Members Articles

One of my long-lasting memories of bareboat chartering has become a ritual when in the perfect anchorage.  My family enjoys catamaran sailing so we typically bareboat charter a catamaran in the 40 to 48-foot range with a trampoline at the bow.   If you have the right hammock you attach it under the trampoline and you hover a few inches Read More >

Oh lordy – the birds are chirpin’, the snow’s melted and that boat is ready to gallop around for another spring and summer (at least). Here’s a list of some presents to get yourself and your lovely to make it a more pleasant sailing season. Read More >

Don’t go shopping for a tie this father’s day. This year your father’s day gift is going to be meaningful. Every sailor likes getting gear so why not get a fathers day gift that is perfect for every sailor. ASA members enjoy discounts on sailing gear and apparel. Already a member? Access Your Benefits Ronstan Quick Lock Winch Handles The Ronstan Read More >

American Sailing has a new partner in its member benefits program and it may be one of the most useful products that casual sailors will utilize.  If you are a racer and you do not need superfluous stuff on your boat, you may think I am wrong.  If you are a racer and you love to celebrate your Wednesday night Read More >

Buying New Sails For Your Sailboat While there are plenty of types of sails out there ranging from golliwompers, fishermen, and in the old days, bloopers, for most of us, sails simply come in three different forms.   Main sails Genoas and jibs Spinnakers, both symmetric and the new gennakers Let’s discuss these three sails, and the options that are available, Read More >

The American Sailing Association is the largest sailing education organization in the world. Sure, there are over 400 schools and 7000+ instructors. Yes, ASA is part of a community of sailors who are advocates for the health of our world’s oceans.  Over 500,000 people have learned to sail with ASA, but why should YOU be a member?  Four Reasons Why Read More >

There are many ways to go sailing, from relaxing day sails and low-stakes racing to long-term cruising and adventurous offshore passages, but some things never change. The wind and seas are just as they were thousands of years ago, and still present the same opportunities and challenges. The only difference is that these days we have much better sailing gear Read More >

You learned to sail and you have your ASA certifications. Is that it? No! ASA wants to continue to help you on your sailing adventure and we want you to remain a part of this great community of like-minded water lovers.    ASA members enjoy a number of perks that more than pay for themselves.  Take a look at the savings Read More >

The ASA member’s event in the BVIs saw 34 sailors from all over the country board the beautiful 165′ Arabella in Tortola for a week long sailing adventure. Read More >