On Mon, 12 Jan 2004 01:27:23 -0500, Ishrat Zahid
wrote:

Hi all:

I'm new to the group. Just wondering if this the right forum to rais
this question?
I want to get started with boats, ('ve never done that), want to find
out a cheaper way to start/try
out. Any clubs who would rent boats for members in northeast US (NH,
MA)? Any other tips/things
I should know? Thanks for spending few minutes of yours on me!

Around here, there are all sorts of places where you can rent boats.
From rowboats and canoes on lakes, ski boats on rivers, sailboats on the
bay, etc. Look for them in your area after the thaw. You could also
take a Power Squadron course. Sometimes they'll have an outing on a
boat as part of the course. http://www.usps.org/ and for the classes
http://www.usps.org/d_stuff/classes.html

That should get you started.

Steve