Bareboat Charter Checklist
It was not that long ago that I boarded my first ever bareboat charter. The excitement with which we approached the catamaran is something I still fee…
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 …
Treat Yourself – The Sailing Stuff You Need to Start the Season
Oh lordy – the birds are chirpin’, the snow’s melted and that boat is ready to gallop around for another spring and summer (at least). Here’s …
ASA Way to Foretell a Lowering Sky
“When in evening, say ye, ‘Fair weather, for the heaven is red’. And if in morning, say, ‘Today will storm, for the sky is red and lowering’…
What’s in a Rig? The Sloop
What’s in a Rig? Today we begin our new series about sailboat rigs with the one that many of us sail – the Sloop Rig.
Featured Instructor: Captain Jeremiah Swetel
Captain Jeremiah Swetel of Erie Islands Sailing is This Month’s Featured Instructor Jeremiah started his journey with boating at the age of ten in C…
8 Ways To Foster Environmental Awareness
Captain Jeremiah Swetel of Erie Islands Sailing is This Month’s Featured Instructor Jeremiah started his journey with boating at the age of ten in C…
7 Things Sailors Can Do to Make for a Healthier Environment
A sailor’s task is to keep watch over the oceans & waterways and it’s our duty to be responsible and not leave it in worse condition than when we …
Ecology Tips For Sailors
ASA is committed to helping its members, students and partners obtain knowledge about environmental issues.
Where Is All the Plastic Going?
We all know there is a plastic problem and we come in contact with the issue on a regular basis. Sailors commonly see plastic floating on the surface …
The Science of the Ocean
The ocean is a vast space, and sailors inhabit just the surface. Below us, around us, and even above us, we are all affected by what goes on in the oc…
Reefing is Important
We’re talking about reefing - a foreign concept for some, a tried and failed practice for others - either way it's an important skill for real sailo…
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 …
Considering a Catamaran Charter? Know The Language
If you are considering a charter there is a good chance you’ll be thinking about a catamaran for your sailing vacation. While you should pick up ASA…
Sailing Terms and Multiple Meanings
Do you have those moments when you say one thing but those around you think you meant something else? Well, welcome to life on a sailboat. Sailing voc…
History of the Yacht
When does a boat become a yacht? One answer has always been, you can tell a yacht when you see one. But, It really has nothing to do with size of the …
Coastal Cruisers Vocabulary
As you consider expanding your sailing education, you might think about coastal cruising and taking ASA 103, Basic Coastal Cruising. With this course,…