American Sailing Journal - May 2016

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ARE YOU READY FOR THE SAILING SEASON?

PRELAUNCH CHECKLIST //

The snow is in our proverbial wake and now it's time to get at that pre-launch spring checklist. We've highlighted seven big ones that should be considered. Don't think of it as work! It's caring for a lovely old friend. Do it right and have a great spring and summer season of sailing!

7 To-Dos For Your Boat! >>

\\ BITE SIZED LESSONS

We know that learning to sail can be overwhelming and there is a lot to take in. In an effort to help, we've created a series of "Bite Sized Lessons" taken straight out of our textbooks – Sailing Made Easy and Coastal Cruising Made Easy.

Watch Bite Sized Lessons >>

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE //

The ASA has a number of online quizzes to help you remind yourself of some important sailing topics such as Navigation Rules, Phonetic Alphabet, Anchoring and more...

Take A Quiz >>

\\ GET ASA CERTIFIED

Consider taking your sailing to the next level and signup for a course to earn the next level of ASA Certification. Or maybe it's been a few years since you last sailed - retake a sailing course and get back up to speed before heading out on the water!

Get ASA Certified >>

You can find more online resources to improve your sailing skills & knowledge on our Sailors Resources page.

ALSO CHECK OUT...

We take a look at some Android Apps that simplify measurements frequently done onboard, such as those used for Dead Reckoning.

Read More >>

Watch Docking Under Power – Drills, another instructional video that is part of the Docking Made Easy educational series.

Watch Video >>

"After about 10 min on the water, learning how to harness the wind, I was hooked," Ron said of the fateful first day of sailing - and now he's an ASA Outstanding Instructor.

Read More >>

ONE MORE THING...

The American Sailing Association has partnered with yacht Arabella to offer an amazing sailing vacation this summer with special ASA member pricing.

The Grand Tour visits the big three – Newport, Nantucket & Martha's Vineyard. These are absolutely the BEST vacation spots on the East Coast. This is where the President, movie stars and moguls go to hang out, hide and relax.

Due to popular demand we sold out our 1st week so we've added a 2nd week!

Book now to get your choice of cabins before we sell out!

KEEP IN TOUCH...