American Sailing Journal

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// IS THE AMERICA’S CUP GOOD FOR SAILING?

These days, just mention the words “America’s Cup” to any group of sailors and it’s likely that in no more than a few minutes they’ll all be arguing. Gone are the times when this same contingent would wait with bated breath, unified by their love of sailing, to see what beauty would be incarnated for this very special gentlemen’s match race around the buoys.

5 THINGS SAILORS CAN DO TO KEEP THE OCEANS CLEAN //

Everyone needs to think about the world we live in as something we should collectively protect and keep clean - a sailor’s task is to keep a particular watch over the oceans and waterways. It’s our duty to be responsible and not leave it in worse condition than when we found it. And if we can, it wouldn’t be bad if we tried to do a little clean up while we’re out there.

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// SAILING WITH KIDS

One the greatest things about sailing with kids is how it brings families together. There may be no better place on earth for bonding than on and around the family sailboat. Lessons can be taught, fences can be mended and lifelong memories can be established in the very special environment and small confines of a sailboat.

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LIGHTS QUIZ //

We all know we need nav lights when the sun goes down but it’s important to understand what we are looking at when we see the lights on other boats - they all tell a story. It’s also necessary to know the rules surrounding lights. Here’s a short quiz to test your knowledge. Good luck!

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// ARE YOU READY FOR A SAILING ADVENTURE?

There are endless paths towards the final goal of becoming a competent sea-dog. Here at ASA we believe the most effective path revolves around the concept of acquiring knowledge & skill from a trained certified professional, then utilizing what’s been learned in a real-world environment. And when it comes to late-stage core fundamental training, we believe participating in flotillas is an excellent idea.

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