2024 National Women’s Sailing Association Conference will be held June 8 in New Orleans
With American Sailing as one of its valued sponsors, the 2024 National Women’s Sailing Association Conference will take place in New Orleans on June…
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ASA Sailing Fun Program and ASA Junior Sailing Program Coming to Asia in 2024!
Announcing ASA's Sailing Fun and Junior Sailing Programs - tailored for Asia's eager young sailors. Dive into the essence of sailing, tailored for eve…
Interview with Nigel Calder and Jan Athenstadt of BoatHowTo.com
American Sailing sat down with Nigel Calder, author of the best-selling ‘Boatowners Mechanical and Electrical Manual’ and co-founder of BoatHowTo.…
Unlock Trouble-Free Sailing: Expert Insights from Jan Athenstadt and Nigel Calder on Boat Maintenance Essentials
Dive into the essentials of boat maintenance with American Sailing's upcoming online class hosts and experts Jan Athenstadt and Nigel Calder. Learn fr…
January 2024 Sailor of the Month: Gabriele Grant
This month we were inspired by Gabriele Grant's story and she is our January 2024 Sailor of the Month. Gabriele is one of our younger American Sailing…
December 2023 Sailor of the Month: Howard Clayman
This month we were inspired by Howard Clayman's story and he is our December 2023 Sailor of the Month. This story takes us to Herzliya, Israel, where …
November 2023 Sailor of the Month: Keith Allman
This month we were inspired by Keith Allman's story and he is our November Sailor of the Month. Keith resides in New York and his home port is Liberty…
October 2023 Sailor of the Month: Elizabeth Henderson
This month we were inspired by Elizabeth Henderson's story and she is our October Sailor of the Month. She hails from San Francisco, CA, and in only f…
September 2023 Sailor of the Month: Sherry Roth
American Sailing's August 2023 Sailor of the Month is Sherry Roth who hails from Barnegat Bay, near Toms River, NJ. In just one short year, Sherry has…
Your Sailboat Engine Won’t Start. Now What?
Sailing is a captivating and rewarding endeavor that allows individuals to connect with nature and challenge their skills on the open water. However, …
Look Good While Doing Good: American Sailing Partners with 4Ocean to Combat Plastic Pollution
American Sailing has partnered with 4Ocean, a premier ocean cleanup company committed to tackling the plastic pollution crisis head-on. Together, we a…
American Sailing Sponsors YCA’s Inspirational Cruiser of the Year
For the 2nd Annual International Cruiser's Awards, American Sailing is once again sponsoring The Most Inspirational Cruiser of the Year Award. The In…
How To Toss a Line: A Critical Aspect of Docking Done Well
Tossing a line is the critical point at which your sailboat makes connection with land. The toss itself is an art and science that can make this a sea…
Farewell and Fair Winds, Jimmy Buffett
The American Sailing crew was saddened along with the rest of the world to see a legend sail on from this life this past Friday. We tip our hats to th…
Barcolana – The Biggest Sailing Race Around
The Barcolana is an annual sailing event and regatta in the Gulf of Trieste, located in the northeastern part of the Adriatic Sea. It is one of the la…
August 2023 Sailor of the Month: Randy Stafford
American Sailing's August 2023 Sailor of the Month is Randy Stafford from Ken Caryl, CO. For the past twelve years Randy has been cruising through ASA…
How to Manage Trash Aboard
We at Sailors for the Sea get asked a lot about how to deal with trash, and what’s “ok” to throw overboard. And the simple answer is, in a perfe…
How to Start a Sailing Race Effectively
Starting to race can be a daunting experience for any sailor. In fact, the start itself can be the most pulse-raising part of the race. Bill Gladstone…