Product Review: Vanguard Binoculars
A couple of friends went sailing with me recently. They flew in from Texas and had never been to the Pacific Ocean. They had never been sailing. As th…
What Is In Your Sailing Bag?
I bought the perfect sailing bag in Newport, Rhode Island. I didn’t need it but, it called me in the window. A big number #3 stitched to the side o…
ASA Sailor Saves a Woman Adrift Off Los Angeles
Most of the time, when a sailing skipper rescues someone from the water, it’s one of the crew who fell overboard, and it’s usually a man (85%), bu…
So, You Need Wind to Sail?
A sailor’s world revolves around the wind and staying aware of the wind’s direction is crucial. When you are just beginning to sail-you may feel s…
American Sailing Association Releases New Brand and Exciting Partnership with Stars & Stripes 87 Restoration Project
As well as the launch of its new brand, American Sailing is also proudly announcing its partnership as a founding sponsor with The New York Harbor Sai…
5 Reasons To Sail In San Diego
You want to learn to sail so why not pick a convenient destination to take your sailing courses? San Diego is the ideal location to visit because you …
Why You Should Not Sail
We tend to explain why you should sail on these pages but for once we will be pessimistic and let you in on some secrets about sailing. This is why y…
#Saillocal: Have You Sailed Lake Erie?
If you have never visited the Great Lakes region, do you really understand how large these lakes are? For a segment of the population that has no clue…
Exploring the Chesapeake Bay
Exploring the Chesapeake Bay During the Arabella Cruise By Gwen Mayes American Sailing has partnered with the Manhattan Yacht Club to offer charter cr…
What Is Your Favorite Boat Music?
If I want a guaranteed eye roll from my wife while sailing, I can turn the volume up on the radio and play Sammy Hagar’s “Sailing” and sing at …
Featured Sailing School: BlueWave-Tashoot Sailing Academy
Sailing Israel does not always appear on the average sailor’s bucket list but with its proximity to popular sailing destinations and its rich histor…
2021 Hands Across The Sea Caribbean Getaway Sweepstakes
Hands Across The Sea has donated close to half a million books and helped over 900 schools to improve literacy in the Caribbean.
Sailing Alone Around the World
Sailing Alone Around the World by Joshua Slocum “Sailing Alone Around the World” by Joshua Slocum is probably the most famous circumnavigation sto…
Parts of a Sailboat – The Keel
The keel is a fixed appendage on the bottom of the hull that provides the sideways resistance needed to counter the force of the wind on the sails. Th…
Featured School: Southern Most Sailing School
Keywest conjures up images of the Conch Republic, Jimmy Buffet, and tropical-tasting boat drinks. The action on Duval street, the humidity, and the …
Update: Hands Across The Sea Continues To Deliver Books
Hands Across the Sea is at it again packing and sending books for kids in the Caribbean. While many schools continue to grapple with how learning will…
The Little Blue Book of Sailing Wisdom
The Little Blue Book of Sailing Wisdom is a unique book of quotes, verses, and traditional sailing axioms compiled by editor Stephen Brennan.
7 Ways to Sail Greener and Protect Your Local Waters!
Sailing is an amazing sport, powered by wind and so close to the water – it’s impossible not to feel connected to nature – and that’s why we l…