Storm-Ready: Choosing a Safe Spot for Your Boat
Since 2003, I’ve studied hurricane damage patterns up close. One truth has become clear: where you put your boat is just as important as how you …
Category: Weather
The Importance of Planning Where to Put Your Boat for a Hurricane
Learn how to ensure your boat survives a hurricane by choosing the right location. Discover key insights from expert Carolyn Shearlock, of The Boat…
Mastering The Swell Bridle: One Of The Best Kept Secrets For A Rolly Anchorage
Learn how to tackle the challenge of rolly anchorages with this comprehensive guide. Understand the causes, employ a swell bridle effectively, and ens…
How and Why to Heave To
"Heaving-to" is a classic technique employed to endure severe weather conditions while at sea. Heaving-to is an essential skill for all mariners, as i…
Chris Bedford: Empowering Sailors with Precision Marine Weather Forecasts
Chris Bedford is the ultimate marine weather coach, teaching sailors to turn the superficial data served by apps into true weather wisdom, helping the…
Where Do You Get Your Weather?
Where do you get your weather info before you go sailing? I sit in front of a computer, miles away from my sailboat, and I make a plan for the coming …
Hurricane Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Resources
UPDATE: This Hurricane season has already wreaked havoc on sailors and the American Sailing family. Hurricane Fiona affected Puerto Rico and Hurrica…
ASA Way to Foretell a Lowering Sky
“When in evening, say ye, ‘Fair weather, for the heaven is red’. And if in morning, say, ‘Today will storm, for the sky is red and lowering’…
Reefing is Important
We’re talking about reefing - a foreign concept for some, a tried and failed practice for others - either way it's an important skill for real sailo…
5 Things to Consider Regarding Weather
Weather can make or break your sailing adventure. Learn how to prepare for different weather scenarios, use the right tools and apps, and sail safely …
Adrift: Would You Survive?
Faced with a catastrophic sailing event could you survive or is Hollywood not realistic?
ASA Assists Hurricane-Ravaged Affiliates
The American Sailing Association has raised almost $30,000 for affiliates to help them re-open for business after being ravaged by recent hurricanes.
Rambler capsizes in Fastnet Race with ASA co-founder Peter Isler onboard
During last week’s Fastnet Race in the Irish Sea, the yacht Rambler, which Sailing World called “the most advanced, powerful monohull race boat in the…
Sailing Tragedy in Race to Mackinac 2011
As you may have already heard, on Monday the U.S. Coast Guard confirmed the death of two sailors competing in the Chicago-Mackinac Race. A late…
Voyaging with Velella: How to Sail Across a Bar
Continuing the Voyaging with Velella series by ASA writer-at-large Meghan Harvey. Meghan and her husband Prescott have been cruising aboard their boat Velella for the…
Voyaging with Velella: Rite of Passage (Part 1)
Continuing the Voyaging with Velella series by ASA writer-at-large Meghan Harvey. Meghan and her husband Prescott have been cruising aboard their boat Velella for the…
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…