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23rd Annual SCYA Women’s Sailing Convention Feb. 4, 2012
BoatUS will again sponsor the Southern California Yachting Association’s 23rd Annual Women’s Sailing Convention on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at the Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club, Corona del Mar. This event is open to all women interested in sailing from beginner to skilled.
The day is full of workshops for varied experience levels, such as: Welcome Aboard (for beginners), Diesel Engines, Going Up the Mast, Introduction to Racing, Tactics, Docking, Overboard Procedures, Suddenly Singlehanded Interactive, Weather, Sail Trim, Basic Navigation, Safety, Night-time Sailing & Navigation, Hassel-Free Heads, Spinnaker Rigging, and Offshore Cruising. The special guest speaker will be Captain Diane DeWitte, Expert Sailing Cruiser, Delivery Captain and Instructor.
Information is available at wsscya.scyaweb.org. The convention fee of $175.00 includes workshops, breakfast, lunch, dinner, souvenir and handouts. For more information, contact Director Gail Hine at Hine@SCYA.org or 951-677-8121.
Troubleshoot & Repair Diesel Engine Workshop for Women –
To be held in Middleboro, MA presented by the National Women Sailing Association and Mack Boring. See www.WomenSailing.org or contact Claire Gerrish at wsf@womensailing.org or 978-979-7241. Early bird deadline January 15. Registration deadline February 1.
