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				<title>Diona started the discussion Famous Waterways &#38; Ports Crossword: How Well Traveled Are You? in the forum Cruising and Living Aboard</title>
				<link>https://americansailing.com/forums/discussion/famous-waterways-ports-crossword-how-well-traveled-are-you/</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:00:00 -0700</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://americansailing.com/forums/discussion/famous-waterways-ports-crossword-how-well-traveled-are-you/">Famous Waterways & Ports Crossword: How Well Traveled Are You?</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p><span>Every sailor has a list of places they’d love to reach by boat. Some are bustling ports steeped in maritime history, while others are famous passages that connect oceans, seas, and unforgettable cruising grounds.</span></p>
<p><span>Our latest crossword takes you around the sailing world without ever leaving your chair.</span></p>
<p><span>&#x1f9e9; </span>&hellip;</p>
<p><span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-19777"><a href="https://americansailing.com/forums/discussion/famous-waterways-ports-crossword-how-well-traveled-are-you/" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Lexi posted a new post.</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 04:00:00 -0700</pubDate>

				
				
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				<title>Brandon earned new ASA Certifications.: 104 Bareboat Cruising at Tradewinds Sailing School and [&#133;]</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:03:25 -0700</pubDate>

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<li><a href="https://americansailing.com/learn-to-sail/certifications/asa-104-bareboat-cruising/" rel="nofollow">104 Bareboat Cruising</a> at Tradewinds Sailing School and Club with Terry Gilzean</li>
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				<title>Diona started the discussion Marine Weather Planning Online Course in the forum Sailing Skills and Seamanship</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:33:43 -0700</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://americansailing.com/forums/discussion/marine-weather-planning-online-course/">Marine Weather Planning Online Course</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p><span>A good passage plan starts with the weather.</span></p>
<p>Join <strong>Lisa &amp; Andy Batchelor of Kinetic Sailing</strong> for a two-part live online class focused on turning weather information into practical passage-planning decisions. You’ll learn how to bring together forecasts, GRIB files, tides and currents, routing tools, and your boat’s capabilities to build a smarter&hellip;</p>
<p><span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-19757"><a href="https://americansailing.com/forums/discussion/marine-weather-planning-online-course/" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Matt earned new ASA Certifications.: 106 Advanced Coastal Cruising at Heritage Sails with Duncan Hood</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 11:38:15 -0700</pubDate>

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<li><a href="https://americansailing.com/learn-to-sail/certifications/asa-106-advanced-coastal-cruising/" rel="nofollow">106 Advanced Coastal Cruising</a> at Heritage Sails with Duncan Hood</li>
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<div class="activity-link-preview-container"><div class="activity-link-preview-image"><div class="activity-link-preview-image-cover"><a href="https://americansailing.com/learn-to-sail/certifications/asa-106-advanced-coastal-cruising/" target="_blank"><img src="https://americansailing.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/106_cert-hero-1600x900-1.jpg" /></a></div></div><div class="activity-link-preview-info"><p class="activity-link-preview-link-name">americansailing.com</p><p class="activity-link-preview-title"><a href="https://americansailing.com/learn-to-sail/certifications/asa-106-advanced-coastal-cruising/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">ASA 106</a></p><div class="activity-link-preview-excerpt"><p>ADVANCED COASTAL CRUISING Able to safely act as skipper and crew of a sailing vessel about 30 to 50 feet in length in inland and near coastal waters (within 200 miles of shore) in any weather conditions on a liveaboard &hellip; <a class="activity-link-preview-more" href="https://americansailing.com/learn-to-sail/certifications/asa-106-advanced-coastal-cruising/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Continue reading</a></p></div></div></div>]]></content:encoded>
				
