Seasickness Prevention 101
Seasickness is a form of motion sickness triggered when the brain receives conflicting messages from the eyes, inner ears, and sensory nerves. Whil…
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Understanding Lift
If you’ve ever wondered how a sailboat moves forward – even when it’s not running with the wind – you’re not alone. It seems almost magical:…
How to Be a Great Sailing Crew in 3 Steps
Steve Hunt, professional sailor and high school sailing coach, distills decades of experience into three essential characteristics that define a gr…
So You’ve Taken a Sailing Course… Now What?
You passed a sailing course. Now what? Explore some real-world, practical ways to stay on the water, build your skills, and become a confident sail…
A Few of My Favorite Things: Sailing Books
What makes a great sailing book? Authenticity, passion, vivid imagery, and character development come to life in these four sailing books.
American Sailing and SeaPeople Join Forces to Enhance Sailing Education World-Wide
American Sailing and SeaPeople partner to offer unparalleled sailing educational tools and digital logbook capabilities to sailors worldwide.
Women in Sailing – Captain Laurel Seaborn
This Women’s History Month, we’re spotlighting Laurel Seaborn—sailor, maritime historian, and director of a new Women’s Sailing Program at Ath…
The Legendary S/V Bubbles Return with ASA-Certified Virgin Island Sailing School
S/V Bubbles, the legendary sailboat from Chasing Bubbles, is back! Now restored, she offers ASA-certified courses with the Virgin Island Sailing Schoo…
SailGP Brings High-Octane Racing to Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New York
Sailing isn’t just about following official rules—it’s also about respecting the unwritten ones. From anchoring etiquette to VHF communication a…
Cooking at Sea: How to Manage the Motion of the Ocean
Explore the essential skills to manage cooking in motion, keeping things efficient, safe, and delicious with Gio and Julie Cappelli.
Sink or Sail?
ASA Director of Education Jenny McCain shares her story of learning to sail in an opti at summer camp as a youth.
American Sailing Welcomes Zhik as Official Apparel Partner
American Sailing (ASA), a global authority on sailing education, is excited to announce Zhik, a global leader in sailing and watersports apparel, as t…
American Sailing Announces Bulova Watches as Official Watch Partner
American Sailing, the premier organization for sailing education across North America, is pleased to announce its exciting new partnership with Bulova…
From Anchor to Adventure: Why Sailing is the Perfect Way to Travel
This Learn To Sail Month, one of our own American Sailing team members reminisces about her sailing adventures and how discovering the magic of sailin…
Safely Disposing of Expired Flares: A Boater’s Guide
Learn about the risks and proper disposal methods for expired marine flares, including legal options, environmental considerations, and safer alternat…
Rebuilding Paradise: The Bitter End Yacht Club’s Inspiring Comeback
Discover the inspiring journey of the Bitter End Yacht Club, from devastation to triumph. Explore how this iconic Caribbean resort rebuilt and reimagi…
Dive into the World of Sailing with Dave Perry: Master the Racing Rules and Learn Winning Tactics
Master the racing rules and tactics of sailboat racing with Dave Perry's expert guidance. Dave Perry's upcoming online classes, "Rules You Need To Kno…
Taking Your Yacht Abroad For The First Time
Sailing to a foreign country can entail a maze of paperwork and procedures, a stark contrast to the simplicity of air travel. Understanding each desti…