Where To Sail This Summer
The American Sailing Association has announced that it will be leading 3 Exclusive Sailing Tours this summer. You must sign up today, April 1, 2019.…
Category: Sailing Fun
Join ASA in the Landfill Challenge!
You’ve been challenged! Sailors are motivated to contribute less to the ocean’s plastic problem, but when plastic is incorporated into almost everything we do, where…
From ASA 101 to Unforgettable Adventures Crossing Oceans
ASA Certified Sailor Scott Elles is Living Life There are some truly amazing circle-the-globe races out there. There’s the Volvo Ocean Race, the Vendee Globe,…
Interview with Sailing Legend Peter Isler
We had the privilege of catching up with world-renowned sailor Peter Isler to get his thoughts on the state of sailing and racing today:
Bringin’ Back Tough – The Golden Globe Race is a Solo Round the World Race for Sailors Like Us
These days, when you think about round the world races, images of high tech surfboard-like carbon fiber boats with enormous black sails sailing downwind at…
Kupps Full of Dreams
Sailing not only makes life more enjoyable, it can produce unforgettable adventures that can literally change lives. The story of Captain Robert Kupps…
Laura Dekker Interview, Part 2
ASA sits down with Laura Dekker an articulate, soft spoken, thoughtful young lady whose wisdom belies her years. At the age of 16, after a five hundre…
Laura Dekker Interview, Part 1
ASA sits down with Laura Dekker an articulate, soft spoken, thoughtful young lady whose wisdom belies her years. At the age of 16, after a five hundre…
New Years Resolutions for Sailors
Ah yes, the dawn of a new year. The slate is sparkling clean – you can now be the person you always wanted to be.…
Interview with Scott Elles, Clipper Round the World Race Crew Member (Part 2)
Scott Elles got the sailing bug at age 50, got certified to ASA 101,103, 104, 114 and a year later he signed up for the Clipper Round the World Race!
The Southern Ocean Shows No Mercy
We really enjoy following the Volvo Ocean Race and this year’s race has been phenomenal. In the past it’s always been a flurry of media…
Interview with Scott Elles, Clipper Round the World Race Crew Member (Part 1)
Scott Elles got the sailing bug at age 50, got certified to ASA 101,103, 104, 114 and a year later he signed up for the Clipper Round the World Race!
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…
Get That Cat Outta Here!
The big news this week is Patrizio Bertelli, team principal of Challenger Luna Rossa, has stated, on the record, that the 36th America’s Cup will b…
Foiling Monos for Next America’s Cup?
The smart money isn’t on the 36th America’s Cup being held on J-class yachts. However, there are rumors of the Cup possibly returning to monohull…
Learning Lessons From the America’s Cup
As we await the main act of the 35th America’s Cup, we reflect on what’s gone on so far and consider sailing's most significant event.
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...