The Sailor’s Bucket List
The bucket list is that imaginary document in your head that holds your fantasies. What is on your sailing bucket list? We share ours with you, share …
Category: Social Media
Where Is Your Dream Destination?
We asked our social media audience about their dream destinations and they responded with enthusiasm. As you work from home, take a look at some of t…
8 Instagram Accounts That Will Motivate You to Sail
Just in case you need some motivation to go sailing we have picked out a few of our favorite Instagram accounts that beg you to…
Why Do You Love Sailing?
Our Facebook page is a spot for sailors to interact with each other and engage in conversation about the thing we love most. Sailing! So,…
Sailing Schools On Social Media That You Should Follow
We can’t be on the water every day, can we? Well, if you desire to be out on the water but your responsibilities keep you…
First Flush
After learning about Soraya Simi and her work, I checked out her short film First Flush. In just one minute we follow the journey of…
Enter our 30th Anniversary Photo Contest, win prizes!
In the month of March, we’re celebrating our 30th anniversary by gathering great sailing photos from our members and fans! If you’ve got a great…
Sailing Season 2011 Photo Contest Winners
After a long hiatus from Facebook photo contests, we’ve returned with a vengeance! This time our theme was “Sailing Season 2011” — whatever or wherever…
A Wild Week of Sea Animal Encounters
Sometimes you just wonder what they’re putting in the water. Monterey Bay Sailing, an ASA sailing school in Monterey, California, snapped this photo of an…
How Not to Dock Your Boat
If only these people had taken the American Sailing Association’s Docking Endorsement. We’ll teach you everything from the physics of docking to how to step…
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…
New discussion forum for ASA instructors on Facebook
The sport and lifestyle of sailing are ever-changing, and ASA instructors, some of the finest sailing teachers in the world, are a great resource to…
America’s Cup Live Coverage, Sailing News, and Your Moment of Zen
September is here and while it’s still high summer at ASA’s headquarters in Marina del Rey, CA, in many places the sailing season is winding…
ASA Launches Fan Appreciation Sweepstakes on Facebook
Our fans are the best, and they deserve the best. That’s why ASA is launching our Fan Appreciation Sweepstakes on Facebook, to reward and grow…
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…
This Week in Sailing History
There’s something about the first week of August. All sorts of notable events in sailing history took place this week, and here’s a list of…
Out of Office: Communication Options for Cruisers
We’ve received a number of reader questions about internet access at sea. This guest blog by ASA cruising expert Meghan Harvey has the answers! Lots…
Two Cool Videos for Sailors
A couple of videos ASA sailors should see this week: #1 Our latest advanced sailing tip produced in cooperation with Forespar Sailing. See this video…