Is this insane?

I have some experience in dinghy sailing and do indeed have a
qualification - whoopee - in this area.

I have spent a lot of my youth on yachts - generally my Grandad's 32 foot
Westerly - but have not, until now, taken as much interest as my brother,
and do not have a proverbial 'scoobie' when it comes to maps and charts.

I do however have £25000 and a moderate and mobile income.

I will not be single for the rest of my life.

I will not have zero commitment for a two year period at any other time in
my life.

I do not want to waste a year cow-towing to some jumped up lilttle Hitler
and his crew of merry - force you to do the bad jobs - men.

This is why I want my own yacht and why I want it now.

Do you think it is realistic to expect to find a personally compatible
Yachtmaster with a high degree of experience who would be prepared to spend
six months teaching me to sail my boat.

The destinations on this escapade could be decided by means of a vote - I
would have the final decision of course - Hitler in effect perhaps!

Daniel.


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"Daniel Thompson" wrote in message
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Is this insane?

I have some experience in dinghy sailing and do indeed have a
qualification - whoopee - in this area.

I have spent a lot of my youth on yachts - generally my Grandad's 32 foot
Westerly - but have not, until now, taken as much interest as my brother,
and do not have a proverbial 'scoobie' when it comes to maps and charts.

I went on a flotilla sailing holiday many years ago as an experienced dinghy
sailor in a mixed group of young singles. The appointed skipper in the party
who was qualified turned out to be only just about capable of sailing the
boat, so don't put down your experience, I had no trouble sailing the yacht.
The only issue is navigation and with the advent of satellite positioning
must be a doddle these days.