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Jobson heads US SAILING
By Charles Zusman
October 29, 2009, 7:43PM
Gary Jobson is well-known to the sailing world as an America's Cup veteran, author, and commentator on ESPN. He is also a New Jersey native, and he began sailing on the Toms River as a youngster.
He has been elected president of US SAILING, the national governing body for the sport. Here is the US Sailing announcement...
Gary Jobson Elected President of US SAILING at Annual General Meeting
LEAGUE CITY, Texas (Oct. 24, 2009) – On Saturday night at US SAILING’s Annual General Meeting, Gary Jobson was elected by the new board of directors as the next president of the sport’s national governing body.
In his acceptance speech at the board of directors meeting, Jobson highlighted his plans for US SAILING. He discussed the philosophy of the organization and explained US SAILING’s goal to create opportunities for more people to sail and encourage participation, especially among youth.
“We want to make sailing safe, easy, and fair,” said Jobson. “We’ll work to make sailing available to everyone.”
Increased visibility for US SAILING and awareness of the sport is a high priority for Jobson. He also put an emphasis on elevating US SAILING’s National Championships. Jobson is focusing on creating value for the US SAILING membership.
“We will not make a US SAILING membership mandatory,” Jobson stated. “We want people and organizations to become members of US SAILING because we provide a great service for sailors, and we want to inspire others to get involved with the sport.”
The board of directors also elected Tom Hubbell as vice president, Leslie Keller as treasurer, Fred Hagedorn as secretary, and Stan Honey as the select director.
Jobson has been a strong supporter of US SAILING and was a member of the organization’s board of directors. He also has served on the Olympic Sailing Committee for 12 years.
A world class sailor, television commentator and author, Jobson has served as an ambassador to the sport. He has authored 16 sailing books including the first US SAILING Instructor’s Manual, and is editor-at-large of Sailing World and Cruising World magazines. Jobson was the television broadcast producer for the sailing competition at the 2008 Olympic Games on NBC.
Sailing Puerto Rico - Girls sails around the world
Jessica Watson, a few days into global sailing odyssey, settling into a routine
October 20, 2009 | 3:59 pm
Reading Jessica Watson's blog makes me long for the type of freedom she's enjoying, only a few days out from Sydney, Australia, and with an entire planet yet to circle as she aspires to become the youngest person to sail alone, nonstop and unassisted, around the world.
On Monday the 16-year-old adventurer wrote: "It's been so long since I've had anytime just to take it easy for a while and the freedom was amazing. No deadlines, nothing to rush off to, I can eat whatever I like whenever I like, no one to send me off to bed!
"It was pretty special this afternoon when the sea glassed right out, it was as if you could see right to the distant blue bottom apart from huge schools of jellyfish floating past. We even had a couple of dolphins drop in to say hi. The other unexpected visitor was a small plane who circled around overhead, just when I thought I was finally by myself!"
This will change. There will be issues, perhaps very serious problems. Watson is aboard a 34-foot pink sailboat and might have to negotiate swells taller than her boat is long. She has eight months of sailing ahead of her, and safety is not guaranteed.
But for now it's smooth going. On Tuesday she wrote: "It already feels like I'm settling right into a routine, grabbing a bit of sleep through the night and into the morning when I can, logging and plotting my position, digging through the food bags for meals and calling in for phone skeds twice a day. There's always something to do or check.
"I've been hard at work eating my way through all the last-minute presents and sweets that were shoved aboard just before we left. Every time I think I've eaten them all I seem to discover another packet stashed away somewhere!"
October 20, 2009 | 3:59 pm
Reading Jessica Watson's blog makes me long for the type of freedom she's enjoying, only a few days out from Sydney, Australia, and with an entire planet yet to circle as she aspires to become the youngest person to sail alone, nonstop and unassisted, around the world.
On Monday the 16-year-old adventurer wrote: "It's been so long since I've had anytime just to take it easy for a while and the freedom was amazing. No deadlines, nothing to rush off to, I can eat whatever I like whenever I like, no one to send me off to bed!
