Are you a woman interested in literally sailing into your future? Or perhaps you already know how to get across an ocean using only the wind? Of maybe you are just curious about sailing in the desert? The knot tie tea party is for all of you.
The National Women’s Sailing Association president, Debbie Huntsman, will be the lead knot teacher at Lake Pleasant on the Pleasant Harbor side. This will be the first of a monthly National Women’s Sailing Association’s Learn About Sailing Things (L.A.S.T.) workshops for women sailors and wannabe sailors in the greater Phoenix area.
At the knot tea party — women will socialize, drink tea (or an beverage you choose), learn to tie a few useful nautical knots, and watch the sun as it lowers over the lake as we decide what to learn next about sailing.
Knot tie Tea Party
Saturday, March 23 • 3–5pm
Lake Pleasant, AZ
Pleasant Harbor (TBD)
RSVP: president@womensailing.org by 3-20-19
Optional sunset sail for women
All Abilities
“Women of all sailing abilities are encouraged to attend,” said NWSA past president Linda Newland. “By sharing experiences, women leave with improved skills and knowledge that contribute to better days on the water. There is always something of interest for everyone.”
Notes: RSVP via email is required — the park is expansive, you might want directions to the meeting place. There is a $6 fee for entry into the Pleasant Harbor Regional park. The L.A.S.T. group will meet at the blue topped shuttle shelter in the public parking lot above the marina entrance and private parking — . This shelter will be a good gathering place.
Tumbleweed Sailing will provide refreshments…tea and crumpets. Bring your favorite tea cup.
Huntsman has been certified as instructor for the US Sailing, US Coast Guard Auxiliary, the National Safe Boating Council, States of Louisiana, Utah and Arizona and USPS.
Huntsman is a past flotilla commander and Division 10 public affairs officer for the US Coast Guard Auxiliary. She served as commodore for the Lake Pleasant Sailing Club in Phoenix, AZ where she first became involved with AdventureSail® and adult sailing programs. Huntsman is a past commodore for the Lake Pontchartrain Women’s Sailing Association where she introduced the AdventureSail® and L.A.S.T. (Learn About Sailing Things) programs to the Gulf Coast. Debbie joined the National Womens Sailing Association board in 2016. She was elected Vice President in 2017 and currently serves as their president.
Knot tie Tea Party
Saturday, March 23 • 3–5pm
Lake Pleasant, AZ
Pleasant Harbor (TBD)
RSVP: president@womensailing by 3-20-19
Optional sunset sail for women
