The 2025 Lenny Shabes Sailing Festival is in the Books
If you ever wondered what a vacation looks like when sailors, sunshine, and a whole lot of rum come together—this was it. The Lenny Shabes Sailing F…
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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:…
2025 Father’s Day Gift Guide for Sailors
Father’s Day is coming up, and if the dad in your life knows how to rig a reef, eyeball the wind, or crack a cold one after setting anchor, skip the…
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.
Let’s Talk About the Ocean
Sailors are in a unique position to make a meaningful difference. We are the eyes and ears of the ocean. We see what others can’t. We witness the ch…
Deaf Sailors Navigating New Waters: Overcoming Challenges in Sailing Education
For deaf sailors, the thrill of taking to the water is paired with unique challenges. Learning to sail can be demanding for anyone, but for those who …
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.
Celebrating the Sailors of American Sailing in Twelve Fair Winds Photos
Celebrating the sailors of American Sailing in twelve Fair Winds Photos. Send in your photo to be featured and win a Fair Winds hat.
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…
How to Make the Most of This Year’s Annapolis Sailboat Show
Discover the excitement of the Annapolis Sailboat Show! Dive into a world of maritime innovation, explore cutting-edge vessels and gear, and connect w…
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…
Charting Seas and Dreams: Jimmy Cornell’s Lifetime of Sailing Adventure & Essential Voyage Planning Insights
Discover the remarkable life of sailing legend Jimmy Cornell. Explore his adventures, from circumnavigations to remote expeditions, and gain essential…
2024 Arabella Sweepstakes Winners: Denise Dyer, Bruce Garrow, and Jim Sullivan
American Sailing ran a sweepstakes with a grand prize of a dream vacation this summer aboard the Sailing Yacht Arabella. Our winners have been announc…