!

Close Encounters with Wildlife While Cruising Discover unforgettable stories of dolphins, whales, birds, and magical...

Sailing Gear for Women

Sailing Gear for Women explores why prioritizing safety, durability, and comfort matters more than style when choosing what to wear on the water.

A Nevera

A firsthand account of surviving a rare Nevera storm in Croatia, split second decisions, crew heroism, and lessons every sailor should know.

A Misstep At Sea

A Misstep at Sea — a true offshore sailing story showing how one small decision spiraled into a dangerous chain of compounded mistakes, and the calm leadership that prevented disaster.

American Sailing Announces the Passing of CEO Jonathan Payne

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

Less Stress While Docking

Learn essential tips for less stress while docking to make sailing more enjoyable for your family on the water.

Instructor Development Week 2025

Instructor Development Week 2025: LTD instructors gather in Grenada for a week of sailing, learning, and connection.

Cruising Together

Discover what it means to Cruise Together. Learn how awareness elevates your sailing skills beyond the basics.

Eyes Open, Mind Aware

Awareness is the sailor’s true graduation—seeing wind, water, and traffic before it happens. Sharpen your senses and belong on the sea.

You Are the Skipper… But Are You a Leader?

Discover how different leadership styles shape a skipper’s success, crew morale, and teamwork on and off the water.

Two Collisions, One Day

Capt. Craig Walker shares hard-won lessons on seamanship, safety, and knowing the Rules of the Road.

Singlehanding

Capt. Roger Philips shares practical tips and lessons on mastering the art, safety, and satisfaction of sailing solo.

Balanced Crew

Balanced Crew: Explore how communication, trust, and inclusion create harmony onboard—and why gender balance strengthens every crew.

Sailing Small, Living Large

Sailing Small, Living Large: How life aboard a compact cruiser fosters teamwork, resilience, and unforgettable family adventures.

Destination, Destination, Destination: Sailing Instruction Through The Years

Turning Lessons into Games: ASA instructor Dave Simpson teaches new sailors navigation through fun, destination-based sailing games.

ReliefBand Review: Finding Relief from Motion Sickness On and Off the Water

Discover how ReliefBand eases motion sickness for sailors and travelers—on the road, at sea, and everywhere in between.

P.E.T.T: Prepare Execute Trim Tidy Up

The P.E.T.T. method: Prepare, Execute, Trim, Tidy Up. A simple framework for mastering smooth, safe, and efficient sailing.

September Mile Builder to the Dodecanese Islands

September Mile Builder: Sail Athens’ 450-mile offshore voyage tested skills, built confidence, and forged lasting crew camaraderie.

How to Extend Your Boat Battery’s Lifespan

How to Extend Your Boat Battery’s Lifespan. Smart maintenance, charging, and monitoring tips from cruising experts Gio and Julie Cappelli.