"It was pretty special this afternoon when the sea glassed right out, it was as if you could see right to the distant blue bottom apart from huge schools of jellyfish floating past. We even had a couple of dolphins drop in to say hi. The other unexpected visitor was a small plane who circled around overhead, just when I thought I was finally by myself!"
This will change. There will be issues, perhaps very serious problems. Watson is aboard a 34-foot pink sailboat and might have to negotiate swells taller than her boat is long. She has eight months of sailing ahead of her, and safety is not guaranteed.
But for now it's smooth going. On Tuesday she wrote: "It already feels like I'm settling right into a routine, grabbing a bit of sleep through the night and into the morning when I can, logging and plotting my position, digging through the food bags for meals and calling in for phone skeds twice a day. There's always something to do or check.
"I've been hard at work eating my way through all the last-minute presents and sweets that were shoved aboard just before we left. Every time I think I've eaten them all I seem to discover another packet stashed away somewhere!"
Sailing in Puerto Rico - Fajardo Sail Boat trips
Sailing in Puerto Rico - Fajardo Sail Boat trips
This Puerto Rico sailing article was originally posted on http://www.gotopuertorico.com/puerto-rico-watersports.php
With hundreds of miles of coastline and an eternal summer weather, Puerto Rico offers a different beach for every day of the year, from the pure white dunes of Isabela to the black volcanic sands near Punta Santiago in Maunabo. You can even choose your level of excitement, from a stroll in the shimmering shallow waters at Luquillo to a romp in the boisterous surf of Rincón.
For visitors looking to get close to the water, but not necessarily submerge in it, Puerto Rico offers various other water sports. You can be windsurfing, sailing or fishing the deep seas, rivers, lakes or bays. For a little more action, you can go kayaking on the Tanamá River or the Caribbean Sea, or body surf down a rushing mountain stream.
Whatever your favorite water sport is, you can do it better in, on or near the tropical waters of Puerto Rico.
Visit SailPuertoRico.com to learn more about Captain Domingo Garcia and his Puerto Rican sailing trips to Culebra, Fajardo, Icacos, around the Conquistador, and Vieques.
This Puerto Rico sailing article was originally posted on http://www.gotopuertorico.com/puerto-rico-watersports.php
With hundreds of miles of coastline and an eternal summer weather, Puerto Rico offers a different beach for every day of the year, from the pure white dunes of Isabela to the black volcanic sands near Punta Santiago in Maunabo. You can even choose your level of excitement, from a stroll in the shimmering shallow waters at Luquillo to a romp in the boisterous surf of Rincón.
For visitors looking to get close to the water, but not necessarily submerge in it, Puerto Rico offers various other water sports. You can be windsurfing, sailing or fishing the deep seas, rivers, lakes or bays. For a little more action, you can go kayaking on the Tanamá River or the Caribbean Sea, or body surf down a rushing mountain stream.
Whatever your favorite water sport is, you can do it better in, on or near the tropical waters of Puerto Rico.
Visit SailPuertoRico.com to learn more about Captain Domingo Garcia and his Puerto Rican sailing trips to Culebra, Fajardo, Icacos, around the Conquistador, and Vieques.
Sailing Fajardo Puerto Rico - Awesome overnight trip to Vieques with Captain Domingo Garcia
Fajardo Puerto Rico Sailing - “Awesome overnight trip to Vieques with Captain Domingo Garcia!”
Ventajero Sailing
My family took an overnight trip with Captain Domingo Garcia on the Ventajero 4 from July 29-30, 2009. We traveled to the coast of Vieques for the first day. We spent the day snorkeling and swimming on terrific beaches. We were the only humans in sight and we had the entire beach to ourselves. It was very private. We then spent the night off the coast of Esperanza on the southern side of the island. The next day we traveled to Icacos Island, off the coast of Fajardo, PR for more snorkeling and swimming. The waters were clear blue. It was like being in a huge swimming pool, surrounded by sea life.
