Experiences Archive - American Sailing

What Type of Sailor Are You?

Are you a cruiser, a racer, an adventurer, or a liveaboard? Sailing has room for every personality — which type are you?

Storm Tactics

Storm Tactics — Learn proven heavy weather survival strategies, storm preparation, and offshore tactics from John Neal.

Sail Smarter

Sail Smarter: The Unwritten Laws of Cruising — Real-world cruising lessons, systems, teamwork, and practical skills for safer sailing.

Best Learn to Sail Book

Sailing Made Easy Second Edition gives new sailors the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills needed to sail safely and enjoy life on the water.

Electronics for Show

Electronics for Show, Mathematics to Know explores why real offshore confidence begins with seamanship and skill.

The Future of Sailing

The Next Generation at the Helm explores youth sailing certifications, safety, and inspiring the future of sailing.

Across Oceans

What five offshore races revealed about leadership, teamwork, resilience, and the realities of life at sea.

Master Your Dinghy

Master your dinghy with real world safety systems, gear, and checklists to stay prepared, confident, and in control on every trip ashore.