I just joined this group and wanted to let everyone know. I bought
albin vega(smal swedish sail boat) this summer and I'd like to get
some tips about "guality" sailing...

On Sep 27, 6:30*pm, chandglider wrote:
I just joined this group and wanted to let everyone know. I bought
albin vega(smal swedish sail boat) this summer and I'd like to get
some tips about "guality" sailing...

You made a great choice of a boat for that size range. It's way more
capable than you probably are at this point. They have even made
circumnavigations.

I've never heard of "guality" sailing so I can't help you there.

If you would like advice about where to go, it would help to tell us
where your homeport is.

If you would like advice about staying alive, one of the major pre-
requisites for boating enjoyment, you'll probably get more useful
responses with specific questions about things that concern you.

--
Roger Long

"Roger Long" wrote in message
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On Sep 27, 6:30 pm, chandglider wrote:
I just joined this group and wanted to let everyone know. I bought
albin vega(smal swedish sail boat) this summer and I'd like to get
some tips about "guality" sailing...

You made a great choice of a boat for that size range. It's way more
capable than you probably are at this point. They have even made
circumnavigations.

I've never heard of "guality" sailing so I can't help you there.

If you would like advice about where to go, it would help to tell us
where your homeport is.

If you would like advice about staying alive, one of the major pre-
requisites for boating enjoyment, you'll probably get more useful
responses with specific questions about things that concern you.

--
Roger Long

He must be mixing his 'g's with his 'q's.........i.e. quality sailing??
If he was over here, I's suggest joining the Power & Sail Squadron for the
various courses and then a hands on sailing course at a local yachtclub.

On Sep 28, 10:04*am, "Don White" wrote:
"Roger Long" wrote in message

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On Sep 27, 6:30 pm, chandglider wrote:

I just joined this group and wanted to let everyone know. I bought
albin vega(smal swedish sail boat) this summer and I'd like to get
some tips about "guality" sailing...

You made a great choice of a boat for that size range. *It's way more
capable than you probably are at this point. *They have even made
circumnavigations.

I've never heard of "guality" sailing so I can't help you there.

If you would like advice about where to go, it would help to tell us
where your homeport is.

If you would like advice about staying alive, one of the major pre-
requisites for boating enjoyment, you'll probably get more useful
responses with specific questions about things that concern you.

--
Roger Long

He must be mixing his 'g's * with his 'q's.........i.e. * quality sailing??
If he was over here, I's suggest joining the Power & Sail Squadron for the
various courses and then a hands on sailing course at a local yachtclub.

I specialize in "low quality sailing" meaning I go places I shouldn't
AND have a lot of fun doing so. Depth less than draft, NO PROBLEM.
Bridge too low, NO PROBLEM "Yeah, we can make it, tides
low............CLANG". I don't give a sh** how good my sails are, I'd
use cold fusion power if it was available for cheap. Sails of any
kind and a good motor and you can cruise all kinds of places. Forget
what the idjit purists say, you wanna have fun and seein shocked looks
on the faces of yachties is really fun. Get a trashed out old boat and
just glare at em and dare the expensive polished yachts to not give
you right of way. (yes, it's just a game and you really act
responsible but some people just need to be put in their place).
Someday, I'm gonna do a cruising guide to real dives, gonna call it
"Cruising to Low Places". Gonna hit all the waterfront (or nearly so)
bars on the NW FL coast.

"chandglider" wrote in message
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I just joined this group and wanted to let everyone know. I bought
albin vega(smal swedish sail boat) this summer and I'd like to get
some tips about "guality" sailing...

One of the best tips I ever heard given is that if you're not already
sailors, invest in classes for at least yourself and significant other. Kids
too if you got them and can swing it.
It will "invest" the family in the activity by making it more interesting
and cut down on a lot of friction between the crew members.
That friction has sunk more than one mans dreams of sailing. Enough abrasive
captaining can quickly lead to "me or that &^^%** boat!"

"mmc" wrote in message
ng.com...

"chandglider" wrote in message
...
I just joined this group and wanted to let everyone know. I bought
albin vega(smal swedish sail boat) this summer and I'd like to get
some tips about "guality" sailing...

One of the best tips I ever heard given is that if you're not already
sailors, invest in classes for at least yourself and significant other.
Kids too if you got them and can swing it.
It will "invest" the family in the activity by making it more interesting
and cut down on a lot of friction between the crew members.
That friction has sunk more than one mans dreams of sailing. Enough
abrasive captaining can quickly lead to "me or that &^^%** boat!"

Definitely.. and don't skim by just going yourself (assuming you have an
SO). Both people need to be competent.

--
"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com

"Capt. JG" wrote in message
easolutions...
"mmc" wrote in message
ng.com...

