Sail Trim Quiz
Sail trim is a big part of a sailor’s knowledge base. Here’s a little quiz to see if you know what you're doing when you're out sailing!
Category: Learn To Sail
Diversity in Sailing – Where Is It?
Ayme Sinclair is just an ordinary sailor, but at the same time she is anything but. Like many of us, she races with her team…
North Sails Factory Tour
Sailmaking is an ever-changing, constantly developing and always interesting element of sailing so we like to keep up with the latest trends and technologies. North…
First Day of Sailing School
The night before my first day of sailing school was spent eyeballing a huge pile of clothes and items on my floor, trying to decide what exactly I sho…
Getting My Feet Wet
In just fifteen short hours, my days of watching from the shorelines are over. This is the year I trade in my bystander hat for a flashy pair of parta…
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…
No Ordinary Round the World Voyage
Not everyone gets to experience a full dose of inspiration quite like Carl Huber who will soon be sailing around the world alone, non-stop and unassis…
Ownerless Sailing!
Boat ownership is not for everyone, nor is it something everyone can afford. Not to worry, there are many other ways to get affordable access to sailb…
5 Reasons Why All Kids Should Sail
There might be nothing in the world that packs as many life lessons as the activity of sailing. It teaches teamwork, engineering, history, patience, oceanography,…
ASA Schools Reopen After Hurricanes
Many ASA Certified Sailing Schools are open & ready for your business despite the recent hurricanes - so contact them and see what they have to offer!
Small Boat Spotlight : The Everlasting Hobie 16
When you stop and think about what boats are responsible for luring people into the world of sailing the Hobie 16 has got to be in the top three!
Glossary of America’s Cup Sailing Terms
For sailors who are checking out the America's Cup we have created this glossary to help you understand what the announcers are talking about...
5 Thoughts About Sailing With Kids
One the absolute greatest things about sailing with kids is how it brings families together. There may be no better place on earth for bonding than o…
Can You Really Make a Living Sailing Boats?
It’s a question many of us ask ourselves when we are out having an amazing day on the water - can I earn a living sailing?
Bite Sized Lessons : Anchoring Basics
In this lesson we take a look at anchoring and the meaning of the terms "rode" and "scope".
Time to Get Cruising Catamaran Certified
Since the launch of ASA's new Cruising Catamarans Made Easy textbook there has been a lot of interest in the ASA 114, Cruising Catamaran certification…
Bite Sized Lessons : VHF Radio Channels
In this Bite Sized Lesson we take a look at common VHF radio channels and what they are used for.