AMERICAN
SAILING
Autumn 2005
THE JOURNAL OF THE R ASSOCIA TION
AMERICAN
SAILING
FEATURE STORY: ANTIGUA SAILING WEEK A HIT WITH ASA MEMBERS
A
ttendees of the American Sailing
Association’s first annual
Members’ Appreciation Week in
Antigua overwhelmingly declared the event
a success.
Imagine a sailing event that offers
unlimited sailing and so much more! No,
it’s not a dream; it’s ASA’s first annual
weeklong members’ event held at Club
Colonna, Sunsail’s sailing destination resort
on Antigua, which kicked off July 1. ASA
members had the opportunity to sail to their
hearts’ content, swim, snorkel, windsurf,
explore the island or just take it easy –
relaxing at the beach or pool.
Club Colonna had the perfect recipe for
ASA members enjoyed beautiful sunsets at Sunsail’s Club Colonna
continued on page 16 during the first annual ASA Members’ Appreciation Week.
LIVING THE DREAM • JEFF BOWEN
A
s an instructor with Planet Hope/Capitol
Sailboat Club, a non-profit ASA school, much
of my time is spent teaching sailing to inner-
city teens. I see firsthand the impact the sport has on
building character, teamwork and leadership skills in
young people. It has been a long-time dream to share
an extended cruise with my own children. This past
fall, since our family was already living aboard, the
decision to head for the Bahamas to avoid winter
seemed like a winning idea to everyone aboard. All
seven of us!
continued on page 3
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
>> Book Review >> Featured Sailboat
Learning brightwork Catalina Capri 22
>> Sailing Destination >> Nautical Challenge
Palau’s paradise Where are we?
Elijah services a faulty pump.
>> Safety at Sea >> Marlinspike Seamanship
Now it works like a charm!
Exploring the EPIRB Optimizing Sail Power
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