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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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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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American Sailing Announces Bulova Watches as Official Watch Partner

American Sailing — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 20:15:49 +0000

American Sailing, the premier organization for sailing education across North America, is pleased to announce its exciting new partnership with Bulova Watches. Bulova will become American Sailing's official watch partner.

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Secrets from Sailing High Above the Arctic Circle

American Sailing — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 15:38:18 +0000

Captain Stacey Brooks tells her story of sailing north of the Arctic Circle through the cold, foggy, beautiful fjords of Norway.

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Clean and Green-Up Your Sailboat’s Bilge

American Sailing — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 14:29:13 +0000

While it’s definitely not many boaters’ favorite places on their boat, it’s one that can have direct contact with the marine ecosystem: the bilge. With much of my life spent messing about in boats, I’ve seen a range of bilges, from pristine and orderly to dark, smelly, and grimy. While it goes without saying that the clean bilge is more pleasant to work in and be around, did you know that it’s also better for the environment? Here are 6 tips to make your boat’s bilge better for both you and the ocean.

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Look Good While Doing Good: American Sailing Partners with 4Ocean to Combat Plastic Pollution

American Sailing — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 21:39:46 +0000

American Sailing has partnered with 4Ocean, a premier ocean cleanup company committed to tackling the plastic pollution crisis head-on. Together, we are launching a new "Buy One, Pull One" campaign, a remarkable initiative designed to make a tangible impact on the global cleanup efforts. Now you can help clean the ocean through the American Sailing partnership with 4Ocean. For each apparel item purchased through the American Sailing store, one pound of plastic will be pulled out of the ocean.

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American Sailing Sponsors YCA’s Inspirational Cruiser of the Year

American Sailing — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 16:07:02 +0000

For the 2nd Annual International Cruiser's Awards, American Sailing is once again sponsoring The Most Inspirational Cruiser of the Year Award. The International Cruisers Awards were created by the Young Cruisers Association as a way to highlight and reward cruisers for their hard work in content creation as well as shine a light on outstanding individuals in the cruising culture.

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