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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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Welcome to the water!

Category : American Sailing Association

Ready to get pumped up for sailing season? This video from Discover Boating should help. Sailors, powerboaters, anyone who loves the water: come one, come all! Summer is nearly here.

What does ASA have on tap for this summer? Oh, nothing much:
-Certifying thousands of sailors and helping them take their sailing experience to new heights.
-Flotillas in the Caribbean, the San Juan Islands, Greece, the Aegean Rally, Croatia, Southern California, and more.
-Our Member’s Event in St. Petersburg, FL: A week of sailing, relaxation, and sunshine at the Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Marina.
-The release of our new cutting-edge textbook: COASTAL CRUISING MADE EASY

And who knows what else? Keep up with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ to find out.

ASA Schools at Strictly Sail Pacific 2012

Category : At the Shows

Going to Strictly Sail Pacific in Oakland, CA, April 12th-15th? These ASA schools will have booths—visit them to talk sailing and for special promotions and deals only available at the show! Some of the specials are listed here, and others you will have to visit to discover. And be sure to check back periodically, because new deals may be added as the show rolls along!

ASA Main Booth
Booth 340

Anacortes Yacht Charters
Exhibit Hall, 1st Floor, Booth 3
- Buy one class, get one 25% off!

Afterguard Sailing Academy
Booth 39

Aoki Yacht School
Booth 85

BVI Yacht Charters
Booth 116
-20% off for all guests who book at the show!

Modern Sailing School & Club
Booth 53
- $200 discount on initiation fee!

Open Sailing School
Booth P2/P3

Sailtime San Francisco Bay
In the Water on a Hunter 39 at Slip #59  
- FREE ASA 101/103 for new Members who sign up at the show!

San Juan Sailing

Booth 214-216

Sunsail Tortola
Booth B16
-Check out Sunsail’s special – up to 30% off your next charter when you book it at the show!

Tradewinds Sailing School & Club
asa booth