Bite Size Lessons : MOB First Response
In this lesson we take a look at what happens when there is a "man overboard" and learn the important Y.T.P.S.C. acronym that reminds us what the firs…
Category: Learn To Sail
Free Sailing Content From ASA
Most of us sailors are sitting at our desks attempting to work while fantasizing about sailing. The weekend can’t come soon enough and that bareboat…
Chartering in Europe?
One of the coolest things about sailing is the access it provides to some of the most amazing places the planet has to offer. Although plenty of these…
Heaving to – What is it and why you should know how to do it?
Heaving to (to heave to and to be hove to) involves parking the boat while out at sea. It's easy to do but it takes a little practice as every boat is…
Teen Sailing Summer Program in the British Virgin Islands
Go Sailing With SeaTrek BVI When the COVID-19 crisis is behind us will your teenagers need an outlet? Will you? For young sailors as well as those wan…
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 …
Tips From The Text: Tips on Coastal Cruising
Sailing Tips Come From Coastal Cruising Made Easy, the Official Manual for the ASA Basic Coastal Cruising Course. You’re ready to cruise and all tha…
7 Tips for Night Sailing
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.
Bite Sized Lessons : Hypothermia
In this lesson we take a look at some of the do's and don'ts when it comes to hypothermia and how to prevent a life-threatening situation.
5 Things to Remember When the Wind Starts Coming Up
After a solid two hours of sailing in perfect conditions, more white caps begin to emerge and the sky seems irritated. You know the mood of the wind i…
Central Park Sailboats
Learning To Sail in New York City My boat was on a beam reach when a gust came over the water and nearly capsized my vessel. With that small diversion…
Learning to Sail in the Florida Keys
Sailing In The Keys Let’s go straight for the cliches and talk about the Conch Republic and a salty life and toss in flip-flops while you are at it.…
Sailing in Greece With Fair Winds Sailing
In case you didn’t know, it is common knowledge that the best way to see Greece is by boat. By sailboat to be exact. Sailing the waters off the coas…
The Best Spots To Travel To Learn To Sail
The ASA offers schools around th eworld to travel to to learn to sail. Pick a destination and get started on your dream to learn to sail.
Cruise Abaco Kudos
We recently heard from Edward Bucklin Jr who had some wonderful things to say about one of our ASA Certified Sailing Schools - Cruise Abaco...
Should ASA Instructors (and Skippers in General) Be Good Swimmers?
Should You Know How to Swim to Learn to Sail? For sailors who grew up perpetually wet from ages 5 to 25, having fun righting capsized dinghies, less f…
Zero Sailing Knowledge is Unacceptable
Four hundred miles off the coast of Barbados, and more than 2,500 miles into their voyage Stan Dabrowny, 74, slipped and fell from the boat. His wif…
Seamanship Gone to the Dogs!
Yes, your furry first mate is great to have around on a day-sail or cruise - they provide moral support, positive affirmation and usually a bit of com…