American Sailing Journal

American Sailing Journal

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Volume 37, Issue 7

July 2020

Hello ASA friends and Family,

I never imagined we would all still be deeply affected by this worldwide pandemic in the middle of July. These are very trying times but ASA has a few ways to help you keep busy while you ride out the summer either on a stay-at-home order or in a modified quarantine. If you must stay indoors we have free content that can help you work on your sailing education from the comfort of your home. Many of you are also returning to the water and we know that being able to sail is giving you a respite from the stress of this current situation. This month we feature a few ways to expand on your sailing education as well as some tips to help you when you are out on the water. We also answer the question, “How do I learn to sail?”

Stay Safe! Wear a mask! We will get through this together.

Cindy Shabes, ASA President

Sailing & COVID-19

Falling in Love with Sailing, 101 Steps at a Time

As the COVID -19 restrictions have begun to slowly be lifted sailing schools have been able to start their summer sailing seasons. ASA had Caribbean Travel Writer, Bob Curley, participate in ASA 101 with Black Rock Sailing in Rhode Island as restrictions were lifted. Students wore masks in the classroom and on the boat.

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ASA Affiliate Blue Pacific Yachting Deals with Coronavirus

As we merge from the pandemic crisis sailing schools across the country and around the world have had to adapt to a changing landscape. One example of how all of this is being handled calmly and effectively is at Blue Pacific Yachting, in Marina Del Rey, California.

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ASA Featured Instructor - Tibor Van den Wildenbergh

Tibor learned to sail through the Victoria Sailing School, from its founder, Jim Cook. Since then he has been sailing and racing extensively. You can find him at Chatfield racing nearly every Wednesday night during the season.

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Going Sailing

ASA 104 Bareboat Cruising

What You’ll Learn

You will build upon Skills in ASA 104 Bareboat Cruising that will prepare you to perform the duties of skipper and crew on a live-aboard coastal cruise of at least 48 hours.

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Tips from the Text

“Tides and Currents”