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				<title>Diona started the discussion Rigged &#38; Ready Crossword: Ready to Raise the Sails? in the forum Cruising and Living Aboard</title>
				<link>https://americansailing.com/forums/discussion/rigged-ready-crossword-ready-to-raise-the-sails/</link>
				<pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:00:00 -0700</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://americansailing.com/forums/discussion/rigged-ready-crossword-ready-to-raise-the-sails/">Rigged & Ready Crossword: Ready to Raise the Sails?</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p><span>There’s a familiar routine before every sail. Lines are run, sails are prepared, gear gets checked, and the boat slowly goes from tied up at the dock to ready for the wind.</span></p>
<p><span>Our latest </span><b>Rigged &amp; Ready Sailing Crossword</b><span> is all about that process and the equipment sailors use to prepare the boat for a day under sail.</span></p>
<p><a href="https://americansailing.com/games/rigged-and-ready-crossword/" rel="nofollow"><span>&#x1f9e9; </span><b>Try the crossword here</b></a></p>
<p><span>When&hellip;</span></p>
<p><span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-19675"><a href="https://americansailing.com/forums/discussion/rigged-ready-crossword-ready-to-raise-the-sails/" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Nicholas earned new ASA Certifications.: 104 Bareboat Cruising at Charleston Sailing School, LLC [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://americansailing.com/dashboard/p/19619/</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:37:38 -0700</pubDate>

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<li><a href="https://americansailing.com/learn-to-sail/certifications/asa-104-bareboat-cruising/" rel="nofollow">104 Bareboat Cruising</a> at Charleston Sailing School, LLC with Charles Vaughn</li>
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				<title>Diona started the discussion Ocean Voyage Prep in the forum Cruising and Living Aboard</title>
				<link>https://americansailing.com/forums/discussion/getting-ready-to-head-offshore/</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 22:53:23 -0700</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://americansailing.com/forums/discussion/getting-ready-to-head-offshore/">Ocean Voyage Prep</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p><span>Preparing for an ocean passage can feel like an endless list of boat projects, safety checks, provisioning, weather planning, and crew preparation. </span><strong>Ocean Voyage Prep</strong><span> with Gio &amp; Julie Cappelli helps break the process into practical, manageable steps so you can feel more prepared before leaving the dock.</span></p>
<p>One sailor who attended the class shared:</p>
<p>&#x2b50; <em>“I&hellip;</em></p>
<p><span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-19598"><a href="https://americansailing.com/forums/discussion/getting-ready-to-head-offshore/" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>American Sailing posted a new post.</title>
				<link>https://americansailing.com/?p=149894</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:27:15 -0700</pubDate>

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				<title>Nicholas posted an update: </title>
				<link>https://americansailing.com/dashboard/p/19532/</link>
				<pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 09:23:59 -0700</pubDate>

				
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				<title>Nicholas posted an update: My 104 course in Charleston</title>
				<link>https://americansailing.com/dashboard/p/19531/</link>
				<pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 09:22:33 -0700</pubDate>

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				<title>Nicholas posted an update: My 104 course in Charleston</title>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 09:18:16 -0700</pubDate>

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				<title>Pete earned new ASA Certifications.: 106 Advanced Coastal Cruising at Spinnaker Sailing [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://americansailing.com/dashboard/p/19486/</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 21:15:26 -0700</pubDate>

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<li><a href="https://americansailing.com/learn-to-sail/certifications/asa-106-advanced-coastal-cruising/" rel="nofollow">106 Advanced Coastal Cruising</a> at Spinnaker Sailing School with Patrick Twohy</li>
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<div class="activity-link-preview-container"><div class="activity-link-preview-image"><div class="activity-link-preview-image-cover"><a href="https://americansailing.com/learn-to-sail/certifications/asa-106-advanced-coastal-cruising/" target="_blank"><img src="https://americansailing.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/106_cert-hero-1600x900-1.jpg" /></a></div></div><div class="activity-link-preview-info"><p class="activity-link-preview-link-name">americansailing.com</p><p class="activity-link-preview-title"><a href="https://americansailing.com/learn-to-sail/certifications/asa-106-advanced-coastal-cruising/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">ASA 106</a></p><div class="activity-link-preview-excerpt"><p>ADVANCED COASTAL CRUISING Able to safely act as skipper and crew of a sailing vessel about 30 to 50 feet in length in inland and near coastal waters (within 200 miles of shore) in any weather conditions on a liveaboard &hellip; <a class="activity-link-preview-more" href="https://americansailing.com/learn-to-sail/certifications/asa-106-advanced-coastal-cruising/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Continue reading</a></p></div></div></div>]]></content:encoded>
				
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				<title>Brian earned new ASA Certifications.: 104 Bareboat Cruising at Seattle Sailing Club with Joanne Donohue</title>
				<link>https://americansailing.com/dashboard/p/19464/</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:52:59 -0700</pubDate>