Captain Domingo is an excellent chef. Every meal was gourmet. We enjoyed churassco prepared on a grill attached to the sailboat, marlin covered in a homemade mango butter sauce (yes, the mangos were freshly picked) and an outstanding lasagna. We woke up to the smell of freshly pressed coffee and warm French toast smothered in fresh fruit. Delicious! Throughout the trip, there was a non-stop flow of drinks including a variety of ice cold local beers.
Captain Domingo is a wonderful host. He is also a champion sailor, having formerly won the Rolex Sailing Cup.
We cannot wait to book another trip next summer. The value of the trip far exceeded the price. Our memories of this trip are priceless. Our two children, ages 8 and 9, will remember this trip forever.
Thank you Captain Domingo!
Sincerely,
Michael and Alexandra Waddington
Ventajero Sailing
My family took an overnight trip with Captain Domingo Garcia on the Ventajero 4 from July 29-30, 2009. We traveled to the coast of Vieques for the first day. We spent the day snorkeling and swimming on terrific beaches. We were the only humans in sight and we had the entire beach to ourselves. It was very private. We then spent the night off the coast of Esperanza on the southern side of the island. The next day we traveled to Icacos Island, off the coast of Fajardo, PR for more snorkeling and swimming. The waters were clear blue. It was like being in a huge swimming pool, surrounded by sea life.
Captain Domingo is an excellent chef. Every meal was gourmet. We enjoyed churassco prepared on a grill attached to the sailboat, marlin covered in a homemade mango butter sauce (yes, the mangos were freshly picked) and an outstanding lasagna. We woke up to the smell of freshly pressed coffee and warm French toast smothered in fresh fruit. Delicious! Throughout the trip, there was a non-stop flow of drinks including a variety of ice cold local beers.
Captain Domingo is a wonderful host. He is also a champion sailor, having formerly won the Rolex Sailing Cup.
We cannot wait to book another trip next summer. The value of the trip far exceeded the price. Our memories of this trip are priceless. Our two children, ages 8 and 9, will remember this trip forever.
Thank you Captain Domingo!
Sincerely,
Michael and Alexandra Waddington
Sailing Puerto Rico
Repositioning cruises offer sweet deals
http://www.kansas.com/living/travel/story/998294.html
In October and throughout November, dozens of cruise ships in European waters are moved from their now-chilly locations and sent on long, trans-Atlantic sailings to the Caribbean or South American waters. Because, when they cross the Atlantic, they are solely at sea for at least five, six or seven days and make no port stops during that time, they are unpopular with the public; passengers with short attention spans can't stand the thought of being aboard a ship that isn't making daily visits to land. And many members of the public can't devote the two-or-so weeks that most repositioning cruises require (several port stops in the Mediterranean before reaching the open sea of the Atlantic, then the crossing, then several port stops on the way to the ultimate destination in Florida or elsewhere).
That's why the cruise lines and the cruise discount brokers often price these repositioning cruises at almost ridiculously low levels in order to fill the cabins aboard them. As you'll see below, some repositioning cruises are being sold for as little as $28.50 a day.
Recently, the urgent need to fill the repositioning ships has led some cruise discount brokers to include trans-Atlantic airfare to the jumping-off point in the overall price of the cruise. Some of them put you up at no charge for a night or two in a first-class hotel at the port of embarkation. Such complex repositionings are, to me, the most desirable of them.
Sailing Puerto Rico
Several outstanding repositioning cruise bargains:
• $28.50 per person per day, for 14 nights (a total of $399), aboard Royal Caribbean's Vision of the Seas, departing Nov. 19 from Lisbon, Portugal, sailing then to the Canary Islands, then crossing the South Atlantic to Recife, Brazil, and proceeding down the coast of Brazil to Rio first, then Sao Paulo. Inside cabin, of course. Obviously, airfare to Lisbon, and then from Sao Paulo back to the States is the big added expense (use of frequent-flyer mileage will often do the trick). Go to VacationsToGo.com to book.
