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Oct. 16, 2018

Ask Lauren: How Does a Hurricane Affect Water Quality?

ASA has brought on Marine Conservationist, Lauren Coiro, to help with advocacy and education when it comes to how sailors interact with the environment that they call home. “Ask Lauren” will be a regular feature where our questions on the environment will be asked and answered. Do you have a question? Ask Lauren! Read More >
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Sep. 25, 2018

8 Things I Learned in ASA 101

Join Lauren on her adventure as she embarks on a journey to learn to sail. Follow her as she gets her feet wet as a beginner, gains experience, and earns her ASA certifications with Santa Barbara Sailing Center. The ultimate goal is to complete ASA 104 and go bareboat chartering somewhere exotic. ASA 101.5 – Eight Things I Learned in Read More >
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Sep. 16, 2018

ASA 101 Exam Day

Join Lauren on her adventure as she embarks on a journey to learn to sail with Santa Barbara Sailing Center. Follow her as she gets her feet wet as a beginner, gains experience, and earns her ASA certifications. The ultimate goal is to complete ASA 104 and go bareboat chartering somewhere exotic. ASA 101, Part 4 – ASA 101 Exam Read More >
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Aug. 26, 2018

Sailing in the Clouds with Santa Barbara Sailing

Join Lauren on her adventure as she embarks on a journey to learn to sail with Santa Barbara Sailing. Follow her as she gets her feet wet as a beginner, gains experience, and earns her ASA certifications. The ultimate goal is to complete ASA 104 and go bareboat chartering somewhere exotic. ASA 101, Part 3 – Sailing in the Clouds Read More >
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Apr. 26, 2018

First Day of Sailing School

The night before my first day of sailing school was spent eyeballing a huge pile of clothes and items on my floor, trying to decide what exactly I should bring with me for my first day of sailing! Read More >
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Mar. 29, 2018

Getting My Feet Wet

In just fifteen short hours, my days of watching from the shorelines are over. This is the year I trade in my bystander hat for a flashy pair of partaker shades. Step number one: become a legit, ASA-certified, bonafide sailor. Read More >
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