Member Benefit Spotlight – Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO)
One of my long-lasting memories of bareboat chartering has become a ritual when in the perfect anchorage. My family enjoys catamaran sailing so we ty…
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American Sailing Member Benefits
Oh lordy – the birds are chirpin’, the snow’s melted and that boat is ready to gallop around for another spring and summer (at least). Here’s …
The Best Gifts For Sailors This Father’s Day
Don’t go shopping for a tie this father’s day. This year your father’s day gift is going to be meaningful. Every sailor likes getting gear so wh…
Product Review: California Cowboy
American Sailing has a new partner in its member benefits program and it may be one of the most useful products that casual sailors will utilize. If …
The Process of Buying Sails, and How to Protect Your Investment
Buying New Sails For Your Sailboat While there are plenty of types of sails out there ranging from golliwompers, fishermen, and in the old days, bloop…
4 Reasons Why You Should Be A Member of American Sailing
The American Sailing Association is the largest sailing education organization in the world. Sure, there are over 400 schools and 7000+ instructors. Y…
Essential Sailing Gear
There are many ways to go sailing, from relaxing day sails and low-stakes racing to long-term cruising and adventurous offshore passages, but some thi…
ASA Member Benefits Help You Save Big!
You learned to sail and you have your ASA certifications. Is that it? No! ASA wants to continue to help you on your sailing adventure and we want you …
Arabella ASA Member Event
The ASA member's event in the BVIs saw 34 sailors from all over the country board the beautiful 165' Arabella in Tortola for a week long sailing adven…
Last Chance: ASA Member Cruise on Arabella
There are still a few cabins available from January 18th to 24th, 2015 aboard the luxurious megayacht Arabella! Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity…
ASA members unite for a special week in the BVIs
Lots of people sail the British Virgin Islands every year, but not many get to do it in quite the same style as the 2014…
American Sailing Week takes over St. Petersburg
One of the big sailing summer kick-offs took place June 15th-22nd, 2012, as the Renaissance Vinoy Resort in St. Petersburg, FL became ASA territory. Members…
The More You Know, the More Fun Sailing Is!
A wise man or woman once said, knowledge is power. Nowhere is this truer than in sailing, where the more you learn, the more worlds…
ASA to produce Member Book
Attention ASA members – big news! We’re partnering with Harris Connect to produce our first ever Member Publication, complete with photographs, sailing stories, members profiles,…
Cruising Croatia: From James Bond to Marco Polo
This is a special guest blog by Captain Jean de Keyser, who led ASA’s 2011 Croatia flotillas and operates Gulfcoast Sailing School, an ASA affiliate…
Winners of the ASA Fan Appreciation Sweepstakes
Thousands entered, but only 5 could win. We’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone who participated in our recent Fan Appreciation Sweepstakes…
ASA launches learn to sail online system with “Your First Sail” course
Stepping aboard a sailboat for the first time takes courage. The new sailor is entering a floating world where there are new rules, and even,…
Voyaging with Velella: Home Is Where the Boat Is
This is the final installment in the “Voyaging with Velella” series by ASA writer-at-large Meghan Harvey. Meghan, her husband Prescott, and their cat Nessie have…