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Sailing With Style
American Sailing E-News December 2012
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Greetings!
Happy Holidays from ASA! Wherever, and however, you are celebrating, we wish you all the best.
We'll help you keep warm this month with sailing stories from Grenada, Croatia, and the British Virgin Islands. Also, be sure to check out the feature on our Caribbean Getaway Sweepstakes. Thanks to the help of our friends from Sunsail, we were able to raise nearly $18,000 for Hands Across the Sea, which supports Caribbean literacy, and one lucky person walked away with a 7-night BVI vacation! Read on for all that and more.
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 December 2012
Together we raised more than $17,000
for Caribbean literacy!
Meet Sara Moore, the winner of our Caribbean Getaway Sweepstakes benefiting Hands Across the Sea. Sara's prize is a 7-night charter sailing vacation in the British Virgin Islands with Sunsail.
Sara is an RN from Los Angeles, CA, who loves to travel and enjoy the outdoors. Sara has her ASA 101, 103, and 104 certifications and says, "I am always looking for more ways to sail." She's excited not only for her trip to the BVIs, but also to support the mission of Hands Across the Sea. She says she was inspired to enter the contest because, "I recently participated in a program that promoted literacy to elementary school children and thought Hands Across the Sea sounded like a great cause."
Congratulations to Sara, and thank you to all who entered and donated so generously! You've made a huge difference.
If you missed the sweepstakes but would still like to learn about what ASA and Hands Across the Sea are doing to support literacy in the Caribbean, CLICK HERE
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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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2013 FEATURED FLOTILLA!
3rd Annual Greek Islands
Flotilla July 6 - 12, 1213
Cocooned in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea, islands dotted with white houses are set against turquoi se water that shimmers under eternally blue skies. Here your dream sailing vacation can really come true! Join ASA for our 3rd annual flotilla and an unforgettable holiday filled with great sailing, beauty, culture, history and food! We will start in Athens from Alimos Marina. Come in early and check out the magnificent coastal swimming and regional beaches. Plan to do some sightseeing
including a visit to two UNESCO World Heritage sites, the Acropolis with the Parthenon, and the Daphni Monastery before boarding your yacht for the week. Greece is still one of the places you must see! Space is limited so make your plans today.
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 Nautical Trivia! What is the origin of the term "mayday" for an emergency call?
* Find the answer in this issue at the end of the Upcoming Events section. |
Grenada Flotilla Recap
By David Kory
From across the U.S. and Canada, 56 sailors gathered at the Miami airport one October afternoon, awaiting our  flight to Grenada and eagerly anticipating the start of our adventure in the southern Caribbean. Though many of us had never met before, somehow we could recognize each other as fellow sailors, and many new friendships got off to an easy start. Of course, being such a large group, we occupied half of the seats on the airplane, so you had a 50-50 chance that anyone you met was part of our group. Read More
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THE SCUTTLEBUTT
Upcoming Events December 2012
Holiday season is here! Some ASA members will be escaping the winter weather for a flotilla in the BVIs, so follow us on social media for some vicarious tropical sunshine! This is also an exciting time for us as, with the turn of the year, ASA will celebrate it's 30th anniversary. Know about some great sailing events
going on in your area in Jan/Feb 2013 Let us know!
Answer to Trivia question
"Mayday" is said to have originated from the
French phrase "M'aidez" - meaning "Help me."
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The Nautical Chef
by Captain Stacey Brooks, ASA Instructor and
Sea Dog Sailing School Owner
HOLIDAYS ABOARD!
Spending the holidays afloat is a special and unique way to enjoy this festive time of year with both family and friends!
Make your floating home festive and full of holiday cheer by getting your family and friends involved in the decoration of your boat and in the preparation of both food and drink. This is the perfect way to start your holiday season.
Start by getting a list together of the special items you will need on board to make your floating home cozy and comfortable!
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