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…
Tag: sailing
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…
Taking Your Yacht Abroad For The First Time
Sailing to a foreign country can entail a maze of paperwork and procedures, a stark contrast to the simplicity of air travel. Understanding each desti…
2024 National Women’s Sailing Association Conference will be held June 8 in New Orleans
With American Sailing as one of its valued sponsors, the 2024 National Women’s Sailing Association Conference will take place in New Orleans on June…
Taking Your Yacht Abroad For The First Time
Sailing to a foreign country can entail a maze of paperwork and procedures, a stark contrast to the simplicity of air travel. Understanding each desti…
Women in American Sailing History
Dive into the remarkable stories of three influential women on the water. Join us as we celebrate Women's History Month by recognizing the powerful im…
ASA Sailing Fun Program and ASA Junior Sailing Program Coming to Asia in 2024!
Announcing ASA's Sailing Fun and Junior Sailing Programs - tailored for Asia's eager young sailors. Dive into the essence of sailing, tailored for eve…
8 Common Misconceptions about Sailing
Sailing is a popular and enjoyable activity, but it can also be surrounded by various misconceptions. Eight common misconceptions about sailing are se…
40 Sailing Tips
Everytime a sailor gets on the water, there are certain steps that must be taken. Whether it's your first sail or the 400th sail, these tips will keep…
40 Sailing Phrases to Know
Sailors have a way of speaking, and the sport has its own language. Some sailing phrases are common in everyday language, while others are only really…
How to Tie 3 Important Sailing Knots
There are as many sailing knots as there are stars in the night sky — or so it seems. But the reality is that most sailors can get along with only k…
Why Sailing School Makes Sense
I didn’t grow up on a boat. I had been to the ocean and watched sailboats from the beach and I was intrigued. It wasn’t until I had a job and a …
A Love Letter to Sailing
It is that time of the year when we feel like expressing our love for the special people and things in our lives. This year I am professing my love fo…
How Much Sailboat Do I Need?
Okay, you’ve checked out of 101, 103 & 104 and the sailing fever is still burning strong. You need to either check into a hospital or buy your first…
5 Spots To Use Your ASA 101 Certification
Not long ago I watched as a pair of newlyweds hired my 12-year-old to teach them how to sail. We were on vacation and my two boys had been zipping acr…
5 Things to Consider Regarding Weather
Weather can make or break your sailing adventure. Learn how to prepare for different weather scenarios, use the right tools and apps, and sail safely …
Sailing Destination: Italy’s Amalfi Coast
It’s a hard job, but somebody’s got to do it. I’ve just returned from a week of cruising on the Amalfi Coast, a region of southern Italy known f…
Seasickness Stinks!
6 tips to avoid seasickness! With the proper preparations and/or medications it doesn’t have to affect your day of sailing.