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<li><a href="https://americansailing.com/learn-to-sail/certifications/asa-104-bareboat-cruising/" rel="nofollow">104 Bareboat Cruising</a> at Seattle Sailing Club with Joanne Donohue</li>
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				<title>Diona started the discussion Worldwide Anchoring Techniques with John Neal in the forum Sailing Skills and Seamanship</title>
				<link>https://americansailing.com/forums/discussion/worldwide-anchoring-techniques-with-john-neal/</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:49:24 -0700</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://americansailing.com/forums/discussion/worldwide-anchoring-techniques-with-john-neal/">Worldwide Anchoring Techniques with John Neal</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p><span>Anchor with more confidence, wherever you cruise.</span></p>
<p>In <strong>Worldwide Anchoring Techniques</strong>, experienced offshore sailor John Neal shares practical strategies for choosing an anchorage, setting your anchor securely, adjusting for different conditions, and knowing what to do if things don’t go as planned.</p>
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				<title>Jeff and Jean posted a new post.</title>
				<link>https://americansailing.com/?p=149222</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:24:24 -0700</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[ <a class="bb-post-img-link" href="https://americansailing.com/articles/your-dinghy-might-be-the-most-important-boat-you-own/"><img src="https://americansailing.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Article-2026-09-Your-Dinghy-Might-Be-the-Most-Important-Boat-You-Own-Featured-1600x900-1.jpg" /></a> <div class="bb-content-wrp"><a class="bb-post-title-link" href="https://americansailing.com/articles/your-dinghy-might-be-the-most-important-boat-you-own/"><span class="bb-post-title">Your Dinghy Might Be the Most Important Boat You Own</span></a> <p>Your Dinghy Might Be the Most Important Boat You Own because it keeps your crew connected, mobile, and ready to explore.</p>
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				<title>Shannon earned new ASA Certifications.: 101 Keelboat Sailing 1 at Sail Monterey with Catherine Cyr</title>
				<link>https://americansailing.com/dashboard/p/19447/</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:28:58 -0700</pubDate>

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				<title>Dean earned new ASA Certifications.: 101 Keelboat Sailing 1 at Sail Monterey with Catherine Cyr</title>
				<link>https://americansailing.com/dashboard/p/19445/</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:05:24 -0700</pubDate>

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				<link>https://americansailing.com/dashboard/p/19396/</link>
				<pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:38:39 -0700</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dear Sir / Madam,</p>
<p>​I would like to renew my Mediterranean skipper&#8217;s license, which expired this year. Could you please advise me on how to renew it?</p>
<p>​I would appreciate your prompt reply.</p>
<p>​Sincerely,</p>
<p>Moshe Gantz</p>
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				<title>Ben earned new ASA Certifications.: 103 Coastal Cruising at Liberty Sailing School [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://americansailing.com/dashboard/p/19387/</link>
				<pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:01:55 -0700</pubDate>

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				<link>https://americansailing.com/?p=148885</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:04:36 -0700</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[ <a class="bb-post-img-link" href="https://americansailing.com/articles/speciality-coffee-artisan-tea-for-life-at-sea/"><img src="https://americansailing.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/09-10-2026-ARTICLE-SKIPPERS-REMEDY5-FEATURED-1600x900-1.jpg" /></a> <div class="bb-content-wrp"><a class="bb-post-title-link" href="https://americansailing.com/articles/speciality-coffee-artisan-tea-for-life-at-sea/"><span class="bb-post-title">Specialty Coffee &amp; Artisan Tea for Life at Sea</span></a> <p>Great sailing deserves great coffee. Skipper&#8217;s Remedy® was founded by a sailor, tested at sea, and roasted fresh for life in the galley.</p>
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				<title>Zachary earned new ASA Certifications.: 104 Bareboat Cruising at Annapolis Sailing School with Jonah Lane</title>
				<link>https://americansailing.com/dashboard/p/19344/</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:49:49 -0700</pubDate>

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				<title>Christopher earned new ASA Certifications.: 101 Keelboat Sailing 1 at Louisiana Sailing School with Thomas Burns</title>
				<link>https://americansailing.com/dashboard/p/19338/</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 21:08:00 -0700</pubDate>

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				<title>Kevin earned new ASA Certifications.: 103 Coastal Cruising at Manhattan Sailing School with Sara Burke</title>
				<link>https://americansailing.com/dashboard/p/19335/</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:42:24 -0700</pubDate>

