Category: ASA
Author: Ben Martin 17 August 2026 Finishing the ASA 104 – Bareboat Cruising certification is a real milestone. You’ve gone from basic keelboat handling to being able to plan and run a multi-day cruise on a 30-to-45-foot boat, in conditions that would have felt out of reach a year or two earlier. If a catamaran […]
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Every year, the American Sailing Association (ASA) combs through thousands of student surveys to find the instructors who stand out above the rest. This year, we’re thrilled to share that three of our own — Tim Jenne (TJ), Lindsay Moore, and Doug Acker — have been named 2025 ASA Outstanding Instructors. For a school that […]
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Recovering a Crew Overboard on a Sailboat: One of the most terrifying situations any sailor will ever face, is losing a crew-member overboard. Hearing those dreaded words yelled, “crew overboard!” If someone falls overboard in stormy conditions or at night time, finding them in the dark and getting them back aboard can be incredibly challenging […]
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Nautilus Sailing Walks Away with Top ASA Sailing Instructor Awards! Life is too short to not follow your heart and passions! Here at Nautilus sailing, it is amazing to see the incredible caliber of instructors on the team. Everyone has left successful careers in more traditional fields, to pursue their passions. On our instructor team […]
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