Sailing Story Archives - American Sailing Learning To Sail Is Just The Beginning Thu, 27 Mar 2025 22:29:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.5 https://asa.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-american-sailing-logo-07-32x32.png Sailing Story Archives - American Sailing 32 32 The Legendary S/V Bubbles Return with ASA-Certified Virgin Island Sailing School https://asa.com/news/2025/03/27/sv-bubbles-return-with-virgin-island-sailing-school/ https://asa.com/news/2025/03/27/sv-bubbles-return-with-virgin-island-sailing-school/#respond Thu, 27 Mar 2025 22:29:01 +0000 https://asa.com/?p=74160 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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]]> https://asa.com/news/2025/03/27/sv-bubbles-return-with-virgin-island-sailing-school/feed/ 0 Deaf Sailors Navigating New Waters: Overcoming Challenges in Sailing Education https://asa.com/news/2024/12/06/deaf-sailors-overcome-challenges/ Fri, 06 Dec 2024 15:55:02 +0000 https://asa.com/?p=73032 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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]]> From Anchor to Adventure: Why Sailing is the Perfect Way to Travel https://asa.com/news/2024/07/04/why-sailing-is-the-perfect-way-to-travel/ Fri, 05 Jul 2024 04:23:42 +0000 https://asa.com/?p=71526 This Learn To Sail Month, one of our own American Sailing team members reminisces about her sailing adventures and how discovering the magic of sailing has changed her life. Learn why she believes sailing is the ultimate way to travel. Embrace freedom, adventure, and unforgettable destinations.. Learn to Sail and transform your travels!

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]]> Women in American Sailing History https://asa.com/news/2024/03/27/women-in-sailing-history/ Wed, 27 Mar 2024 22:52:56 +0000 https://asa.com/?p=66370 Dive into the remarkable stories of three influential women on the water. Join us as we celebrate Women's History Month by recognizing the powerful impact women have had in the sailing community.

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]]> Sailing Community Mourns the Loss of Sally Helme, Esteemed Publisher Emeritus of Cruising World, at 70 https://asa.com/news/2024/03/25/sailing-community-mourns-the-loss-of-sally-helme/ Mon, 25 Mar 2024 23:21:09 +0000 https://asa.com/?p=66297 Sally Helme, Publisher Emeritus at Cruising World and Sailing World Magazine, was a trailblazer in the sailing world. Her remarkable contributions, advocacy for women in sailing, and leadership make her an icon in the industry. Sally's legacy will continue to inspire generations of sailors.

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]]> January 2024 Sailor of the Month: Gabriele Grant https://asa.com/news/2024/02/02/sailor-of-the-month-gabriele-grant/ Fri, 02 Feb 2024 17:33:21 +0000 https://asa.com/?p=64494 This month we were inspired by Gabriele Grant's story and she is our January 2024 Sailor of the Month. Gabriele is one of our younger American Sailing certified sailors — but has quite a story to tell already. At age 18 she has already been sailing for 7 years, and has a cohort of peers who share much of her journey. It's exciting to see the next generation of sailors enjoying the sport and taking their education and skill development seriously while developing life-long relationships from their shared memories on the water. Gabriele's favorite place to sail is New York Harbor, from her base at the Manhattan Yacht Club in Liberty Landing Marina, where she has studied with Manhattan Sailing School.

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]]> December 2023 Sailor of the Month: Howard Clayman https://asa.com/news/2023/12/21/sailor-of-the-month-howard-clayman/ Fri, 22 Dec 2023 00:08:05 +0000 https://asa.com/?p=63295 This month we were inspired by Howard Clayman's story and he is our December 2023 Sailor of the Month. This story takes us to Herzliya, Israel, where Howard runs the Blue Wave-Tashoot Sailing Academy. It's a unique Sailor of the Month story — we take a look at how current events have impacted the day-to-day, as well as, of course, talking sailing stories from weathering harrowing storms to racing in the Cowes Week regatta. We've spoken with Howard before, and we're excited to catch back up with him and see that his sails are still full and new sailors are cruising the beautiful Mediterranean waters under his leadership every day.

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]]> November 2023 Sailor of the Month: Keith Allman https://asa.com/news/2023/11/16/sailor-of-the-month-keith-allman/ Thu, 16 Nov 2023 20:20:19 +0000 https://asa.com/?p=63053 This month we were inspired by Keith Allman's story and he is our November Sailor of the Month. Keith resides in New York and his home port is Liberty Harbor, New Jersey. Keith has been sailing for over 25 years, and most recently he has spent the past few years chartering with friends and credits his education from American Sailing with the confidence and knowledge to go out and make beautiful memories in idyllic destinations. We love seeing how sailing can add so much vibrance to a vacation with people you enjoy.

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]]> Secrets from Sailing High Above the Arctic Circle https://asa.com/news/2023/11/13/secrets-from-sailing-high-above-the-arctic-circle/ Mon, 13 Nov 2023 15:38:18 +0000 https://asa.com/?p=63005 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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]]> Boats, Sailing, and Good Books https://asa.com/news/2023/11/06/boats-sailing-and-good-books/ Mon, 06 Nov 2023 21:31:50 +0000 https://asa.com/?p=62869 One of the great pleasures in the life of a sailor is the ability to sit in a quiet cove on the deck of your boat, alone with your thoughts and a good book.  Add a hot cup of coffee on a cool morning, and things cannot get any better. Here's a list of books with pages you can get lost in.

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