5 Things in Sailing I’ve Learned the Hard Way
With summer in full bloom, I sit here on a mooring thinking… What are some things I’ve learned the hard way on this boat? There…
Category: Cruising Tips
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  
The Educational Aspect of Chartering
The American Sailing Association believes that a great charter experience is truly the reward of a superior sailing education.
Talking About the Local Notice to Mariners
The Local Notice to Mariners is a document published by the U.S. Coast Guard that contains changes to charts, and notices of activities in our local w…
Interview with Legendary Cruising Sailor Lin Pardey (Part 2 of 2)
If you have ever done any serious cruising or thought about doing some, Lin and Larry Pardey have probably popped up on your radar. Through the decade…
Interview with Legendary Cruising Sailor Lin Pardey (Part 1 of 2)
If you have ever done any serious cruising or thought about doing some, Lin and Larry Pardey have probably popped up on your radar. Through the decade…
Bracing for Impact – A Quick List of Hurricane Protection Reminders
A short list of some important, and maybe commonly overlooked, precautionary ideas to keep in mind when trying to protect a boat at the dock during a …
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.
Cruising Boat Spotlight: The Columbia 50
In our new series of great cruising boats we begin with a crowd favorite – the Columbia 50. With its bubble top, long graceful lines and inherent sp…
When Anchors and Vegetables Meet
The mushroom anchor is named after its shape, it has its place in the anchoring universe, but is not really the anchor you’ll see on most cruising b…
7 To-Dos on the Spring Checklist!
The snow is in our proverbial wake and now it's time to get at that pre-launch spring checklist. Here are seven big ones that should be considered bef…
ASA’s New Horizons – Cuba
In this installment of ASA's New Horizons we look at a potentially new cruising destination - Cuba.
An Anchor Called Bruce
ASA's Anchors Aweigh series looks at a tried and tested anchor design that many cruisers use as their go-to hook - the Bruce anchor.
What’s a Float Plan?
Sailing involves Mother Nature and that can sometimes trigger a change in plans. For that reason, we strongly advocate the use of a “float plan.â€
Day Of The Danforth
ASA's Anchors Aweigh series looks at one of the most popular anchors on the market, the Danforth. Find out why it’s what most sailors use for their …
8 Actions to Help A Hypothermic Sailor
Falling overboard while sailing in cold weather is the express train to hypothermia - the lowering of the body’s core temperature due to exposure...
Holiday Cooking Sailing Style!
We asked Carolyn Shearlock, author of The Boat Galley Cookbook, for some good recipes to create onboard during the holidays.
Cruising the Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest cruising grounds, tucked between Vancouver Island & the British Columbia mainland, this amazing spot is truly a sailor’s delig…