American Sailing Journal - Volume 36, Issue 12, December 2019

American Sailing Journal

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Volume 36, Issue 12

December 2019

The holiday season is fast approaching and, as we look back on this past year, we are proud of ASA’s many successes.


●	We donated over $13,000 to our Veterans Sailing Education Program and certified veterans through 120 ASA schools.
●	Our Women on the Water campaign is going strong and ASA schools have already certified over 5,000 women at the ASA 101 level in 2019.
●	Also in 2019, ASA members donated over $47,000 to Hands Across The Sea and, to date, have been part of an effort that has donated over 500,000 books to more than 400 schools and libraries in the Eastern Caribbean.

We appreciate you, our ASA members, and we wish you a joyous holiday season as we look forward to the New Year.

Happy Holidays,

Cindy Shabes, ASA President

Gift Guide for Sailors

Our goal is pretty simple at ASA. We want to help you find the perfect gift for the sailor in your life. If they have an affinity for the ocean, are an avid sailor or have just expressed an interest in sailboats, let this be your guide to giving them the gift of sailing this holiday season.

Holiday Gift Guide >>

Arabella Updates

Offshore Voyage Recap

Here is a recap from Arabella’s voyage from New York to Bermuda that took place back in November. This joint venture between ASA and the Manhattan Sailing School provides a unqiue opportunity for students to sail an offshore passage and potientially earn their ASA 108 and ASA 117 certifications.

New BVI Voyages

We’ve added two new BVI voyages!

In February our members are invited to join us on an amazing 7-day romantic Valentines Day sailing vacation in the British Virgin Islands. In April you can enjoy spring break with your kids in the BVI onboard Arabella.

Learn More >>

Must Do Things in the BVI

The British Virgin Islands are a famously popular spot for bareboat charters in the Caribbean. In fact, more ASA students choose the BVI as their destination of choice than any other charter destination.

After you have obtained your ASA 104 certification and you want to head to the British Virgin Islands for a bareboat charter, how are you going to fill your itinerary? We have a few ideas of things to do in the British Virgin Islands on your sailing vacation.