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Secrets from Sailing High Above the Arctic Circle

American Sailing — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 15:38:18 +0000

Captain Stacey Brooks tells her story of sailing north of the Arctic Circle through the cold, foggy, beautiful fjords of Norway.

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Sailing La Vagabonde: Navigating Life’s Ever-changing Seas

Zeke Quezada, ASA — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 21:40:08 +0000

American Sailing interviews Riley and Elayna from Sailing La Vagabonde to talk all things cruising life. Through many evolutions from being militant vegans to becoming parents while living aboard, Riley and Elayna unpack the essentials of mastering the cruising lifestyle. Catch up with them in advance of their premiere launch of the SLV Essential Sail Guide as a class format with live Q&A.

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Women on the Water: Eta Covo

Zeke Quezada, ASA — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 20:43:39 +0000

Eta Covo is a woman on the water helping people realize their sailing dreams. From her youth she grew up sailing on her family's yacht in the Croatian Islands and learned how to turn that passion into her living. Catch the wind of her inspiration and set sail with Vagabonde!

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The American Sailing Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Zeke Quezada, ASA — Fri, 05 May 2023 20:58:09 +0000

This Mother's Day give women who sail the gifts they really want — Somand jackets, Sperry topsiders, Nomadix blankets, and Stream2Sea beauty.

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Who is Kirsten Neuschäfer and Where is She Sailing?

Zeke Quezada, ASA — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 14:05:00 +0000

The Golden Globe Race is currently winding down, and the sailors are headed back to Les Sables-d’Olonne, France. In fact, they are a few days out from returning. The race is fairly basic in nature as it began in Les Sables-d’Olonne, France, on September 4th, 2022, and the contestants sail solo, non-stop, around the world, via the five Great Capes and return to Les Sables-d’Olonne. The Golden Globe Race is a true test of endurance, skill, and courage. The challenges faced by the sailors are what make this race so unique and revered. 16 sailors began and currently, 3 are ...

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Featured Instructor: Captain Cara Brown

Zeke Quezada, ASA — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 14:19:00 +0000

Cara Brown is living your dream life. This American Sailing sailing instructor is teaching and sailing in the British Virgin Islands with Horizon Sailing School. Her life is about adventure and following a dream to work outdoors and share her passions. Ask her about it, and she’ll explain that she traded in her Giant Slalom skis and ski parka for sunglasses and flipflops on a sailboat. Her story is about sailing and she shares he enthusiasm for the sailing lifestyle with her students. Captain Cara Brown is this month’s Featured Instructor. ASA: What got you into sailing? Captain Cara Brown: ...

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International Women’s Day

Zeke Quezada, ASA — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 15:05:00 +0000

March 8, is International Women’s Day (IWD), and American Sailing wants to salute women sailors worldwide. International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality. American Sailing schools have been working to promote women in sailing throughout our history. Sailing is for everyone and we hope through our “Women on the Water” initiatives that we inspire more women to embrace the sailing lifestyle. Get to know the stories behind some of American Sailing’s Women on the Water. Twelve ...

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True Spirit, an Interview with Jessica Watson

Zeke Quezada, ASA — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 14:52:00 +0000

True Spirit, available only on Netflix, on February 3, 2023, captures the essence of sailing from the exhilarating sailing sequences to the abysmal loneliness to the harrowing storms. Reacquaint yourself with the story that captured the world’s attention when a teenager decided to attempt to become the youngest sailor to sail non-stop around the globe. You will feel the wind in your face, your palms will sweat when the storms roll in and spoiler alert, you might cry a little as well. Jessica Watson sat down with American Sailing to discuss sailing, her adventure and True Spirit the film about ...

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Women on the Water: Seattle Sailing Club

Zeke Quezada, ASA — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 18:17:33 +0000

Take a look at the Women's Sailing program at Seattle Sailing Club. From racing to education to plain old sailing fun in Puget Sound

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Featured Instructor: Captain Margaret Pommert

Zeke Quezada, ASA — Fri, 30 Dec 2022 16:40:00 +0000

Captain Margaret Pommert of Seattle has been named the recipient of the 2020 BoatUS/National Women’s Sailing Association (NWSA) Leadership in Women’s Sailing Award. The award annually recognizes an individual with a record of achievement in inspiring, educating, and enriching the lives of women through sailing. Margaret is an ASA instructor, Instructor Evaluator, and holds a 100-ton USCG Captain’s License. “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 ...

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