Weather Archives - American Sailing

How and Why to Heave To

Zeke Quezada, ASA — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 21:12:04 +0000

"Heaving-to" is a classic technique employed to endure severe weather conditions while at sea. Heaving-to is an essential skill for all mariners, as it proves valuable in various situations. This maneuver allows you to delay your arrival at a port until more favorable light or tide conditions prevail or simply "park" the boat while attending to necessary repairs.

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Chris Bedford: Empowering Sailors with Precision Marine Weather Forecasts

Zeke Quezada, ASA — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 16:02:22 +0000

Chris Bedford is the ultimate marine weather coach, teaching sailors to turn the superficial data served by apps into true weather wisdom, helping them make smart decisions at sea. Chris is a veteran of 10 America's Cup cycles, among many other highlights in his career.

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Where Do You Get Your Weather?

Zeke Quezada, ASA — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 15:07:00 +0000

Where do you get your weather info before you go sailing? I sit in front of a computer, miles away from my sailboat, and I make a plan for the coming week of sailing. I check the weather. I check the forecast. My search becomes more extensive when on a charter or in unfamiliar waters. If it’s hurricane season, I become an amateur meteorologist. What do you check? View this post on Instagram A post shared by AMERICAN SAILING (@americansailing) Here are some options the next time you need to plan a sail with the weather in mind. Mobile App ...

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Hurricane Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Resources

Zeke Quezada, ASA — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 14:14:00 +0000

UPDATE: This Hurricane season has already wreaked havoc on sailors and the American Sailing family. Hurricane Fiona affected Puerto Rico and Hurricane Ian crossed over Florida and the Carolinas. While some of our schools were sparred heavy damage others are trying to make their way back to business as they attempt to assess the heavy damage to their boats and marinas. American Sailing will support these sailing schools in any way we can. As sailors, hurricane season is always in the back of our minds. There is no escaping the threat that we all feel both personally and tangentially when ...

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ASA Way to Foretell a Lowering Sky

Lenox Grasso — Mon, 02 May 2022 15:44:00 +0000

“When in evening, say ye, ‘Fair weather, for the heaven is red’. And if in morning, say, ‘Today will storm, for the sky is red and lowering’.” – The Book of Matthew 16:2-3 In late winter and spring precipitation begins its transition from snow to rain. As rain clouds form, they become thicker and lower in the sky, usually as a warm front approaching from the west climbs on top of an existing cool air mass. Eventually, the clouds turn blue-gray or heavy gray in color. This process of cloud condensation, with varying success, has been predicted ahead of time ...

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Reefing is Important

American Sailing — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 12:37:00 +0000

We’re talking about reefing - a foreign concept for some, a tried and failed practice for others - either way it's an important skill for real sailors.

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5 Things to Consider Regarding Weather

American Sailing — Tue, 30 Mar 2021 13:46:00 +0000

Weather can make or break your sailing adventure. Learn how to prepare for different weather scenarios, use the right tools and apps, and sail safely and smartly. These five tips are a must read before you set sail.

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Adrift: Would You Survive?

Zeke Quezada, ASA — Mon, 21 Sep 2020 18:29:00 +0000

Faced with a catastrophic sailing event could you survive or is Hollywood not realistic?

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ASA Assists Hurricane-Ravaged Affiliates

American Sailing — Mon, 20 Nov 2017 21:20:14 +0000

The American Sailing Association has raised almost $30,000 for affiliates to help them re-open for business after being ravaged by recent hurricanes.

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Rambler capsizes in Fastnet Race with ASA co-founder Peter Isler onboard

American Sailing — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 22:03:11 +0000

During last week’s Fastnet Race in the Irish Sea, the yacht Rambler, which Sailing World called “the most advanced, powerful monohull race boat in the world,” capsized after its keel broke off. On board was ASA co-founder Peter Isler, Rambler’s navigator. In our latest e-newsletter, we reported on Rambler’s record-breaking performance in the Transatlantic Race. Now, Peter Isler describes a very different experience in detail. According to his account, it was “a nice, nasty day on the Irish Sea,” with low visibility and the sea stacking up. He went on to describe how, though no one is quite sure why ...

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