Getting into Sailboating

[doglover44]

I am interested into sailing any tips its new to me

 

[flashback]

Re: Getting into Sailboating

Read up on it so you understand how it works..maybe take a few classes or find someone willing to show you the ropes..most sailors enjoy sharing the knowledge......

 

[CuriousChris]

Re: Getting into Sailboating

Good on you!
Sailing is alot of fun.
Your easiest bet is to take a course. All sailing club have some sort of training. They usually have an ulterior motive and would like you to join their club and sail in their races. Racing with someone is a really good way to learn to sail. Just finding someone who will take you out will get you started is another way of learning.
I built a boat and taught myself. In hindsight its probably the hardest way to do it but its a real confidence builder. I'm an old fart grandmother type person so you don't have to be superman to do it.
I wrote an article on my website because someone else had asked me and i had emailed him and had my thought about it sorted. http://www.christinedemerchant.com/learning_to_sail.html (I'm not selling anything!)
Lately I've been figuring out a new keelboat. Quite a challenge.
Good Luck
Christine

 

[Perlmudder]

Re: Getting into Sailboating

Couple different options:
1. purchase an older sunfish / minifish, read up on the internet about the basics of sailing, and head to the lake on a calm day
2. most yacht clubs offer adult sailing nights where they teach you in 420s or lightnings
3. if you are a reliable and dedicated person, offer to crew on a sailing team. be prepared to be rail meat for a couple seasons until you know a bit about sailing.