FEATURE STORY: ASA FLOTILLA SAILS THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
T
he unspoiled islands of
the British Virgins make
one of the finest cruising
locations in the world. Blessed
with warm, steady trade winds and
beautifully clear water, the area is
an ideal sailing location. Good
harbors are plentiful with lots of
places to visit, great diving and
snorkeling spots, colorful history
and friendly people, too. What
better place for a flotilla?
The American Sailing Association is
all set to host this sailing flotilla
during the first week of December,
2006. Dubbed the “Fall Flotilla 06,”
the seven-day event is open to all
ASA-affiliated schools, instructors
Photo courtesy of BVI Tourist Bureau
and members. It will be the first of
The joyful island way of life in the British Virgin Islands shines through in the faces of
these adorable schoolgirls.
several sailing events ASA hopes to
sponsor throughout the year.
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LIVING THE DREAM • PETER AND CATHIE TROGDON, WEEMS & PLATH
W
hen Peter and Cathie Trogdon step onto Bee
Weems, their 36-foot Zimmerman Marine
downeast yacht, they’re not just looking to
have a good time. Taking ownership of this semi-
custom “dreamboat” this past September is just one
more step in living life their way. As owners of Weems
and Plath, manufacturers of fine nautical instruments,
their goal is to enjoy their business as much as they
enjoy their life. This simply means incorporating what
they love into what they do everyday.
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