American Sailing Journal - Volume 36, Issue 11, November 2019

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Volume 36, Issue 11

November 2019

November is the month when we acknowledge our veterans in the U.S. ASA’s Veterans Sailing Education Program was such a success that ASA has decided to extend it for another year until Veterans Day 2020. We are proud of the over 120 schools that have elected to participate in this program that offers discounts on sailing courses for veterans and active military.

In other great news, ASA members did it again! You helped raise almost $44,000 for Hands Across The Sea. Thousands of Caribbean children in schools and libraries will benefit from your generosity.

As the Thanksgiving season is upon us, we would like to thank each and every ASA member for being a part of this great community and helping to spread the love of sailing and environmental awareness. Thank you from all of us at the American Sailing Association.

Cindy Shabes, ASA President

Veterans Sailing Education Program

In November of 2018, ASA launched its Veterans Sailing Education Program aimed at getting more veterans out on the water. Since then, ASA has donated over $13,000 to the Veterans Sailing cause and more than 120 schools have offered a discount to military members seeking a sailing education.

ASA would like to recognize the top schools in the Veterans Education Program - Veterans Sailing Association, Kadena Marina, Warrior Sailing, Navy Patuxent Sailing Club and Sailtime Virginia Beach.

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Chartering

Learn To Sail Vacations

We are very proud that Dream Yacht Charters, the world’s largest charter company, has chosen ASA affiliate, Nautilus Sailing, as its official sailing school partner, allowing sailors to obtain their ASA sailing certifications in over 60 exotic destinations. And did you know that ASA members receive a 5% discount plus other applicable discounts on charter vacations booked through Dream Yacht Charters?

BVI Itinerary

Thinking about your first bareboat charter? Where do you begin? For many, it is a sailing vacation in the British Virgin Islands. So we decided to share a couple of itineraries with you to help in your planning process. We also included some great information about getting to the BVIs as well as what to expect from Customs and Immigration...

How Big is the Ocean?

The ocean is massive and it defines the planet. The water we sail on is changing and the large body of space that we call home is calling to be understood. Sailors are stewards of the ocean. We are out on the water and we can be the first line of defense as well as prominent advocates for conservation issues.

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Featured School & Instructor

Captain Ivan Sagel,
Sea Safari Sailing School

Captain Ivan fell in love with sailing as a youth at a summer camp in Wisconsin. The quiet magic of harnessing the breeze to sail across the lake was superior to paddling or the racket of a motor. The love of sailing has drawn him to the water from Maine to the Caribbean and the freshwater paradise of the Great Lakes. Ivan is the quintessential racer-cruiser, from winning the Mac to cruising the Caribbean, he is at home on the water.

The Maryland School of Sailing & Seamanship

Since 1993 “MDSchool” has become a leader in conducting thorough and comprehensive ocean training cruises. Over the years they completed more than 280 voyages and the students onboard have been able to earn some of ASA’s highest certifications - ASA 106 Advanced Coastal Cruising and ASA 108 Offshore Passagemaking. Join them on a voyage for a true, real-life sailing experience.

FREE Sailing Wallpaper For All Your Devices

ASA is proud to present a series of calendar wallpapers for your desktop and other devices. Every month we will have a new sailing picture that will inspire you to pursue your passion for sailing. As a bonus each picture will include a calendar - what sailor doesn’t want something that is nice to look at and useful!

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

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