American Sailing Journal - April 2016

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ASA's LATEST DOCKING VIDEO

The American Sailing Association today is releasing Docking Under Power – Drills, another instructional video that is part of the Docking Made Easy educational series. This production, written and narrated by world-class sailor Peter Isler, is the first of a multi-chapter series that aims to remove the anxiety out of docking a sailboat under power, particularly bigger keelboats. This collection of open water drills makes clear the often misunderstood matter of prop walk and prop wash and assigns real-life, hands-on methods that will significantly aid in becoming a proficient and confident helmsperson.

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NEW HORIZONS - SAILING TO CUBA

On the heels of President Obama's recent historic visit to Cuba we thought it a good time to talk about the notion of sailing to this third world land. This fascinating and distinct country is only 90-miles off the American coast, but because of tensions brought on by the cold war, it hasn't been possible to do any kind of normal cruising there. The good news is, things are finally relaxing and the future appears to be one where sailors can once again enjoy the rich culture Cuba has to offer.

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NAVIGATION RULES QUIZ

Hopefully for many of you, as we make our way into the heart of spring, that bottom job is done, the rig is tuned and things are ready to go for a great season of amazing sailing. In anticipation, let's make sure you're good to go on some important navigation rules. Sailing is a free flowing world of wind and sea, but we all need to be on the same playing field when it comes to the "who goes where" stuff. Nail this quiz and hit the water with a little more confidence. These answers are based on the U.S. Coast Guard's Navigation Rules and Regulations Handbook.

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8 TIPS FOR THE FIRST TIME SAILBOAT RACER

Once you get through the ASA 101 course and are beginning to experience sailing in a more second nature sort of way, you may want to challenge yourself to a sailboat race. Racing is a great way to accelerate the learning curve. Some don't care for the pressure it can bring about, but a few sailboat races is great for learning the ropes quickly. Here are eight tips for the first time sailboat racer that will make the challenge a bit more manageable and little less daunting.

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All Standing by Kathryn Miles

The book was well researched and very well written. Ms. Miles does an excellent job intertwining the story of a ship, from its design to its demise, with the history of the time.

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Charlie & Sharon discovered the value of an ASA education when they went on a two week bareboat charter in the BVIs. Thanks to St. Augustine Sailing their trip was a great success!

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