American Sailing Journal

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// 5 THINGS TO REMEMBER WHEN THE WIND COMES UP

After a solid two hours of sailing in perfect conditions, more white caps begin to emerge and the sky seems irritated. You know the mood of the wind is changing and, as a sailor, know you’ll be adjusting along with it.

Here are 5 things to keep in mind when you feel that feeling - #3 might take some practice!

5 THINGS TO REMEMBER WHEN THE WIND COMES UP

HEAVING TO - WHY SHOULD YOU KNOW HOW TO DO IT? //

Heaving to (to heave to and to be hove to) involves parking the boat while out at sea. It’s mainly a heavy weather defense strategy but some people use the tactic to delay a harbor entrance for morning light, fix something or possibly just to have a little lunch at sea.

It’s easy to do but it takes a little practice as every boat is different!

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Great Learning Experience!

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// CRUISING BOAT SPOTLIGHT: HUNTER VISION

There is really nothing particularly extraordinary about the Hunter Vision compared to most cruising boats of that time except that Hunter took a crack at making a boat with a free-standing mast - literally a giant aluminum pole set far-forward and keel-stepped with no spreaders, no shrouds, & no backstay!

GO SAILING APP - NOW INTERNATIONAL //

The sailing communities’ remarkable acceptance of the GO SAILING app has demanded that we expand its capabilities and availability to truly connect the entire sailing world. Starting immediately, the GO SAILING app is available to download on iOS & Android in 100+ countries all around the world!

FREE Download >>

// BOOK REVIEW

Peter Isler, two-time America's Cup winner and one of ASA’s founding directors, has sailed in and won hundreds of races over the last forty years. In that time, he has acquired a vast array of knowledge about sailing techniques and tactics, not to mention a boatload or two of entertaining stories along the way. In this book, he brings them all together into a single guide to help you make the most of your time on the water, whether you're going for a leisurely sail with friends or competing to win. Filled with information that will help you become a better sailor, Peter Isler's Little Blue Book of Sailing Secrets is an invaluable source of guidance you'll rely on every time you set sail.