WSA - Speakers 2010

January 2010 - Zac Sunderland, "Youngest person to sail solo around the world!"
Zac Sunderland, the intrepid 17 year old who recently completed a round the world sailing journey on a 36’
Islander, beginning right here in Marina del Rey. Don’t miss this evening as Zac tells of the challenges and
adventures he faced along the way. Zac’s younger sister, Abby, is now planning a round the world trip herself,
so we’ll also no doubt get an update on her preparations. Read more about Zac’s adventures at
www.zacsunderland.com

February 2010 - Mike Priest, Update on the America's Cup!
Mike Priest will discuss the America's Cup , including photos and video recently taken in San Diego when the
BMW Oracle trimaran launched the "wing" sail. Mike's previous history regarding the America's Cup includes
traveling to and viewing multiple events, including the 32nd America's Cup in Valencia, where he was 18th
man for a day on the BMW Oracle team. Join us for an entertaining evening as we break down the racing
(barring any new court orders or legal maneuvers), compare the Alinghi entry with the BMW entry, and try to
predict the outcome of the remaining races!

March 9, 2010 - Wendy Windebank, Sailing in the Caribbean Islands
Wendy Windebank, accomplished travel writer and photographer. Wendy's topic was "Sailing in the
Caribbean Islands." Visit her website at http://www.windebank.com/wendy/album/index.asp.

April 13, 2010 - Representatives of one-design fleets participating in this season's regattas.

May 11, 2010 - Attorney Linda D. Hess graduated from UCLA School of Law in 1982 and worked for large
law firms in downtown Los Angeles and Century City in the areas of estate planning and other related
transactional work prior to opening her own practice in 1989 specializing in estate planning, probate and
general corporate matters. Linda has extensive experience in all areas of estate planning, including clients
with both large and small estates, family owned businesses, sophisticated tools to enhance the typical living
trust plan and asset protection techniques. For the past ten years Linda has developed a unique expertise in
estate planning for boat owners and those in the maritime industry.

June 8, 2010 - a panel of WSA Skippers spoke about how you can take advantage of the variety of
on-the-water activities that WSA has to offer. There was also an open discussion about our programs like Day
Sails, Cruises, Racing and Clinics.