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Our title might start with “American,” but even a cursory look at our membership roster speaks volumes about the global reach of the “American” Sail Training Association.  The count, by the way, is 66 non-U.S. organizations, nearly one third of ASTA’s membership.   And ASTA’s global perspective shines through brightly upon this year’s annual conference.

Dockmasters:  

Saturday – Jim McClaflin

Sunday – Key Donn

Make sure that you post your intent to sail to be sure that the docks are open.

Today marks the 49th anniversary of the dawn of the space age.  On October 4th, 1957, Sputnik orbited the earth, igniting the space race and bringing us into a new era.  Central to this new modernity is the increase in computational power that allows us to post and view this message.  But if Moore’s Law [...]

I don’t know about you, but I sure have sat through conferences and forums where I wish I had something to say about the program, the topics, and the speakers.  For this year’s ASTA Education Under Sail Forum, you do!  This year, we’re experimenting with an “Unconference.”  Wikipedia defines An unconference as one “. . [...]

Friday, 6 October, marks the end of the early bird conference registration for the ASTA Annual Conference on Sail Training and Tall Ships.  The registration fee goes up $50.00 after Friday.   Click on “Registration Info” under “REGISTRATION” in the right hand column of this page for details.  People are registering early and at a record pace.   Plan [...]