"chandglider" wrote in message
...
I just joined this group and wanted to let everyone know. I bought
albin vega(smal swedish sail boat) this summer and I'd like to get
some tips about "guality" sailing...

One of the best tips I ever heard given is that if you're not already
sailors, invest in classes for at least yourself and significant other.
Kids too if you got them and can swing it.
It will "invest" the family in the activity by making it more interesting
and cut down on a lot of friction between the crew members.
That friction has sunk more than one mans dreams of sailing. Enough
abrasive captaining can quickly lead to "me or that &^^%** boat!"

Definitely.. and don't skim by just going yourself (assuming you have an
SO). Both people need to be competent.

--
"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com


Great point John.

mmc wrote:
"Capt. JG" wrote in message
easolutions...
"mmc" wrote in message
ng.com...
"chandglider" wrote in message
...
I just joined this group and wanted to let everyone know. I bought
albin vega(smal swedish sail boat) this summer and I'd like to get
some tips about "guality" sailing...
One of the best tips I ever heard given is that if you're not already
sailors, invest in classes for at least yourself and significant other.
Kids too if you got them and can swing it.
It will "invest" the family in the activity by making it more interesting
and cut down on a lot of friction between the crew members.
That friction has sunk more than one mans dreams of sailing. Enough
abrasive captaining can quickly lead to "me or that &^^%** boat!"
Definitely.. and don't skim by just going yourself (assuming you have an
SO). Both people need to be competent.

--
"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com


Great point John.



Second both of them.

Personal stuff...

I've written a few "ships rules" (avoids calling them Captain's Orders)
for my family and friends.

One involves when life vests are required to leave the cockpit.

Today we went out and found 20-25 mph winds, gusting occasionally beyond that.

Under reefed main and no jib (brings me back to wanting to dump the roller) we
could point about half as high as normal, but the boat was comfortable.
We sailed about 8 miles down to the dam and back. It was fun. (Better than
yesterday when even the spinnaker hung dead limp.)

20 plus is definitely life jacket winds.

I had to get a bit sharp with my SO, D, to get her attention.

She, the designated foredeck hand today (her choice), kept trying to hop up and
go deal with a line or whatever - without her PFD.

But that is one of the rules *we agreed on*, and it's for our safety.

"cavelamb" wrote in message
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mmc wrote:
"Capt. JG" wrote in message
easolutions...
"mmc" wrote in message
ng.com...
"chandglider" wrote in message
...
I just joined this group and wanted to let everyone know. I bought
albin vega(smal swedish sail boat) this summer and I'd like to get
some tips about "guality" sailing...
One of the best tips I ever heard given is that if you're not already
sailors, invest in classes for at least yourself and significant other.
Kids too if you got them and can swing it.
It will "invest" the family in the activity by making it more
interesting and cut down on a lot of friction between the crew members.
That friction has sunk more than one mans dreams of sailing. Enough
abrasive captaining can quickly lead to "me or that &^^%** boat!"
Definitely.. and don't skim by just going yourself (assuming you have an
SO). Both people need to be competent.

--
"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com


Great point John.



Second both of them.

Personal stuff...

I've written a few "ships rules" (avoids calling them Captain's Orders)
for my family and friends.

One involves when life vests are required to leave the cockpit.

Today we went out and found 20-25 mph winds, gusting occasionally beyond
that.

Under reefed main and no jib (brings me back to wanting to dump the
roller) we
could point about half as high as normal, but the boat was comfortable.
We sailed about 8 miles down to the dam and back. It was fun. (Better
than yesterday when even the spinnaker hung dead limp.)

20 plus is definitely life jacket winds.

I had to get a bit sharp with my SO, D, to get her attention.

She, the designated foredeck hand today (her choice), kept trying to hop
up and go deal with a line or whatever - without her PFD.

But that is one of the rules *we agreed on*, and it's for our safety.


Good point about the PFDs. The only times they're not required to be worn on
my boat is when the person is below or the boat is at dock or anchor. My
insurance is pretty picky about it.

Just curious about why you didn't use the jib on the roller (assuming you
had one from your comment). I don't usually reef mine, since it has quite a
high foot and is less than 100%, but I do sometimes. We typically sail in 15
to 25 with higher gusts.

--
"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com

"cavelamb" wrote in message
m...

Today we went out and found 20-25 mph winds, gusting occasionally beyond
that.

Under reefed main and no jib (brings me back to wanting to dump the
roller) we
could point about half as high as normal, but the boat was comfortable.
We sailed about 8 miles down to the dam and back. It was fun. (Better
than yesterday when even the spinnaker hung dead limp.)

20 plus is definitely life jacket winds.


Under reefed main and no jib and with a stiff breeze stirring upthe waves
you might find it hard to avoid getting into irons when going about.
If you have a bit of jib up you can help her around in those conditions.