"Wally" wrote in message
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| Capt. Mooron wrote:
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| Please just give us an idea of where you've sailed, lakes, oceans,
| bays, countries...... I'll start:
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| I am but a sweet, innocent, fresh-faced n00b, so my list is short...

I'm certain that list will expand in leaps and bounds since you seem to hold
the adventurous spirit required of true mariners.

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| The Firth Of Forth (racing twice a week). Estuary, marina is at the
| narrowest point, hilly on both sides, conditions are always variable.

Excellent.... a true test of skill for a newbie.
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| Bob can't use a Radar
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| Ain't got one o' them.

You will


| Bob can't navigate
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| Learned a bit, but have some way to go yet.

At least you are making an attempt!

| Bob can't sail into a slip
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| We do that virtually every time we sail. (And out if the wind is
conducive.)

Bob is terrified to sail into anything.... including a wind over 20 knots or
out of the bay. ;-)