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Women at the Helm
The Bitter End Yacht Club, on Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands, is gearing up for its fourth annual Women's Sailing Week, October 21-27, led by veteran racers Betsy Alison and Martha MacKechnie. The $2,625 fee (for two) includes seven nights' accommodations, meals, and daily clinics. Call 800-872-2392.

Eclipse Watch
Northern India is the place to view the total solar eclipse on October 24, and several outfitters plan special trips. Overseas Adventure Travel's 13-day trip, leaving October 17, costs $3,190, including round-trip airfare from New York; call 800-221-0814. Snow Lion Expeditions will take you there October 20-27 for $1,200 (land only); call 800-525-8735. Nature Expeditions International offers a 13-day trip, leaving October 14, for $2,990; call 800-869-0639.

Sea Kayaks R Us
A new Kids' Program is on the agenda for this year's West Coast Sea Kayak Symposium, September 15-17 in Fort Worden State Park on Washington's Olympic Peninsula, adding a family-friendly tone to the on-water classes, demos, and workshops. To register, call 360-598-1801.