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				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 19:42:24 -0700</pubDate>

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				<title>bryon earned new ASA Certifications.: 118 Docking and Maneuvering at Victoria Sailing School with Ken Jensen</title>
				<link>https://americansailing.com/dashboard/p/19331/</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:35:56 -0700</pubDate>

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<li><a href="https://americansailing.com/learn-to-sail/certifications/asa-118-docking-endorsement/" rel="nofollow">118 Docking and Maneuvering</a> at Victoria Sailing School with Ken Jensen</li>
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				<link>https://americansailing.com/forums/discussion/catalina-capri-14-2-for-sale/</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 01:01:54 -0700</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://americansailing.com/forums/discussion/catalina-capri-14-2-for-sale/">Catalina Capri 14.2 for sale</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>I&#8217;ve got a 2013 Catalina Capri 14.2 (mod 4) for sale together with trailer and a lot of equipment. Great shape, but I&#8217;ve got to clear my garage out.  Located in Manchester, New Hampshire.  Please contact me if you&#8217;re interested for more details.</p>
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				<link>https://americansailing.com/forums/discussion/do-you-think-its-possible-to-rely-on-gps-too-much/</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 22:55:55 -0700</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://americansailing.com/forums/discussion/do-you-think-its-possible-to-rely-on-gps-too-much/">Do You Think It's Possible to Rely on GPS Too Much?</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>Maybe you know of someone who over-relied on GPS and ended up in a bad situation. Or maybe that someone was you! What are your thoughts on modern sailors&#8217; reliance on GPS? </p>
<p><a href="https://americansailing.com/articles/are-we-letting-gps-do-too-much-thinking/" rel="nofollow">https://americansailing.com/articles/are-we-letting-gps-do-too-much-thinking/</a></p>
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				<link>https://americansailing.com/?p=148435</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 22:45:49 -0700</pubDate>

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				<link>https://americansailing.com/forums/discussion/leslie-legg-go-sailing-info-ltd-study-guide/</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:25:18 -0700</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://americansailing.com/forums/discussion/leslie-legg-go-sailing-info-ltd-study-guide/">Leslie Legg, Go Sailing Info Ltd - Study Guide</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>Looking for the &#8220;Advanced Coastal Cruising Study Guide by Leslie Legg of Go Sailing info, ltd. It was a study guide for &#8220;The Annapolis Book of Seamanship&#8221;  </p>
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				<link>https://americansailing.com/dashboard/p/19296/</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 01:36:35 -0700</pubDate>

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				<link>https://americansailing.com/forums/discussion/marine-biology-for-sailors-whats-really-happening-beneath-your-keel/</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:00:02 -0700</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://americansailing.com/forums/discussion/marine-biology-for-sailors-whats-really-happening-beneath-your-keel/">Marine Biology for Sailors: What’s Really Happening Beneath Your Keel?</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>One of the best parts of sailing is never knowing what might show up alongside the boat. Dolphins riding the bow wave, a whale in the distance, seabirds suddenly gathering over the water, or that magical glow of bioluminescence after dark.</p>
<p>But have you ever wondered <strong>why</strong> you’re seeing what you’re seeing?</p>
<p>On <strong>Tuesday, September 8</strong>, join&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-19282"><a href="https://americansailing.com/forums/discussion/marine-biology-for-sailors-whats-really-happening-beneath-your-keel/" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a></span></p>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 18:17:22 -0700</pubDate>

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				<title>Joe posted an update: I completed the beginner's introduction to sailing [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://americansailing.com/dashboard/p/19252/</link>
				<pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 20:28:26 -0700</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I completed the beginner&#8217;s introduction to sailing course in 2025. I would like to start the next online course. I don&#8217;t seem to be able to access the introductory course now. Can you check this and sort it out for me as I would like to run through this again before starting the next one?</p>
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				<title>Todd earned new ASA Certifications.: 114 Cruising Catamaran Sailing at Chronic Sailing with David LaMay</title>
				<link>https://americansailing.com/dashboard/p/19227/</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:55:02 -0700</pubDate>

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				<title>Eric earned new ASA Certifications.: 118 Docking and Maneuvering at Fair Winds Sailing [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://americansailing.com/dashboard/p/19217/</link>
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				<title>Ryan earned new ASA Certifications.: 101 Keelboat Sailing 1 at Keyport Yacht Club Sailing [&#133;]</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:49:05 -0700</pubDate>