• $46.58 per person per day, for 12 nights (a total of $559) aboard Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas, departing Nov. 9 from Malaga, Spain, then sailing to the Canary Islands and then across the South Atlantic to Nassau (Bahamas) and Miami. Inside cabins. You'll obviously have to add airfare to Malaga as your big added expense. VacationstoGo.com makes the offer.
http://www.kansas.com/living/travel/story/998294.html
In October and throughout November, dozens of cruise ships in European waters are moved from their now-chilly locations and sent on long, trans-Atlantic sailings to the Caribbean or South American waters. Because, when they cross the Atlantic, they are solely at sea for at least five, six or seven days and make no port stops during that time, they are unpopular with the public; passengers with short attention spans can't stand the thought of being aboard a ship that isn't making daily visits to land. And many members of the public can't devote the two-or-so weeks that most repositioning cruises require (several port stops in the Mediterranean before reaching the open sea of the Atlantic, then the crossing, then several port stops on the way to the ultimate destination in Florida or elsewhere).
That's why the cruise lines and the cruise discount brokers often price these repositioning cruises at almost ridiculously low levels in order to fill the cabins aboard them. As you'll see below, some repositioning cruises are being sold for as little as $28.50 a day.
Recently, the urgent need to fill the repositioning ships has led some cruise discount brokers to include trans-Atlantic airfare to the jumping-off point in the overall price of the cruise. Some of them put you up at no charge for a night or two in a first-class hotel at the port of embarkation. Such complex repositionings are, to me, the most desirable of them.
Sailing Puerto Rico
Several outstanding repositioning cruise bargains:
• $28.50 per person per day, for 14 nights (a total of $399), aboard Royal Caribbean's Vision of the Seas, departing Nov. 19 from Lisbon, Portugal, sailing then to the Canary Islands, then crossing the South Atlantic to Recife, Brazil, and proceeding down the coast of Brazil to Rio first, then Sao Paulo. Inside cabin, of course. Obviously, airfare to Lisbon, and then from Sao Paulo back to the States is the big added expense (use of frequent-flyer mileage will often do the trick). Go to VacationsToGo.com to book.
• $46.58 per person per day, for 12 nights (a total of $559) aboard Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas, departing Nov. 9 from Malaga, Spain, then sailing to the Canary Islands and then across the South Atlantic to Nassau (Bahamas) and Miami. Inside cabins. You'll obviously have to add airfare to Malaga as your big added expense. VacationstoGo.com makes the offer.
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Jessica Watson is hoping to become the youngest person to sail solo non-stop and unassisted around the world. (AAP: Supplied)
Jessica, 16, has sailed into Sydney this afternoon and will begin her attempt to sail solo non-stop around the world later this month.
The Sunshine Coast teen hit a cargo ship off southern Queensland last month on the first night of her ill-fated voyage.
But the determined teenager did not let that stop her. Jessica again set sail from Queensland's Gold Coast on Thursday morning.
Jessica's goal has sparked plenty of controversy, with Queensland Premier Anna Bligh urging the teenager to reconsider her trip.
Australian Childhood Foundation CEO Joe Tucci agrees Jessica should rethink the voyage.
"It's risky and dangerous and the push to become the youngest seems to be overriding the perception of realistic danger," he told ABC News Online.
"It'd be in her own interests to wait until she is 18 and then she would be able to legally and ethically make decisions for herself.
"We have to be cautious about what kind of risks we let our young people be exposed to."
An investigation by Queensland's Maritime Safety Bureau (MSQ) concluded Jessica was too inexperienced to sail solo around the world.
But Jessica's mother Julie has shrugged off criticism of her daughter's voyage, describing it as sexist.
She is adamant her daughter is ready to set sail.
But Dr Tucci says Jessica's parents have a duty of care to keep their daughter realistic about what she can achieve.
"Parents need to act as a risk barometer for their kids and encourage them to understand what the consequences are and sometimes hold them back when they think the risks are too great," he said.
"Sometimes kids will want to do something that puts them in danger, and under those circumstances I think a reasonable person would consider sailing around the world to be too dangerous.
"Parents should encourage young people to see the full consequences of their decision."
Dr Tucci hopes it does not go as far as the case of 13-year-old Dutch sailor Laura Dekker.
