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WOA organization
 

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Announcements Announcements to the members and visitors
March 09, 2012 13:27 Anonymous member
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Ask Bud Bud Taplin answers questions about Westsails.
Old Forum - Ask Bud in 4 pdf files
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May 15, 2012 13:30 Anonymous member
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Questions about the WOA Ask your questions about the WOA here.
April 14, 2012 12:11 Anonymous member
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Welcome Aboard Please introduce your self to fellow members - for existing and new members.
March 09, 2012 21:25 Anonymous member
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All about the Boats
 

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Gear for the Boat  Old Forum - Gear for the boat in pdf.
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May 15, 2012 10:10 Anonymous member
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In the Yard Old Forum In The Yard in pdf  
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May 17, 2012 10:58 Anonymous member
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Sail Plan Discussions on the issues of sails, trim, and handling, etc.
Old Forum Sail Plan in pdf
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May 17, 2012 21:10 Anonymous member
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The Iron Genny Discussion about issues specific to engines.
Old Forum Iron Genny in pdf
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May 05, 2012 17:26 Anonymous member
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Westsail 28 Old Forum Westsail 28 in pdf 
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May 10, 2012 08:05 Anonymous member
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Westsail 42/43  Discussion area for Westsail 42 and Westsail 43.
Old Westsail 42/43 forum in pdf
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May 03, 2012 20:16 Anonymous member
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Westsail General Discussion Old Forum General Discussion  8 pdf files 
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May 15, 2012 21:40 Anonymous member
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Rendezvous
 

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Florida East Coast Discussion and announcements for the Florida East Coast Rendezvous
Link to a pdf of Florida East Coast Rendezvous - old message board 
Westsailors past present and future -  please sign up here for this Event so the organizers know who is coming.  No fees are paid until you attend the event in most cases.
December 29, 2011 18:37 Anonymous member (Administrator)
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Florida West Coast Discussion and announcements for the Florida West Coast Rendezvous
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May 03, 2012 13:20 Anonymous member
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Northern California Northern California Rendezvous meets the first weekend in October at the San Leandro Marina in the San Francisco Bay.
 See our page for more details.
 
Link to pdf of Northern California Rendezvous - old message board
Westsailors past present and future -  please sign up here for this Event so the organizers know who is coming.  No fees are paid until you attend the event in most cases.
May 05, 2012 12:33 Anonymous member (Administrator)
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Other Locations A Rendezvous can range from 2 boats to a fleet of boats and take place anywhere. Contact WOA at  mailto:rondy@westsail.org for assistance. 
Discussion and announcements for a Rendezvous in Other places
Link to a pdf of  Other places Rendezvous - old message board
February 08, 2012 22:43 Anonymous member (Administrator)
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Pacific NorthWest  
 Discussion and announcements for the Pacific Northwest Rendezvous
December 15, 2011 10:04 Anonymous member (Administrator)
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Southern California Discussion and announcements for the Southern California Rendezvous
Link to a pdf of  Southern California Rendezvous - old message board
Westsailors past present and future -  please sign up here for this Event so the organizers know who is coming.  No fees are paid until you attend the event in most cases.
May 06, 2012 16:50 Anonymous member (Administrator)
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Westsailing the World
 

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Cruising Information and Destinations Cruising Destination and information for members. 
Old Forum Cruising in pdf
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May 10, 2012 11:35 Anonymous member
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Racing / Rally with Westsails  Members Racing and Rally information and results.
Old Forum - Racing in pdf
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April 30, 2012 21:12 Anonymous member
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Singlehanded Sailing Tips Tips for single handing your Westsail
Old Forum - Single Handed in pdf
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January 23, 2012 17:12 Anonymous member (Administrator)
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WOA Classifieds
 

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For Sale Members can list their For Sale items.
May 13, 2012 12:31 Anonymous member
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Group Buys Group purchases by members - often are at a discount.
Link to a pdf of  Group buys - old message board
May 17, 2012 21:54 Anonymous member (Administrator)
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Looking to Buy What members would like to purchase.
Old Forum - Looking to Buy in 8 pdf files.
April 23, 2012 23:55 Anonymous member
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