American Sailing Journal

American Sailing Journal

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Volume 37, Issue 10

October 2020

Hello ASA friends and Family,

Boats are being hauled from the water and the summer sailing clothing is being put away as the sailing season dwindles down to a few more days. In the regions where sailing thrives all year long ASA schools are ready to welcome you. Have you considered taking an “off season” course in a warm-weather region? Your part of the country might still be under Covid-19 restrictions but, as they ease, don’t forget that you can still attain your sailing goals for 2020 by finding a school elsewhere in the country. California, Florida, and some schools in Texas are available to help you extend your sailing season. The Caribbean is slowly opening and ASA schools in the Bahamas, British Virgin Islands, US Virgin Islands, and the Grenadines will soon be welcoming guests. It has been a long journey through 2020 and the pandemic but we are hearing positive news from so many members of the ASA family.

Stay strong and stay safe.

Cindy Shabes, ASA President

Changing Lives with Hands Across the Sea

Today, Hands Across the Sea is in its 14th year and they continue to garner support for a program that is far-reaching and has no limits in terms of lives touched, “You won’t know the full impact,” co-founder Harriet Linskey said, “You’ll never know all the stories of success.” Harriet shares stories of a bank teller, a future astronaut, and of readers and dreamers that all share the same experiences of having their world opened up with books – books that would never have been in their hands had it not been for Hands Across The Sea.

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When you donate to the ASA/Hands Across the Sea Caribbean Getaway Sweepstakes*, you are entered to win a week-long charter in the Caribbean courtesy of ASA’s preferred charter company, Dream Yacht Charters. Or you could win a luxurious seven-night stay for four (two rooms) at The Verandah Resort & Spa in Antigua or at the St. James’ Club, Morgan Bay, St. Lucia, courtesy of Elite Island Resorts.

Thank you for supporting literacy for Caribbean children. Like you, we believe that every child should grow up reading!

Entries close at 11:59.pm on Tuesday, November 10th, 2020.

*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. View all terms & conditions.

The Sailing La Vagabonde / Dream Yacht Charter / ASA Sailing Challenge Winner is…

ASA and Youtube sailing celebs Sailing La Vagabonde launched a sweepstakes to challenge armchair sailors to a race against time on the ASA’s Sailing Challenge app. While just under 5000 sailors attempted the challenge on the sailing app only 1625 had qualifying times to be entered into the sweepstakes. Overall, the Sailing Challenge app has been downloaded over 98,000 times.

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ASA Featured Instructor: Captain Bob Diamond

Spinnaker Sailing in Redwood City is one of the original ASA schools. It is not only a school with plenty of years under its belt, but it is also a school with experienced instructors who are among the best in the sailing business. Bob Diamond is the head instructor at Spinnaker Sailing, as well as a co-author of ASA’s Sailing Made Easy textbook.

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The British Virgin Islands Are Set to Reopen

December 1st, 2020, the British Virgin Islands are set to reopen to welcome tourists, visitors, and cruisers. The archipelago has been close to visitors since early in the COVID-19 pandemic. While their cases were relatively low, they were under quarantine or curfew to help stop the virus’ spread.

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Is Sailing Stressful?

The daysail is a common activity for every sailor. Whether you are headed to your own boat, part of a sailing club, or have a generous friend who allows you to tag along there are general stress factors that contribute to your planning process.

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Would You Survive?

If you have a passion for sailing, you seek out sailing movies. If you are anything like the rest of us sailors, you most likely hold the belief that your experience, sailing education and grit could help you solve the problems and battle the elements in any situation.

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You can find more online resources to improve your sailing skills & knowledge on our Sailors Resources page.

KEEP IN TOUCH…