At our Spring Membership Meeting, members enjoyed an insightful presentation from Sailors for the Sea, Powered by Oceana, focused on environmentally mindful boating practices.

The program offered a thoughtful look at the ways our time on the water impacts the marine environment, along with simple and practical ways we can all make more sustainable choices while sailing.

A big thank you to Sailors for the Sea for sharing their knowledge and resources with our community.

Link to get Green Boating Guide:                https://sailorsforthesea.org/

Meet the women making waves. We are proud to introduce Evening The Keel, a Musto series in collaboration with ‪@WorldSailingTV‬, where pro female sailors talk equality, motherhood, and getting ahead in a male dominated sport.

Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGN_6-bfDZc 

Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nGiUWtem1E

Part 3:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AC_oyppUoeU

Part 4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujBzB6hIY80

ASA knots made easy instructional videos.

https://americansailing.com/learn-to-sail/videos/knots-made-easy/

Connecting people with the whales of Pacific Northwest

 https://www.orcanetwork.org/

Blog:  https://www.orcanetwork.org/blog

Listen Live:  https://www.orcasound.net/listen/

Where To Sail (ussailing.org)

National Women's Sailing Association | Providing a community for women sailors offering scholarships, awards, events and education (womensailing.org)

https://nwwb.wordpress.com/

Sailing in Seattle - Seattle On The Water

Tacoma Power Squadron - Home (tacomapowerandsailsquadron.org)

Salish Sea Pilot

Tacoma Power Squadron - Home (tacomapowerandsailsquadron.org)

Creating a Safe Boating Culture, 365 Days a Year | Boat Live 365

Noonsite.com - The Ultimate Cruisers Planning Tool

NWS Radar (weather.gov)

MarineTraffic: Global Ship Tracking Intelligence | AIS Marine Traffic

Many new students experience a steep learning curve with nautical vocabulary and beginning sailing concepts. Fortunately, online resources and "apps" are readily available to support a student's sailing skills. The following YouTube link provides a basic tutorial on the basics of sailing, including terminology and points of sail:

Learning How to Sail: A Step-by-Step Guide to Sailing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjBYRUZbU4Y

Additionally, students can access apps  to evaluate current weather, wind, and tides. The following screenshot includes icons for a variety of apps that help a sailor evaluate weather conditions, ensuring a safe and fun adventure on the water. Ask your instructors about their favorite sailing app or online resource.  Happy sailing!

P.S. Thanks to TWSA student, Cathy Cloran, for sharing the YouTube link.