Equipment Articles

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 Read More >

The USCG requires certain safety equipment on a boat and it is imperative that you make sure that your vessel is properly outfitted with this equipment.  These minimum standards require U.S Coast Guard “approved” or “certified” equipment. This equipment includes: Life Jackets All recreational vessels must carry one wearable life jacket for each person on board. Any boat 16 feet Read More >

The question that is asked most often when going on a daysail has to be: Should I wear a lifejacket? The answer is YES, you should wear a life jacket or Personal Flotation Device (PFD)  while sailing.  Is the answer clear? The data suggest that drowning is the leading cause of death aboard vessels.  An overwhelming majority of these victims 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 >

What’s in a Rig? Today we begin our new series about sailboat rigs with the one that many of us sail – the Sloop Rig. Read More >

The parts of a boat will soon become second nature when you learn to sail. Read More >

Don’t judge me but I used this towel for three weeks without washing it.  Sometimes you have to sacrifice in order to get a full idea of what a product can do.  Before we get into the thick of it, let me explain that I have had a second Nomadix towel in a drybag, on my boat for more than 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 >

A couple of friends went sailing with me recently. They flew in from Texas and had never been to the Pacific Ocean. They had never been sailing. As the story has been told countless times now, I whispered into the wind and whales appeared.  There, along the port side of my 33-foot sailboat, were a couple of Pacific Grey Whales Read More >