Women in Sailing – Captain Laurel Seaborn
This Women’s History Month, we’re spotlighting Laurel Seaborn—sailor, maritime historian, and director of a new Women’s Sailing Program at Ath…
The Legendary S/V Bubbles Return with ASA-Certified Virgin Island Sailing School
S/V Bubbles, the legendary sailboat from Chasing Bubbles, is back! Now restored, she offers ASA-certified courses with the Virgin Island Sailing Schoo…
SailGP Brings High-Octane Racing to Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New York
Sailing isn’t just about following official rules—it’s also about respecting the unwritten ones. From anchoring etiquette to VHF communication a…
Cooking at Sea: How to Manage the Motion of the Ocean
Explore the essential skills to manage cooking in motion, keeping things efficient, safe, and delicious with Gio and Julie Cappelli.
Sink or Sail?
ASA Director of Education Jenny McCain shares her story of learning to sail in an opti at summer camp as a youth.
VHF Confidence: Five Pro Tips
Improve your VHF radio communication skills with these five pro tips for sailors. Learn how to use working channels, scan important frequencies, hail …
What is a Refit?
Planning a boat refit for long-term cruising? Learn the top 5 priorities every cruiser should focus on, from hull integrity to rigging, sails, electri…
Celebrating the Sailors of American Sailing in Twelve Fair Winds Photos
Celebrating the sailors of American Sailing in twelve Fair Winds Photos. Send in your photo to be featured and win a Fair Winds hat.
Chasing the Dream to Circumnavigate
What does it take to sail around the world? For many cruisers, the dream of circumnavigating is where it all began. Whether they find bliss under coun…
Cruise with Confidence
Through over 20 years of mentoring and preparing sailors for the cruising lifestyle, Lisa and Andy Batchelor have developed sound advice for the aspir…
Choosing Your Offshore Escape Vessel
The dream of buying a boat and sailing to exotic islands is a powerful and exciting one and an important part of achieving that dream is selecting the…
American Sailing Welcomes Zhik as Official Apparel Partner
American Sailing (ASA), a global authority on sailing education, is excited to announce Zhik, a global leader in sailing and watersports apparel, as t…
American Sailing Announces Bulova Watches as Official Watch Partner
American Sailing, the premier organization for sailing education across North America, is pleased to announce its exciting new partnership with Bulova…
Destination Planning With Noonsite.com
Planning to take your yacht abroad for the first time? This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know, from obtaining visas and skipper c…
The First Annual Lenny Shabes Sailing Festival is in the Books
Fourteen boats, 85 guests, and numerous islands to explore—this was what the Lenny Shabes Sailing Festival was all about. It celebrated sailing whil…
Secrets of Successful Cruising
Join Julie Cappelli, of Pelagic Cruising Services, as she breaks down tips for mastering the secrets of successful cruising. Learn essential skills fr…
From Anchor to Adventure: Why Sailing is the Perfect Way to Travel
This Learn To Sail Month, one of our own American Sailing team members reminisces about her sailing adventures and how discovering the magic of sailin…
Safely Disposing of Expired Flares: A Boater’s Guide
Learn about the risks and proper disposal methods for expired marine flares, including legal options, environmental considerations, and safer alternat…