Tacoma Women's Sailing Association News

Evening the Keel Series

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 15:58:16 GMT

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

KNOTS MADE EASY

Tue, 07 May 2024 18:53:04 GMT

ASA knots made easy instructional videos.

https://asa.com/knots-made-easy-videos/

Orca Network

Tue, 07 May 2024 18:45:45 GMT

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/

Sailing Resources

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 21:55:41 GMT

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

Valuable online resources and apps for new sailing students

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 16:56:47 GMT

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.