Experiences Archive - American Sailing

Food & Wine in Dubrovnik

Sail Croatia’s coast on a GASTRO-SAIL flotilla with wineries, oyster farms, island stops, and Adriatic swimming from Dubrovnik.

Central Dalmatian Islands

Sail Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast from Trogir to Hvar and Vis on a week-long flotilla with turquoise waters and relaxed island sailing.

Gulf of Fethiye, Turkey

Sail Turkey’s stunning southwest coast on a guided flotilla with hidden coves, ancient ruins, calm seas, and unforgettable camaraderie.

Frostbiting

Frostbiting on Lake St. Clair captures Detroit sailors chasing late season wind before winter closes in.

Boat Electricity Basics

Boat Electricity Basics: Watts Up? explains voltage, batteries, AC vs DC, and marine electrical safety in clear, practical boating terms.

Cruising Boat Selection

Cruising Boat Selection: Design, Construction, and Smart Buying Decisions gives a clear framework to evaluate boats and buy with confidence.

Sailing French Polynesia

Sailing French Polynesia: Sailing Bora Bora, Raiatea, Taha’a and Huahine shares logistics, itineraries, and insider tips for Tahiti charters.

Watchkeeping

Watchkeeping: Offshore Safety, Structure & Confidence teaches professional watch systems, fatigue management, and safer multi-day passages.

Precision Maneuvering

Precision Maneuvering: Boat Handling in Wind, Current and Tight Spaces builds docking confidence through physics-based control strategies.

Welcome to Spite Sailing

Welcome to Spite Sailing follows two women racing offshore shorthanded in pursuit of leadership, access, and adventure.

Sailing into STEM

Sailing Into STEM explores how sailing brings science, engineering, math, and physics to life through hands-on learning.

Cruise Catalina Island

4-day Catalina flotilla from Marina del Rey to Avalon & Two Harbors—sailing, yoga, raft-ups, hikes & social nights at sea.

Terror at Night

Nighttime MOB Drills and Steering Failure at Sea reveals offshore lessons in seamanship problem solving and calm under pressure

Sailing in Force 8

Anyone Can Be a Sailor. Discover how ASA 101 builds confidence, teaches the basics, and helps beginners feel at home on the water.

Anyone Can Be A Sailor

Anyone Can Be a Sailor. Discover how ASA 101 builds confidence, teaches the basics, and helps beginners feel at home on the water.

Helm Failure Survival

Learn how to stay calm and regain control when steering fails. Practical techniques to steer, stabilize, and get home safely.