Bite Sized Lessons : Deciphering Tell Tales…
Learn how tell tales behave in different conditions, and how to use them to keep your sails trimmed efficiently.
Android Gets Handy on the Boat (Part 1)
We take a look at some Android Apps that simplify measurements frequently done onboard, such as those used for Dead Reckoning.
Navigation Rules Quiz
Nail our Navigation Rules quiz, based on the USCG Navigation Rules & Regulations Handbook, and hit the water with a little more confidence.
Sailing Education Works!
Charlie & Sharon took ASA sailing courses at St. Augustine Sailing (an ASA Certified Sailing School) and learned how important a sailing education can…
Bite Sized Lessons : Port/Starboard Right Of Way…
Learn who has the right of way as two sailboats approach each other; one on starboard tack, the other on port tack.
Book Review : All Standing by Kathryn Miles
The book was well researched and very well written. Ms. Miles does an excellent job intertwining the story of a ship, from its design to its demise..…
ASA 121, Viking Navigation
The American Sailing Association is pleased to announce the release of the newest ASA Certification - ASA 121, Viking Navigation. Designed to compleme…
8 Tips For the First Time Sailboat Racer
Here are eight tips for new racers that will make the challenge a bit more manageable and little less daunting
ASA’s New Horizons – Cuba
In this installment of ASA's New Horizons we look at a potentially new cruising destination - Cuba.
An Anchor Called Bruce
ASA's Anchors Aweigh series looks at a tried and tested anchor design that many cruisers use as their go-to hook - the Bruce anchor.
Green Secrets for a Clean Boat
We asked experts how they clean their boats and their advice might surprise you. When it comes to accomplishing the job here are a few universal truth…
Phonetic Alphabet Quiz
In sailing, the phonetic alphabet is an important thing to know and know well. Take this fun little quiz to keep the rust off!
What’s a Float Plan?
Sailing involves Mother Nature and that can sometimes trigger a change in plans. For that reason, we strongly advocate the use of a “float plan.”
Dolphin Encounter
The ASA video guy was out sailing this past weekend and saw these beautiful common dolphin... sailing can lead to amazing encounters with nature... so…
Two Sailors That Happened to be Presidents
On this Presidents Day we, of course, asked ourselves the question: Did our former Presidents sail? The answer is yes, but two presidents are especial…
Day Of The Danforth
ASA's Anchors Aweigh series looks at one of the most popular anchors on the market, the Danforth. Find out why it’s what most sailors use for their …
Discovering Love… and Sailing… with The Yacht Week
Adventure vacation for the young and single? Or low pressure introduction to sailing, cruising and chartering? Check out The Yacht Week...
5 Reasons to Check Out the Miami Boat Show
The 2016 Progressive® Insurance Miami International Boat Show is happening from Feb 11–15. Check our our top 5 reasons for checking this one out!