How to Deal With Seasickness While Sailing
Don't let seasickness ruin your ability to enjoy sailing. There are plenty of seasoned sailors who started out with complications from motion sickness…
June 2023 Sailor of the Month: Heidi Petrowicz
American Sailing's June Sailor of the Month is Heidi Petrowicz from Howland’s Landing, Kingston Bay, Duxbury, MA. Starting with childhood trips to t…
The Ocean Race Sails Into Newport with a Warning About the Health of the Seas
The Ocean Race stopped over in Newport, Rhode Island in mid-May 2023 with a message about the health of the seas and an exciting outlook toward the fu…
5 Places to Learn to Sail This Summer
Why do we sail? Is it the tranquility, the adventure, or the breathtaking beauty of the outdoors? It is a touch of all those things wrapped into a sai…
Are You Ready To Sail Greece?
This June, American Sailing sailors will join a flotilla with Fairwinds Sailing Greece and visit destinations well known to travelers but less inhabit…
40 Sailing Terms: How to Talk Like a Sailor
In 1983, the American Sailing Association was founded by Lenny Shabes. Over the years, hundreds of thousands of sailors have become certified in the A…
Sailing Tips From American Sailing Textbooks
American Sailing textbooks provide you with the basis of knowledge required to earn your sailing certifications. If you want to begin your journey to …
Tips for Diving Into the Sailing Season
As you embark on the sailing season, it is always a good idea to be well-prepared. Here are some early-season tips to get you off to a great start wit…
Sail Catalina with Blue Pacific Yachting
American Sailing School, Blue Pacific Yachting have added new learn to sail classes to their already lengthy collection of sailing courses. Their 6 …
7 Global Sailing Races to Follow
An overview of seven of the big races, regattas, and race series that occur regularly around the world. These are iconic events, both old and new, tha…
Racer-Cruiser Royalty Fit for a Legend
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to be part of the unveiling of Lenny, Beneteau’s new First 44, dedicated to the memory of my mentor and frien…
May 2023 Sailor of the Month: Mark Hejtmanek
This month we were inspired by Mark Hejtmanek's story and he is our May Sailor of the Month. We sat down with Mark and asked him a few questions about…
Soft-Sided Travel Bags for Sailors
There are many benefits to learning how to pack for the unique needs of traveling on a sailboat. We present a selection of our favorite soft-sided and…
Featured Instructor: Captain Chris Cooper
Meet this month's American Sailing featured instructor, Captain Chris Cooper, of Anchors Aweigh Sailing School in New London, Connecticut. He has bee…
Parts of a Sailboat – The Deck
Understanding the deck of a sailboat is all part of learning to sail. Essentially, the deck of a boat is both your office and your supply cabinet, fro…
The American Sailing Mother’s Day Gift Guide
This Mother's Day give women who sail the gifts they really want — Somand jackets, Sperry topsiders, Nomadix blankets, and Stream2Sea beauty.
Celebrating 40 Years with 40 Reasons to Sail
Do you love sailing? Do you need some inspiration to get out on the water? We're celebrating our 40th anniversary by listing 40 reasons to sail. From …
Featured School: Anchors Aweigh Sailing School
Anchors Aweigh Sailing School in New London, CT, is located on the Thames River. Their goal is to help you reach your sailing potential while introduc…