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How I did it: When I was younger, my mom signed me up for sailing lessons at a local sailing club. I didn't entirely enjoy the classes, but I'm glad I learned to sail anyway! I've gone sailing a few times aside from lessons, so it's nice to know what's going on. Read how I did it…

How I did it: First-time-ever sailing along the stunningly beautiful Na Pali coast of Kauai! DD and I took a four-hour Sunset Dinner Cruise on a vessel named Spirit of Kauai. We enjoyed perfect weather and sea conditions, unobstructed views of the coast, and late afternoon light which was ideal for taking photos. The crew served us an excellent dinner of teriyaki chicken topped with pineapple, pulehu of beef with sautéed mushrooms & onions in garli… Read how I did it…

How I did it: I was raised near constantly sailing, some of my earliest memories include the smell of oil floating on the surface of the water, the creak of the rigging while falling asleep, and the discomfort of a lifejacket. I learned to swim and walk at the same time, I could sail through the roughest of water without feeling sick and my first license earned was a boating one. Of course, the years of experience were helpful, but I did take a course … Read how I did it…

How I did it: I actually won a raffle for a free class. I probably would not have done it on my own, but now having done this I want to do other things I wouldn't normally chose like karate. I took the class for the local university gym. Read how I did it…

How I did it: I booked a one week sailing course in Greece.  They gave me plenty of information about what to expect.  They sent me RYA Competent Crew Course books beforehand so I was able to familiarise myself with knots and things like that.We stayed on board the boat for a week, sailing from island to island and learning lots along the way.  It was incredible and I can't wait to do it again.You don't need to do a course though - it's quite easy to g… Read how I did it…