A Dutch court put a stop to Dekker attempting to become the youngest person ever to sail around the world solo by taking temporary custody of her.
"I would hope that Jessica and her parents come to the decision, rather than going through a court system," Dr Tucci said.
"What parents are doing when they're appropriately cautious is giving those kids the best chance of achieving those dreams at a time when they're able to make the decision for themselves."
Martin's support
But round-the-world sailor Jesse Martin believes people should go easier on the schoolgirl skipper.
Ten years ago, Martin, at the age of 18, sailed into the record books when he became the youngest person to sail solo around the world.
He knows Jessica and he supports her every move. The 28-year-old adventurer says attitude is far more relevant than age.
"To simplify it a lot, you could say it's dangerous to cross the road if you don't look for a car coming," Martin told ABC News Online.
"If you break that down, you look for a car coming because it's commonsense and you're careful so you can apply that same principle to sailing around the world.
"A lot of things can go wrong; you can fall off the side, knock yourself out, but if you take it slow and sensible and treat it as a marathon trip, then it can be done quite safely and it's really a trip of the mind.
"I don't think age should be in question. Is it too young? We'll find out."
Martin says young people should be encouraged to achieve their dreams.
Jessica, 16, has sailed into Sydney this afternoon and will begin her attempt to sail solo non-stop around the world later this month.
The Sunshine Coast teen hit a cargo ship off southern Queensland last month on the first night of her ill-fated voyage.
But the determined teenager did not let that stop her. Jessica again set sail from Queensland's Gold Coast on Thursday morning.
Jessica's goal has sparked plenty of controversy, with Queensland Premier Anna Bligh urging the teenager to reconsider her trip.
Australian Childhood Foundation CEO Joe Tucci agrees Jessica should rethink the voyage.
"It's risky and dangerous and the push to become the youngest seems to be overriding the perception of realistic danger," he told ABC News Online.
"It'd be in her own interests to wait until she is 18 and then she would be able to legally and ethically make decisions for herself.
"We have to be cautious about what kind of risks we let our young people be exposed to."
An investigation by Queensland's Maritime Safety Bureau (MSQ) concluded Jessica was too inexperienced to sail solo around the world.
But Jessica's mother Julie has shrugged off criticism of her daughter's voyage, describing it as sexist.
She is adamant her daughter is ready to set sail.
But Dr Tucci says Jessica's parents have a duty of care to keep their daughter realistic about what she can achieve.
"Parents need to act as a risk barometer for their kids and encourage them to understand what the consequences are and sometimes hold them back when they think the risks are too great," he said.
"Sometimes kids will want to do something that puts them in danger, and under those circumstances I think a reasonable person would consider sailing around the world to be too dangerous.
"Parents should encourage young people to see the full consequences of their decision."
Dr Tucci hopes it does not go as far as the case of 13-year-old Dutch sailor Laura Dekker.
A Dutch court put a stop to Dekker attempting to become the youngest person ever to sail around the world solo by taking temporary custody of her.
"I would hope that Jessica and her parents come to the decision, rather than going through a court system," Dr Tucci said.
"What parents are doing when they're appropriately cautious is giving those kids the best chance of achieving those dreams at a time when they're able to make the decision for themselves."
Martin's support
But round-the-world sailor Jesse Martin believes people should go easier on the schoolgirl skipper.
Ten years ago, Martin, at the age of 18, sailed into the record books when he became the youngest person to sail solo around the world.
He knows Jessica and he supports her every move. The 28-year-old adventurer says attitude is far more relevant than age.
"To simplify it a lot, you could say it's dangerous to cross the road if you don't look for a car coming," Martin told ABC News Online.
"If you break that down, you look for a car coming because it's commonsense and you're careful so you can apply that same principle to sailing around the world.
"A lot of things can go wrong; you can fall off the side, knock yourself out, but if you take it slow and sensible and treat it as a marathon trip, then it can be done quite safely and it's really a trip of the mind.
"I don't think age should be in question. Is it too young? We'll find out."
