Learning to Sail with Vagabonde Adventures: Embark on a Bahamas Adventure
Embark on an unforgettable Bahamas adventure with American Sailing School Vagabonde Adventures, in the sun-kissed Abaco Islands. Your instructors are …
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How to Make the Most of This Year’s Annapolis Sailboat Show
Soak up all Annapolis has to offer at this year's Sailboat Show. American Sailing is offering two can't-miss seminars in the Sailing Capital of the U.…
July 2023 Sailor of the Month: Christopher Dang
American Sailing's July 2023 Sailor of the Month is Christopher Dang from San Francisco, CA. He recently moved to the Bay area and quickly adopted sai…
40 Sailing Tips
Everytime a sailor gets on the water, there are certain steps that must be taken. Whether it's your first sail or the 400th sail, these tips will keep…
How to Prep for ASA 101
It's exciting when you still have your first sailing class ahead of you on the calendar! Here are a few steps you can take to prepare for ASA 101, inc…
40 Sailing Phrases to Know
Sailors have a way of speaking, and the sport has its own language. Some sailing phrases are common in everyday language, while others are only really…
June 2023 Sailor of the Month: Heidi Petrowicz
American Sailing's June Sailor of the Month is Heidi Petrowicz from Howland’s Landing, Kingston Bay, Duxbury, MA. Starting with childhood trips to t…
40 Sailing Terms: How to Talk Like a Sailor
In 1983, the American Sailing Association was founded by Lenny Shabes. Over the years, hundreds of thousands of sailors have become certified in the A…
Sailing Tips From American Sailing Textbooks
American Sailing textbooks provide you with the basis of knowledge required to earn your sailing certifications. If you want to begin your journey to …
Racer-Cruiser Royalty Fit for a Legend
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to be part of the unveiling of Lenny, Beneteau’s new First 44, dedicated to the memory of my mentor and frien…
May 2023 Sailor of the Month: Mark Hejtmanek
This month we were inspired by Mark Hejtmanek's story and he is our May Sailor of the Month. We sat down with Mark and asked him a few questions about…
Celebrating 40 Years with 40 Reasons to Sail
Do you love sailing? Do you need some inspiration to get out on the water? We're celebrating our 40th anniversary by listing 40 reasons to sail. From …
Peter Isler, Appointed as Chairman of the Board of American Sailing
The American Sailing (ASA) announces that Peter Isler has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Board, effective immediately. Isler, a world-renow…
American Sailing Purchases Racing Educator North U
American Sailing (ASA) has acquired North U, a performance sail racing education company that teaches sailors sail trim, tactics, and strategy to win …
American Sailing Founder and Chairman Lenny Shabes dies at 74
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Leonard “Lenny” Stanley Shabes on January 26th, 2023 in Marina del Rey, California. Lenny …
American Sailing Appoints Jonathan Payne, Executive Director
Jonathan Payne has been appointed Executive Director of the American Sailing Association. Payne takes over the position held by American Sailing Assoc…
Replacement Logbooks Are Now Easily Available
It has always been possible to obtain a replacement ASA Logbook, but it is now much easier. Have you lost your Logbook? Or is it old, tattered, and st…
ASA Board Member Michael Pandzik Dies at 77
ASA Founder and Chairman Lenny Shabes and President Cindy Shabes, with profound sadness and deep regret, want to inform all members of the American Sa…