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Exuma Islands Adventure: The New Sailor's PerspectiveExuma Islands Adventure: The New Sailor's Perspective ASA Exuma Islands Adventure Flotilla, April 2013 By Mary Clor My husband, as part of his mid-life rediscovery, decided last fall to attend a weeklong sailing school....

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Save Our Sharks: Sailors for the SeaSave Our Sharks: Sailors for the Sea This guest blog is by Jim Abernethy, renowned underwater photographer and pioneer in shark encounters without a cage. For decades he has interacted with the world's most notorious...

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How to Tie 3 Important Sailing KnotsHow to Tie 3 Important Sailing Knots 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...

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Enter our 30th Anniversary Photo Contest, win prizes!Enter our 30th Anniversary Photo Contest, win prizes! In the month of March, we’re celebrating our 30th anniversary by gathering great sailing photos from our members and fans! If you’ve got a great sailing photo from the...

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Essential sailing gear for the day sailor and cruiserEssential sailing gear for the day sailor and cruiser 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...

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Catamaran Sailing - What's the Difference?Catamaran Sailing - What's the Difference? Over the last 20 years, catamarans have seen a massive rise in popularity among charterers, cruisers, and even the casual daysailor. Curious about catamaran sailing? Here's...

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12 Reasons to Love Sailing on 12/12/1212 Reasons to Love Sailing on 12/12/12 On this momentous date, the Twelfth of December, Two-Thousand and Twelve, also known as 12/12/12, we want to count down 12 reasons why we love sailing! Please feel free to...

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Sailing Terms Everyone Should KnowSailing Terms Everyone Should Know Knowing the right sailing terms to use on board a boat is not JUST a way of sounding super cool and impressing your friends. (Though it works for that, too.) It's actually...

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Why Sailing School Makes SenseWhy Sailing School Makes Sense My first sailing class on the windy, choppy waters of Puget Sound was a Christmas gift, and probably the best one I've ever received. I was hooked immediately, but little...

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5 Ways to Start Sailing5 Ways to Start Sailing Let's say you're a novice to sailing and you're curious to give it a try. Where do you start? How can you get a taste of the sailing lifestyle, and what are you getting yourself...

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Why Be an ASA Member?

Category : American Sailing Association, Members, Social Media

ASA bahamas flotilla groupWhen you learn to sail with one of our over 300 sailing schools in the United States and around the world, you automatically get a 1 year membership with our Association. Great! But when that year is over, what comes next? Even if you don’t have another sailing course planned for the immediate future, why continue to be an ASA member? The answer comes in three parts:

1. Benefits
At just $39/year (or $69 for two years), an ASA membership often pays for itself the first time you sail with it. Members can get discounts on travel costs, chartering, sailing gear, not to mention a free subscription to SAILING Magazine. For the complete list of member benefits, click here.

2. Community
We’re not just a training program for sailors, we’re a huge network of people who share a passion for the sport and lifestyle. As an ASA member, you’ll have a ton of opportunities to stay connected with the sailing world through our flotillas, events, publications, social media, and more. Our mission is not just to provide the highest quality standard in sailing education, but also to help the sailing community grow and thrive.

3. ASA Is There For You
Your affiliation with ASA and your local sailing school form the backbone of your sailing resume whenever you want to charter a boat, join a racing team, or just borrow somebody’s day-sailer. We’re available to answer your questions, and we have a dedicated Government Liaison who stands up for your rights & interests.

ASA has certified over 835,000 sailors, but we couldn’t exist without our members. So join today and become a part of the most exciting seafaring community in the world!

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