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Sailor of the Month - Elizabeth Henderson
November 7, 2023 · 27 min · 660 views
What this video covers
Elizabeth Henderson, an ASA-certified sailor based in the San Francisco Bay Area, progressed through the full American Sailing Association curriculum—from ASA 101 to 108—within 15 months.0:32 After initial training in the Puget Sound, she joined Modern Sailing in Sausalito to pursue advanced certifications, including ASA 114 (catamaran) and 118 (docking).2:11 Henderson utilized SailTime to gain consistent coastal cruising experience, completing overnight passages to Drakes Bay and a delivery from San Francisco to Marina del Rey.14:52 She credits a women’s sailing seminar with overcoming a crisis of confidence and now volunteers as an instructor for the program.8:50 Her technical training includes NorthU advanced sail trim courses, which she applies to improve boat handling and safety.25:13 Henderson currently hosts women’s night sails and plans to incorporate long-distance cruising with her pets.23:26 Consistent practice and formal instruction provide the foundation necessary to build confidence and prevent sailors from becoming overwhelmed by challenging conditions.
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