Choosing a Charter Boat Company
When you took your first ASA 101 course this is the moment you were dreaming of. The sailing vacation where you are captain and the…
Category: Charter
Ports We Love: Lahaina, Maui
We left the dock in Lahaina and instantly we were on one of the most exhilarating sails we had ever embarked upon. Set on a…
Ports We Love: Anse de Colombier, St. Barth
St. Barth, home of Anse de Colombier, is the jewel of the Caribbean where you are more apt to find a souffle than rum cake.…
Sailing in Key West after the Hurricane
Many have heard the tales of destruction that hurricane Irma left in her wake. At this time, Key West is getting back to normal and preparing for a bu…
A Sailor Gets a Refresher Course
In my life as a professional sailor, I log thousands of miles a year under sail and spend many days and nights afloat. But it’s all about racing  
Ownerless Sailing!
Boat ownership is not for everyone, nor is it something everyone can afford. Not to worry, there are many other ways to get affordable access to sailb…
Malta – Sailing Through Thousands of Years of History
Malta awaits the adventurous sailor who is willing to make the journey thousands of miles to the dead center of the Mediterranean ocean.
ASA Gulf & San Juan Islands Flotilla
This is the ninth year in a row that ASA has sponsored a flotilla in the Pacific Northwest, and these cruises have become very popular.
Discovering Love… and Sailing… with The Yacht Week
Adventure vacation for the young and single? Or low pressure introduction to sailing, cruising and chartering? Check out The Yacht Week...
Amazing “Arabella” Photos From The BVIs
Chris Tucker shares his amazing photos from the megayacht Arabella's amazing voyage around the BVIs - he was joined by ASA members from all over the c…
12 Things To Pack On Your Next Charter / Flotilla
Packing light is the key to enjoying your sailing vacation. Most people end up wearing only half of the clothes they bring! Here are 12 things you sho…
Video: Sailing the BVIs
Great video of what it's like to charter a boat and sail in the British Virgin Islands (BVIs).
SAIL Magazine talks about FindMyCharter
From the July 2014 issue of SAIL Magazine – “When you’re new to chartering, shopping around can be overwhelming,†says Kathy Christensen of American Sailing Association.…
Featured Charter Destination: British Virgin Islands
This article originally appeared in the March 2011 issue of ASA’s Sailing With Style. by Captain Valerie Weingrad, ASA Certified Instructor (For a list of…
Pag Cheese, Please
Continuing “Croatian Tapestry” I rather dread the process of provisioning. Some people might enjoy it, but I’m so finicky about what I eat at any…