Martin says young people should be encouraged to achieve their dreams.
Sailing trips - Teen resumes solo sailing bid
Teen resumes solo sailing bid
SYDNEY - A 16-YEAR-OLD Australian girl bidding for a solo around the world sailing record took to the high seas on Thursday, despite pleas from authorities for her to reconsider after she crashed on a test voyage.
Jessica Watson set off in her bright pink yacht from Queensland's Gold Coast to Sydney, from where she will embark next week on an attempt to become the youngest person to sail non-stop and alone around the world.
Her first effort last month almost ended in disaster when she collided with a 63,000-tonne cargo ship just hours into a trial run to Sydney. Watson dismissed the mishap, which snapped the mast of her 10.23-metre yacht 'Pink Lady' and damaged its rigging and hull, as a 'small hitch' but an official report gave a damning assessment of her performance.
Maritime Safety Queensland found she had probably dozed off before she hit the container ship and did not activate a warning system that would have altered her to a potential collision. It also said the teenager did not have a fatigue management plan and her safety guide consisted of a page torn from a school notebook which was covered in childish doodles.
The safety authority concluded Watson was too inexperienced to attempt the gruelling voyage, prompting Queensland Premier Anna Bligh to this week urge her to abandon the record bid.
'This is a very high-risk venture, frankly it's one that I would be reconsidering, but ultimately it's a decision for them,' Bligh said on Monday.
The girl's mother Julie Watson hit back at critics Thursday and said he daughter would not be deterred.
'A lot of people making statements about her to the media don't know what preparation she has done,' she told public broadcaster ABC. 'I have seen the level of commitment, the work she has put in, the preparation.'
Watson, who has been sailing since she was eight, hopes to complete a 23,000 nautical mile journey around Cape Horn and the Cape of Good Hope and over the unforgiving Southern Ocean before returning to Australia. Watson hopes to surpass fellow Australian Jesse Martin's feat in completing the journey aged 18 in 1999.
In August, a Dutch court ruled 13-year-old Laura Dekkers could not embark on a solo round-the-world voyage and placed her in the care of social services. -- AFP
SYDNEY - A 16-YEAR-OLD Australian girl bidding for a solo around the world sailing record took to the high seas on Thursday, despite pleas from authorities for her to reconsider after she crashed on a test voyage.
Jessica Watson set off in her bright pink yacht from Queensland's Gold Coast to Sydney, from where she will embark next week on an attempt to become the youngest person to sail non-stop and alone around the world.
Her first effort last month almost ended in disaster when she collided with a 63,000-tonne cargo ship just hours into a trial run to Sydney. Watson dismissed the mishap, which snapped the mast of her 10.23-metre yacht 'Pink Lady' and damaged its rigging and hull, as a 'small hitch' but an official report gave a damning assessment of her performance.
Maritime Safety Queensland found she had probably dozed off before she hit the container ship and did not activate a warning system that would have altered her to a potential collision. It also said the teenager did not have a fatigue management plan and her safety guide consisted of a page torn from a school notebook which was covered in childish doodles.
The safety authority concluded Watson was too inexperienced to attempt the gruelling voyage, prompting Queensland Premier Anna Bligh to this week urge her to abandon the record bid.
'This is a very high-risk venture, frankly it's one that I would be reconsidering, but ultimately it's a decision for them,' Bligh said on Monday.
The girl's mother Julie Watson hit back at critics Thursday and said he daughter would not be deterred.
'A lot of people making statements about her to the media don't know what preparation she has done,' she told public broadcaster ABC. 'I have seen the level of commitment, the work she has put in, the preparation.'
Watson, who has been sailing since she was eight, hopes to complete a 23,000 nautical mile journey around Cape Horn and the Cape of Good Hope and over the unforgiving Southern Ocean before returning to Australia. Watson hopes to surpass fellow Australian Jesse Martin's feat in completing the journey aged 18 in 1999.
In August, a Dutch court ruled 13-year-old Laura Dekkers could not embark on a solo round-the-world voyage and placed her in the care of social services. -- AFP
