Equipment Archives - American Sailing

Gear Guide for Beginner Sailors and Enthusiasts

Zeke Quezada, ASA — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 17:04:00 +0000

If you're just starting out with sailing, having the right gear is essential. Here's a detailed guide to help you and your family select the best sailing gear to start your sailing adventures. Each recommendation comes with possible uses and the type of conditions they are suitable for, catering to both novice sailors and sailing enthusiasts.

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Soft-Sided Travel Bags for Sailors

Zeke Quezada, ASA — Mon, 15 May 2023 20:30:31 +0000

There are many benefits to learning how to pack for the unique needs of traveling on a sailboat. We present a selection of our favorite soft-sided and water-resistant or waterproof bags to get you ready for travel season.

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The American Sailing Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Zeke Quezada, ASA — Fri, 05 May 2023 20:58:09 +0000

This Mother's Day give women who sail the gifts they really want — Somand jackets, Sperry topsiders, Nomadix blankets, and Stream2Sea beauty.

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Interactive Media Classes (Online Learning)

Zeke Quezada, ASA — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 16:24:00 +0000

It’s no secret that the COVID-19 crisis has changed our lives forever, and the sailing world is no different. From closed marinas to social distancing on sailboats, ASA has begun to re-examine what the new normal will look like once we are all allowed to return to our daily routines. One thing that ASA did learn is that there is a need for online courses in the form of interactive online instruction. While study-at-home courses were already being utilized by some sailing schools, the need for a bonafide online course alternative has been realized and plenty of schools are currently ...

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What Type of Sailboat is This?

Zeke Quezada, ASA — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 14:44:00 +0000

Do you know the difference between a junk and a sloop? What about a Yawl and a Ketch? This guide to sailboats will have you identifying boats like a lifelong sailor.

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What is a PFD (lifejacket)

Zeke Quezada, ASA — Tue, 27 Dec 2022 15:54:00 +0000

In the official language of the USCG, a wearable device that will keep you afloat should you fall in the water is a “personal flotation device” or “PFD.” Lifejacket and PFD are interchangeable terms. PFDs are officially classed as Types I, II, III, IV, and V, according to their design, construction, and intended use. The specific type required aboard depends on the type of vessel, its use, and the waters in which it sails. Life jackets save lives. A vessel underway must carry a USCG-approved life jacket for every person aboard. The jackets must be readily available for use and ...

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How to Tie 3 Important Sailing Knots

American Sailing — Tue, 29 Nov 2022 15:11:00 +0000

There are as many sailing knots as there are stars in the night sky — or so it seems. But the reality is that most sailors can get along with only knowing a few, as long as they’re the right ones. In this blog I’ll single out three very important sailing knots, explaining what they’re used for and how to tie them. Don’t forget, it’s necessary to practice these in order to get them down. Your fingers need the tactile learning experience in order to develop muscle memory that will allow you to tie them quickly when you need to! ...

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Product Review: Ronstan Rope Bag, Winch Handle Pocket & Drink Holder

Zeke Quezada, ASA — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 15:23:49 +0000

I don’t enjoy admitting this, but I am a messy sailor. I don’t always coil the lines correctly, and my knots don’t look as good as they should. In addition, my cockpit lacks organization, and when I look through some of the compartments on my boat, I start to rethink if I have what it takes to be called a sailor. After all, aren’t sailors fastidious and meticulously neat? Aren’t your lines always supposed to be in order? Luckily for me, Ronstan has identified my flaw and is helping. So, this month we are looking at Ronstan rope bags, winch ...

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Member Benefit Spotlight – Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO)

Zeke Quezada, ASA — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 14:52:00 +0000

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 over the water as your kids feed you snacks through the netting. Perfect vacation spot! Every sailor needs a hammock. This month’s featured Member Benefit is from Eagles Nest Outfitters. An American Sailing Membership is valuable in more ways than ...

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Mid-Summer Sailor’s Buying Guide

Zeke Quezada, ASA — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 20:35:23 +0000

With the summer sailing season in full swing, you have probably figured out that you need new gear. If you spend any time on the water you will see equipment and apparel that you need to have to enhance your sailing experience. That is where we come in to help you find a few more pieces to round out your sailing repertoire. This summer, update, add or just get another one of these suggestions. Can you ever have too much sailing gear? Gill Marine Offshore Jacket ($375) Once you realize that you need to upgrade your offshore jacket you ...

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