Sailing and Diving Organizations
- Mahina Expedtions
- OCSC Sailing School and Club, Berkeley, CA
- Divers Alert Network
- Seven Seas Cruising Association
Nicole took one of John and Amanda Neal's courses over the winter/spring of 2006. She traveled with them from Vancouver, B.C. to San Diego, CA, through challenging and inclement weather almost the whole way. Nicole came away from that experience with much admiration and appreciation for both John and Amanda's amazing knowledge base, as well as their patience, support and dedication to teach so thoroughly even during such a difficult passage! Many of the lessons she learned have been directly transferable to our new life on our own boat. If you want to read Mahina's Log about this journey, click HERE.
We joined OCSC a few years ago, not only for the excellent instruction and learning, but also because we felt that the community they create is easy going, supportive, and warm. All of the instructors were fantastic and the networking they provide is beyond one's expectations!
If you are a diver, you should seriously consider being a member of DAN and getting accident insurance coverage through them. This is a great organization.
Joining SSCA allows you to become part of the cruising community by sharing resources, getting the monthly bulletin, and using the forum. Also, most places around the world have an SSCA delegate who will help deal with issues and provide valuable information regarding living and sailing in the area.