Kansas City Sailing at the America's Cup World Series - Way Cool!
We're back from the America's Cup World Series (ACWS) and there's so much to report. We spent five days aboard Crusader, our 38′ Catalina in San Diego, with Rich and Brandi Wells and Barb and Earl Cameron. As I previously reported we were one of only twelve boats marking course boundaries. Each day we were assigned a different position and on most days we were close enough to see AC crews hard at work beating, reaching, running, rounding marks, passing other boats, being passed, and eventually winning and losing.
Rich took great pictures that you can find by clicking here. And I tried my hand at video recording that you can find by clicking here. Take a look at these. They're really fun!
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Kansas City Sailing welcomes ASA members!
Kansas City Sailing exists thanks to the American Sailing Association. This sounds a bit extreme but it's the truth.
I took my first ASA sailing class more than twenty years ago, chose to become an instructor a dozen years ago, became an Instructor Evaluator almost ten years ago, and earned five "Outstanding Instructor" awards over these years. I'd been sailing since childhood but ASA gave me the educational structure, knowledge, and ultimately the confidence necessary to call myself a professional sailor. As a result of countless great sailing experiences I have dedicated a big part of my life to helping those who wish to pursue our amazing sport.
Our shop, Kansas City Sailing, is a resource for all things sailing. Our slogan is "Everything for every sailboat and sailor." We sell sailing gifts, apparel, standing and running rigging, deck hardware, fiberglass repair and other maintenance products, and much more. And we give extraordinary service, discounts, and typically free shipping to ASA members.
Whether you presently own a sailboat or you sail with others you will find cool sailing gear at our shop. We sell through our online store, e-bay, and from our brick and morter dealership (where we sell Catalina, Hunter, and Laser Performance sailboats). If you don't find what you're looking for or the price doesn't seem right just give us a call. You have my promise that we'll take good care of you. And of course if you don't find what you're looking for - or you have further questions you can contact me at bruce@kansascitysailing.com or my cell (913-579-5039).
Kansas City Sailing Blog. We have started a blog for sailors who want to stay in touch with other sailors. This blog is designed to be educational, entertaining, and fun. Register as a subscriber and share your questions, thoughts, ideas, wisdom, knowledge, and opinions. We're determined to make it worth your time. Click the Blog link on the left side of this page or go directly to kansascitysailing.com/blog. Even if you don't wish to participate in the conversation immediately, please register so you can start listening in.
Our online store. We've opened our online store, www.KCSailingStore.com, to accomodate our friends from far away lands (e.g., Missouri, Topeka, and beyond). We'd love to have you visit and let us know what you think. As always we'll keep our prices competitive, but not so competitive that you'll stop visiting us in Lawrence! We plan to provide free shipping whenever feasible. And of course please let us know if you need anything we haven't listed. We'd love to accomodate you.