American Sailing Journal

American Sailing Journal

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Volume 37, Issue 6

June 2020

Hello ASA friends and Family,

Summer is finally here and across our network of schools, we are in various phases of culminating the COVID-19 shutdown. People are back on the water while social distancing during their courses. This is typically the heart of the sailing season and as much as we might like it to be different we are inching toward a respectable season. We hope you are safe and that you continue to be vigilant about your safety while becoming creative with how you get out on the water. Put a mask on, wipe down the deck, grab some nice sailing gloves, and get out on the water responsibly.

We are all in this together.

Cindy Shabes, ASA President

Did You Know? ASA Members Save 10% on New Sails with Ullman Sails

Ullman Sails has agreed to offer ASA members a 10% discount on the purchase of new sails. These sails, made in the USA, are custom designed and fit. Not an ASA member? Sign Up today!

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#SailLocal

Sailing The Great Lakes

At over 95,000 square miles, the Great Lakes make up the largest body of freshwater on the planet. Lake Superior, Lake Huron, Lake Ontario, Lake Erie and Lake Michigan comprise of over 10,000 miles of seashore and includes over 34,000 islands. These interconnected bodies of water are a haven for water enthusiasts and a haven for boaters.

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Sailing Croatia

Croatia is a sailing destination that is on many bucket lists and rightly so with its miles of coastlines and deep history. This part of the Mediterranean is home to over a thousand islands for exploring and rich from a collision of cultures. Nestled in the North Adriatic Sea, Adriatic Sailing Academy offers Charters and Sailing Instruction.

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Sailing Rhode Island


	Rhode Island, the tiniest state in the Union, is known as the Ocean State – as it is blessed with 400 miles of coastline where you will find countless nooks and crannies, and dozens of picturesque New England harbor towns to tuck into and explore. Learn More >>

Captain Margaret Pommert has been named the recipient of the 2020 NWSA Leadership in Women’s Sailing Award.

“Margaret has been called “a force of nature” for her enthusiasm and effectiveness in getting more women on the water,” said NWSA President Debbie Huntsman. “She encourages women to step up to new responsibilities and to expand their capabilities, confidence, and boating horizons.”

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The Next Generation of Sailors

How Teen Sailors Can

Make a Difference

SeaTrek BVI is an ASA school that introduces teens to the ocean environment through sailing and scuba diving. Each summer their voyages delve into marine science, adventure, and hands-on learning in the Caribbean. Students participate in these programs while living aboard one of their 48-foot catamarans.

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UPDATE:

Hands Across the Sea

Hands Across The Sea has been working on literacy projects in the Caribbean for over 12 years and during the COVID-19 pandemic, their mission has been to continue to support teachers, schools, libraries and mostly, children. Co-founders Harriet Lindsey and Tom Lindsey have an update on the progress of Hands Across The Sea during these challenging times.

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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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