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Sailing With Style
American Sailing E-News February 2013
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Greetings!
With February rolling around, we can almost begin to dream of summer! Of course, it's always summer in Miami, and you'll be able to find ASA at the Strictly Sail Miami boat show from the 14th to the 18th. We'll be working with Discover Boating to give free lessons using a sailing simulator, and taking people out sailing on the bay with our hands-on clinics and seminars. And that's just some of what Strictly Sail Miami has to offer, so we hope you'll come help us celebrate our 30th anniversary year!
Please enjoy, and email us with your suggestions so that we can continue to improve it. We hope to see you soon! Sincerely,
Charlie Nobles
Executive Director |
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30 years of ASA means a 30%
discount for ASA members.
CLICK HERE to buy tickets for Strictly Sail Miami 2013 and help celebrate our 30th anniversary! ASA members get a
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Also, CLICK HERE to check out the great seminars and
clinics available though Discover Boating at the Miami Boat Show. You can experience real sailing aboard 30' to 40' in daily on-water clinics with expert ASA Instructors
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Photo of the Month
for February 2013
This January ASA sailors got a great view of migrating gray whales near Redondo Beach, CA. Photo by CJ Krimm
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2013 FEATURED FLOTILLA
Celebrating our 30th Anniversary with
an amazing line-up of sailing adventures
Vancouver and San Juan Islands Flotilla
June 21 - 28, 2013
Vancouver and San Juan Islands Flotilla, June 21 - 28, 2013 - Departing from Bellingham, WA, we sail the protected waters of the Salish Sea, anchoring at remote Sucia Island, the jewel of the San Juans. Then on to the vibrant and colorful city of Vancouver, tying up at famous Granville Island in the heart of the city. We return by way of Bowen Is. in British Columbia and Lummi Island. We will also explore Point Roberts, a tiny U.S. enclave surrounded by Canada. Weather is generally mild in June, with little rain. Come sail with us!
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You Are Invited to
Come Cruise With Us!
ASA will be celebrating our 30th Anniversary
on the Celebrity Solstice, sailing September
13-23 from Seattle to San Diego.
The highlight of the trip is two days in San Francisco to see day five of the America's Cup, along with stops in Los Angeles, Catalina Island, and wine country. Space is limited, so contact Nathan Mason, our group travel expert, at (800) 301-9673 or click here for more info!
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 Nautical Trivia! What is the origin of the term "Shake A Leg?"
* Find the answer in this issue at the end of the
Upcoming Events section.
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THE SCUTTLEBUTT
Upcoming Events February/March 2013
February's big sailing event is Strictly Sail Miami. It's always summer on South Beach, and this is one of the biggest, most fun shows in the country. ASA will be there to help people get started learning to sail in a variety of ways. We'll have our free sailing simulator, supervised by our certified instructors, and on-water clinics and seminars led by ASA instructors that let you go sailing on Biscayne Bay! Find out more below.
Strictly Sail MiamiMiamarina at Bayside, Miami FL--Visit ASA in Booth 1360
--Check out our Hands-On Sailing Events!
--On-Water Seminars and Clinics
--Sailing Simulator
Know about some great sailing events
going on in your area in Mar/Apr 2013? Let us know!
Answer to Trivia question
The term "Shake A Leg" originated in Portsmouth, where women would come aboard naval vessels to aid ship
morale. Each morning the petty officer would shout for the occupants of hammocks to shake a leg. If the leg was smooth and shapely, the occupant was allowed to sleep in;
if the leg was hairy, the officer turned out the hammock for the sailor to swab the deck.
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The Nautical Chef
by Carolyn Shearlock, co-author of the Boat Galley Cookbook
Sweet Treats for your loved ones!
It's February, which brings thoughts of Valentine's Day, and that makes me think of cuddling in the cockpit, watching the stars in the clear night sky and sharing a sweet treat . . .
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