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A Look Back at ASA's 2011 Greek Islands Flotilla -... In Part 1, the flotilla departed Athens, sailing, swimming and feasting their way to the islands of Epidaurus and Poros. By Capt. Valerie Weingrad Tuesday morning, time...

A Look Back at ASA's 2011 Greek Islands Flotilla -... Wining, Dining, and Sailing Our Way Through the Islands! By Capt. Valerie Weingrad For information on ASA's 2012 flotillas, including Greece June 9-16, click here. Our...

ASA to offer free on-the-water lessons and advanced... Strictly Sail Miami, from February 16-20, 2012, is always a popular event--a chance for sailors from around the country to escape winter gloom--and this year's version should...

The History of the ASA Beginnings Until 1983, the United States had no nationally recognized set of standards for sailors. This made it very difficult to tell who was proficient and who wasn't--a...

Sailing Season 2011 Photo Contest Winners After a long hiatus from Facebook photo contests, we've returned with a vengeance! This time our theme was "Sailing Season 2011" -- whatever or wherever that means to you!...

ASA to produce Member Book Attention ASA members - big news! We're partnering with Harris Connect to produce our first ever Member Publication, complete with photographs, sailing stories, members profiles,...

Video Highlights from the America's Cup World Series... Whether you love racing, or prefer the relaxed lifestyle of the cruiser, there's no denying the excitement and glamor that accompanies sailing's biggest competition, the America's...

Bareboat Charter Essentials: Book It Right! This feature originally appeared in the July 2010 issue of 'Sailing with Style,' the e-newsletter of the American Sailing Association. To subscribe for free, click here. By...

Featured Charter Destination: British Virgin Islands This article originally appeared in the March 2011 issue of ASA's Sailing With Style. by Captain Valerie Weingrad, ASA Certified Instructor (For a list of ASA affiliated...