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Sailing With Style
American Sailing E-News August 2012
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Greetings!
The dog days of summer are here, but that doesn't mean we're stuck
in the doldrums. A nice breeze on the water is the best way to beat
the heat, so here's another issue of "Sailing With Style" to inspire you!
Read on to find out what's happening this month, and what to look forward to from ASA. Please enjoy, and email us with your suggestions so that we can continue to improve it. We hope to see you
at one of ASA's flotillas, member events, or regional
boatshows soon! Sincerely,
Charlie Nobles
Executive Director |
Photo of the Month
for August 2012
2012 ASA San Juan Islands Flotilla
photo by R. Balchon
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Check it Out!
Our New Coastal Cruising
Made Easy 103 Textbook
ASA is proud to release Coastal Cruising Made Easy, which will serve as the new official textbook for the ASA's Basic Coastal Cruising Standard course, ASA 103. Published in full color and containing striking world-class sailing photography from adventure
photographer Billy Black, Coastal Cruising Made Easy features include a water-resistant cover, an extensive glossary of sailing terms, and a unique and definitive layout of full two-page diagrams throughout the book. This easy to read teaching tool
follows the critically acclaimed Sailing Made Easy, released in
2010, which has become the new industry standard in sailing education.
Click here to buy. ASA members save 20% with
member savings coupons. Don't have a coupon?
Email Kathy to get one.
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by Mary Maskal, The Yachting Gourmet
Start off your day with a great brunch on board. Using the unique format found in The Yachting Gourmet cookbook, try these recipes for a fun French Toast brunch at the dock or on the hook. Also included are a couple of beverages to go along with the festive brunch atmosphere. Check out the Yachting Gourmet cookbooks and all the rest of their great galley gear HERE! Almond French Toast Ingredients: 1 cup slivered almonds
3 whole eggs
1 cup milk
3 tablespoons flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 slices white bread, sliced 1" thick
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions At Home Preparation:
In a small saucepan over low heat, place slivered almonds and toast until lightly browned, about 5 to 10 minutes, tossing frequently. Cool completely and place in a container.
On Board Preparation:
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, flour, salt, baking powder, almond extract and vanilla. Soak each slice of bread in the mixture until saturated. Place soaked bread slices in a shallow pan and chill for at least 30 minutes. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the vegetable oil. Place the slivered almonds on a plate or shallow dish. Press each slice of bread, one at a time, in the toasted almonds until coated. Fry the bread slices in the skillet until golden brown. Remove to a plate and dust with powdered sugar. Serve with your favorite syrup. Serves: 4.
Tropical Coconut French Toast Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh pineapple
1 cup peeled & chopped mango
1 cup peeled & chopped papaya
1 cup peeled & chopped kiwi fruit
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons lime juice
16 slices French bread, diagonally cut
1 1/4 cups coconut milk
2 large eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup shredded coconut
Instructions
At Home Preparation: Combine the fruits with the sugar and lime juice to make a compote. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Cut the French bread and place in a container.
On Board Preparation: Arrange the bread slices in a 13x9 baking dish coated with cooking spray. Combine the coconut milk, eggs, 1/2 cup sugar and 1 tablespoons vanilla, stirring with a whisk and pour evenly over the bread. Turn the bread slices to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Preheat the oven to 350°. Uncover the baking pan containing the bread. Turn the slices and sprinkle evenly with coconut. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes. Bake, uncovered for 30 minutes or until coconut is golden. Serve with the compote spooned over.
Serves: 8. Breezy Mary
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups clam and tomato juice 1 1/2cups tomato juice
1 cup pepper vodka
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
1/8 teaspoon cracked black pepper
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon horseradish Instructions
Combine all ingredients.
Serve over ice.
Serves: 4.
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Raspberry-Orange Sunrise
Ingredients:
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4
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cups fresh orange juice
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1
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cup frozen raspberries
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1 1/2
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cups semisweet sparkling wine
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3
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slices orange, halved
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Instructions
Combine all ingredients.
Serve over ice.
Serves: 4.
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2013 Flotilla Preview
It's not too early to start thinking about your big sailing adventure for next year!
Announcing two ASA flotillas for 2013, with many more to come!
Australia and the Great Barrier Reef
March 19-31st
Sail the incomparable Whitsunday Islands and visit some of the 74 tropical
islands protected by the Great Barrier Reef. Hike tropical forests with
pristine white sand beaches, sparkling clear warm water, exotic wildlife
and abundant sea life. Add in a few nights in Brisbane on the mainland, and a bonus day and celebration in Fiji, and its the trip of a lifetime.
The Exuma Islands
April 17-24th
This is a unique flotilla on small 21 foot Sea Pearl sailboats. This
flotilla will camp on the islands and tour the beautiful islands with a
local guide. This flotilla is limited to 10 participants.
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 Nautical Trivia! Ever Been Taken Aback? by Bob Diamond While many people have used the term "taken aback" for becoming confused by some unexpected development or statement, few know the term's origin. Like many other terms we use in everyday life, this one also comes from sailing.
The direct association has to do with the backwinding of a sail. During normal sailing the sails are positioned so the wind hits the front side of the sail but a sail can also be positioned so the wind hits the back side of the sail. One example for backwinding the mainsail would be if you were pointing the boat into the wind and pushed the boom forward so that the mainsail is pushed ahead against the wind. You could do this if you want to slow the boat aggressively or if you want to make the boat sail backwards while pointing head to wind.
Another example can happen accidentally when sailing close hauled if the boat is steered too close to the eye of the wind. The wind will hit the back side of the jib and the pressure of the wind on the wrong side will push the bow even further upwind. In just a few seconds the boat will slow enough to make the rudder ineffective and the boat will tack on its own despite the helmsman's efforts to make the boat head in the right direction again. This is what it means to be taken aback on a sailboat.
It's like what happens when you heave to on purpose in order to stall out the boat; something students learn how to do in Basic Coastal Cruising. The way out of it is to release the jib from the windward side of the boat and trim it on the lee side for the new tack.
Getting taken aback on a sloop rigged boat can be confusing enough, especially to new sailors but imagine what would happen on a sailing ship with a dozens of sails and as many as a hundred lines that need to be readjusted every time the ship is tacked. It would throw the whole ship into confusion. Now that's getting taken aback in spades! It's also where the term getting "taken aback" came into everyday speech for becoming confused by some unexpected development.
Next time you are sailing close hauled, try to avoid pinching into the wind because if you let the boat head up too far you might be taken aback. |
NAUTICAL HUMOR
Gordon Died
Gordon died. So Susan went to the local paper to put a notice in the obituaries. The gentleman at the counter, after offering his condolences, asked Susan what she would like to say about Gordon.
Susan replied, "You just put, 'Gordon died.'"
The gentleman, somewhat perplexed, said, "That's it? Just 'Gordon died?'
Surely, there must be something more you'd like to say about Gordon. If it's money you're concerned about, the first five words are free. We really should say something more."
So Susan pondered for a few minutes and finally said, "O.K., then. You put 'Gordon died. Sailboat for sale.'"
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THE SCUTTLEBUTT
Upcoming Events August 2012
The scorching days of July are behind us, and what a summer it's been so far! And even with kids heading back to school, there's still plenty of good weather and great sailing ahead in August
-Follow ASA sailors racing a 57 ft. ketch through the Greek Islands! Updates on Facebook.com/AmericanSailingAssoc/ and on Twitter @__ASA__
September 3rd:
Labor Day - The last Hurrah of Summer!
Know about some great sailing events
going on in your area in September/October 2012 Let us know!
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