Sail Local: Sailing The Great Lakes
Take a look at a map of the United States and the Great Lakes seem to be dwarfed by the two large bodies of water on the east and the west. Don’t le…
Category: Destinations
Ports We Love: Sailing The Amalfi Coast
We walked to the top of the street to stretch our legs after a day of sailing. The sun baked the colorful hillsides and the air was rich with the smel…
Where Are We Sailing Today?
The goal at American Sailing has always been and will continue to be, to educate and prepare sailors to learn to sail confidently and safely. Our pri…
BVI’s Legendary North Sound Rises Again
By Bob Curley Writer, Editor and Sailor, Bob Curley, is a Rhode Island Expert who contributes to American Sailing on sailing New England and the Carib…
Destination Learning: Where to Travel To Learn to Sail
If you have been on the fence about learning to sail because you feel like you don’t have the time, have you considered the thought of a vacation sp…
Where and How To Bareboat Charter
We dropped anchor in about 30 feet of water beside an island that had the ruins of an old prison. Some kids were climbing to the top of an outcrop and…
Visiting Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket and Cuttyhunk on the ASA Grand Tour of New England
Writer, Editor and Sailor, Bob Curley, is a Rhode Island Expert who contributes to American Sailing on sailing New England and the Caribbean. The ASA …
Beyond Newport; Sailing and Sightseeing in Rhode Island
Writer, Editor and Sailor, Bob Curley, is a Rhode Island Expert who contributes to American Sailing on sailing New England and the Caribbean. Newport …
Planning a Sailing Vacation: Differences between a Bareboat Charter, Captained Charter, and Flotilla
There comes a moment when you are sprawled out on a beautiful beach and you look out at the ocean and see a sailboat and you wish you had opted for so…
5 Things You Should Know About Sailing Vacations
Considering a sailing vacation is often just a far off fantasy for plenty but once you obtain the confidence through your sailing education it feels l…
Charter Yachts and Bermuda Racers Gather to Race and Mingle in Newport
Writer, Editor and Sailor, Bob Curley, is a Rhode Island Expert who contributes to American Sailing on sailing New England and the Caribbean. The beau…
Newport for Sailors
Writer and Editor, Bob Curley, is a Rhode Island Expert who offers up some tips for your visit to New Port, Rhode Island. Don’t let the mansions and…
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 …
Sailing Arabella with American Sailing
There are eight sails on Arabella, and when she is fully outfitted to move in the wind, she is majestic. When you see her from shore, you ponder what …
Where to Sail Now: The Mediterranean
Where to Sail? The Mediterranean Overview With a storied history and a rich culture, the “Med” is a dream destination for many sailors. The port…
Sailing Guadeloupe with Sea Dog Sailing
Ahhh Oui! Guadeloupe American Sailing Captain and CEO of Sea Dog Sailing, Stacey Brooks, sails Guadeloupe and wants to share her experience with fello…
2022 Sailing Adventures with American Sailing
Do You Need Sailing Vacation Inspiration This year, join American Sailing as we sail to destinations near and far. From the tropical waters of the Bri…
11 Tips For Bareboat Cruising
Night sailing is a bit of a different animal so we’ve cobbled together seven tips to keep in mind as you sail off into the wild black yonder.