Are You A Cat Person
Why Sail a Catamaran? The wind was blowing well over 20 and the swells were coming across the beam both in rapid succession and with great fury. This…
Cruise Abaco Kudos
We recently heard from Edward Bucklin Jr who had some wonderful things to say about one of our ASA Certified Sailing Schools - Cruise Abaco...
Should ASA Instructors (and Skippers in General) Be Good Swimmers?
Should You Know How to Swim to Learn to Sail? For sailors who grew up perpetually wet from ages 5 to 25, having fun righting capsized dinghies, less f…
ASA Remembers Catalina Yachts Found Frank Butler
The sailing world has lost an icon. Frank Willis Butler, President and Chief Executive Officer of Catalina Yachts, passed away on 15 Nov 2020 at age 9…
Where To Sail in 2021
Once It’s Safe To Travel, Where You Should Go I’m going big. I am going to compile my bucket list of sailing destinations and start checking them…
Gone In An Instant
Falling overboard at night is every sailor’s worst nightmare. This exact scenario played out last July during Chicago Yacht Club’s annual Race to …
ASA Top Stories of 2020
2020 is winding down and we thought we would share our favorite stories of the year. You may have been a bit distracted the past…
ASA Instructor Tip: Setting The Hook
Knowing that your boat is securely anchored will give you the peace of mind to leave the boat while you are ashore and allow you to sleep soundly.
Zero Sailing Knowledge is Unacceptable
Four hundred miles off the coast of Barbados, and more than 2,500 miles into their voyage Stan Dabrowny, 74, slipped and fell from the boat. His wif…
The Winners: Hands Across The Sea Sweepstakes
And The Winners are….Kids who have received 20,441 books because of the Hands Across The Sea Sweepstakes. Hands Across The Sea has added 491 preschools…
Seasickness Stinks!
6 tips to avoid seasickness! With the proper preparations and/or medications it doesn’t have to affect your day of sailing.
Time For The America’s Cup
Photos Courtesy of 36th America’s Cup presented by Prada – © COR 36 | Studio Borlenghi One hundred seventy years ago the oldest trophy in…
Book Gift Ideas For A Sailor
Tis the season to be reading and every sailor has a favorite book that is brought out at a favorite anchorage.
Should You Be Sailing During The Coronavirus
Before you decide to go sailing you should check with your local county, city or municipality to understand what they are recommending.
Featured Instructor: Captain James Marvin
Captain Jim Marvin has been teaching in Florida for over 20 years and currently leads classes with Sailing Florida in St. Petersburg, Florida.
The British Virgin Islands Are Set to Reopen
The BVI are set to reopen and sailors are happing to get back to their favorite cruising grounds.
Seamanship Gone to the Dogs!
Yes, your furry first mate is great to have around on a day-sail or cruise - they provide moral support, positive affirmation and usually a bit of com…
What Women Want Men to Know on Boats
When women sailors are together, the number one question they ask is, how do I get on a safe boat? Skipper Jenn answers that question.