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The Legendary S/V Bubbles Return with ASA-Certified Virgin Island Sailing School

American Sailing — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 22:29:01 +0000

S/V Bubbles, the legendary sailboat from Chasing Bubbles, is back! Now restored, she offers ASA-certified courses with the Virgin Island Sailing School. Learn to sail in the Caribbean while supporting youth programs that empower at-risk kids.

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SailGP Brings High-Octane Racing to Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New York

American Sailing — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 16:34:43 +0000

SailGP is setting the stage for an exhilarating year in the U.S., a triple-header bookended by landmark events in Los Angeles and New York. These races are not just about speed and strategy; they’re about bringing fans closer to the action, creating a festival-like atmosphere, and making sailing more exciting and accessible than ever.

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Cooking at Sea: How to Manage the Motion of the Ocean

American Sailing — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 15:26:50 +0000

Cooking aboard a cruising boat can be one of the most rewarding yet challenging aspects of life at sea. With limited space to cook and create, constantly moving work surfaces, and an ever-changing environment, preparing meals onboard often feels like an adventure in itself. But mastering the art of cooking at sea is important. In this article, we’ll explore the essential skills, gear, and techniques to manage cooking in motion, keeping things efficient, safe, and – most importantly – delicious.

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Sink or Sail?

American Sailing — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:43:29 +0000

How does one start their journey into sailing? Maybe many others have a story like mine, but I wish it was more commonplace. Sailing draws you in and feeds your soul. When you learn to be at one with the boat and glide through any conditions that the weather throws at you, then there’s no going back.

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Deaf Sailors Navigating New Waters: Overcoming Challenges in Sailing Education

Zeke Quezada, ASA — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 15:55:02 +0000

For deaf sailors, the thrill of taking to the water is paired with unique challenges. Learning to sail can be demanding for anyone, but for those who are deaf, the experience requires adjustments, patience, and often customized teaching methods. While instructors and students must work around these barriers, many deaf sailors successfully navigate the learning process and thrive.

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Celebrating the Sailors of American Sailing in Twelve Fair Winds Photos

Christy McFerren — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 20:24:11 +0000

Celebrating the sailors of American Sailing in twelve Fair Winds Photos. Send in your photo to be featured and win a Fair Winds hat.

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Chasing the Dream to Circumnavigate

Behan & Jamie Gifford | Sailing Totem — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 20:00:12 +0000

What does it take to sail around the world? For many cruisers, the dream of circumnavigating is where it all began. Whether they find bliss under countless stars far from land or anchored in gin clear Bahamian water waiting for the green flash at sunset, the allure of sailing the world got them there. What’s the next step to chase the ambitious goal to sail around the world?

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Cruise with Confidence: Lessons Learned from Coaching New Cruisers

Lisa & Andy Batchelor — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 21:32:53 +0000

Through over 20 years of mentoring and preparing sailors for the cruising lifestyle, Lisa and Andy Batchelor have developed sound advice for the aspiring cruiser. From discovering your "why" to planning, stress management, and education, the Batchelors set the stage for smooth seas.

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Choosing Your Offshore Escape Vessel

John Neal, mahina.com — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 16:49:20 +0000

The dream of buying a boat and sailing to exotic islands is a powerful and exciting one and an important part of achieving that dream is selecting the right boat to take you over the horizon in safety and comfort. Here’s how to successfully go about it.

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American Sailing Welcomes Zhik as Official Apparel Partner

American Sailing — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 18:41:53 +0000

American Sailing (ASA), a global authority on sailing education, is excited to announce Zhik, a global leader in sailing and watersports apparel, as their official apparel partner. This partnership brings together ASA’s commitment to sailing excellence with Zhik’s innovative performance gear, providing American Sailing members with exclusive access to top-tier sailing apparel.

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