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				<title>American Sailing started the discussion What storm stands out in your sailing memories? in the forum Regional Forums</title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:54:12 -0700</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://americansailing.com/forums/discussion/what-storm-stands-out-in-your-sailing-memories/">What storm stands out in your sailing memories?</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>For Captain Craig Walker, it was the Christmas storm of 1979. </p>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:01:45 -0700</pubDate>

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				<title>James earned new ASA Certifications.: 101 Keelboat Sailing 1 at City Island Yacht Club with [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://americansailing.com/dashboard/p/19140/</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:25:45 -0700</pubDate>

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<li><a href="https://americansailing.com/learn-to-sail/certifications/asa-101-keelboat-sailing-1/" rel="nofollow">101 Keelboat Sailing 1</a> at City Island Yacht Club with Herb D&#039;Entremont</li>
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				<title>Diona started the discussion Sailing to the Galápagos: What Does It Really Take? in the forum International Sailing</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:33:09 -0700</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class = "activity-discussion-title-wrap"><a href="https://americansailing.com/forums/discussion/sailing-to-the-galapagos-what-does-it-really-take/">Sailing to the Galápagos: What Does It Really Take?</a></p> <div class="bb-content-inr-wrap"><p>The Galápagos Islands are high on a lot of sailors’ dream lists, but getting there takes more than simply pointing the bow west.</p>
<p>Join <strong>Gio &amp; Julie Cappelli of Pelagic Blue Cruising</strong> for <strong>Sailing to the Galápagos</strong>, a live online class exploring what cruisers need to know before making the voyage to one of the most extraordinary and carefully&hellip;<span class="activity-read-more" id="activity-read-more-19123"><a href="https://americansailing.com/forums/discussion/sailing-to-the-galapagos-what-does-it-really-take/" rel="nofollow"> Read more</a></span></p>
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				<title>Bryant earned new ASA Certifications.: 101 Keelboat Sailing 1 at Sag Harbor Sailing School [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://americansailing.com/dashboard/p/19106/</link>
				<pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:59:19 -0700</pubDate>

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<li><a href="https://americansailing.com/learn-to-sail/certifications/asa-101-keelboat-sailing-1/" rel="nofollow">101 Keelboat Sailing 1</a> at Sag Harbor Sailing School Inc. with Mark Tompkins</li>
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				<title>Ofer earned new ASA Certifications.: 104 Bareboat Cruising at Fair Winds Sailing Greece [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://americansailing.com/dashboard/p/19096/</link>
				<pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 09:44:01 -0700</pubDate>

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				<title>John posted an update: </title>
				<link>https://americansailing.com/dashboard/p/19063/</link>
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				<title>Markus earned new ASA Certifications.: 101 Keelboat Sailing 1 at Liberty Sailing School [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://americansailing.com/dashboard/p/19062/</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:54:40 -0700</pubDate>

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				<title>Laura earned new ASA Certifications.: 105 Coastal Navigation at Starpath School of Navigation [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://americansailing.com/dashboard/p/19055/</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:52:37 -0700</pubDate>

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				<title>ybrandt earned new ASA Certifications.: 102 Keelboat Sailing 2 at SailTime Annapolis with Richard Robey</title>
				<link>https://americansailing.com/dashboard/p/19042/</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:01:56 -0700</pubDate>

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<li><a href="https://americansailing.com/learn-to-sail/certifications/asa-102-keelboat-sailing-2/" rel="nofollow">102 Keelboat Sailing 2</a> at SailTime Annapolis with Richard Robey</li>
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				<title>Elizabeth earned new ASA Certifications.: 103 Coastal Cruising at First Reef Sailing with Jake Valpey</title>
				<link>https://americansailing.com/dashboard/p/19038/</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:47:17 -0700</pubDate>

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<li><a href="https://americansailing.com/learn-to-sail/certifications/asa-103-coastal-cruising/" rel="nofollow">103 Coastal Cruising</a> at First Reef Sailing with Jake Valpey</li>
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				<title>John earned new ASA Certifications.: 102 Keelboat Sailing 2 at Go With The Flo Adventures [&#133;]</title>
				<link>https://americansailing.com/dashboard/p/19009/</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:20:13 -0700</pubDate>

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