This thread just keeps on going, and going, and going... I think that I
have found the immediate remedy to my quest. I think that I will join
the Harbor Island Yacht Club. I have a few friends that sail there and
all enjoy it. I'll have access to good instruction and several
different boats. What a better way to start out. I can also buy a
small motor boat for putting around when we go camping to keep the
family happy. Win-win.

Carl