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Need sailing school recommendations
A friend who is going to crew for me again next summer would like
start out next year feeling fully competent both for the satisfaction and also the comfort of knowing she could get home again if I fell overboard or dropped dead. She is willing to invest some time and money doing something like going to one of those schools that get you ready to take charter boats out but would like to start right at the basics with dingy sailing. Since winter is upon us up here in the Northeast, we are out of options in this part of the world. I’d appreciate leads and, better, recommendations on where she could go during the winter to learn how to sail a small boat around and know what the sails and forces are doing on the big boat from experience rather than just books and my explanations. Then, either at the same or another place, learning to crew and navigate a large boat to the point of being able to get it home in a pinch. -- Roger Long |
Need sailing school recommendations
Roger Long wrote:
A friend who is going to crew for me again next summer would like start out next year feeling fully competent both for the satisfaction and also the comfort of knowing she could get home again if I fell overboard or dropped dead. She is willing to invest some time and money doing something like going to one of those schools that get you ready to take charter boats out but would like to start right at the basics with dingy sailing. Since winter is upon us up here in the Northeast, we are out of options in this part of the world. I’d appreciate leads and, better, recommendations on where she could go during the winter to learn how to sail a small boat around and know what the sails and forces are doing on the big boat from experience rather than just books and my explanations. Then, either at the same or another place, learning to crew and navigate a large boat to the point of being able to get it home in a pinch. I recommend a two week vacation in the British Virgin Islands this winter. I have a buddy down there who has been teaching sailing courses and could recommend something for her. |
Need sailing school recommendations
Could you pass this along to him?
-- Roger Long "Don White" wrote in message ... I recommend a two week vacation in the British Virgin Islands this winter. I have a buddy down there who has been teaching sailing courses and could recommend something for her. |
Need sailing school recommendations
Roger Long wrote:
Could you pass this along to him? Just sent him an e-mail...will advise soonest. |
Need sailing school recommendations
On Wed, 04 Oct 2006 21:05:09 GMT, "Roger Long"
wrote: I’d appreciate leads and, better, recommendations on where she could go during the winter to learn how to sail a small boat around and know what the sails and forces are doing on the big boat from experience rather than just books and my explanations. Off Shore Sailing School runs a fairly good program in some nice southern locations, although not in dinghys: http://www.offshore-sailing.com/ Some of the Club Meds offer sailing lessons in small boats: http://www.clubmed.us |
Need sailing school recommendations
"Roger Long" wrote in message
... A friend who is going to crew for me again next summer would like start out next year feeling fully competent both for the satisfaction and also the comfort of knowing she could get home again if I fell overboard or dropped dead. She is willing to invest some time and money doing something like going to one of those schools that get you ready to take charter boats out but would like to start right at the basics with dingy sailing. Since winter is upon us up here in the Northeast, we are out of options in this part of the world. I'd appreciate leads and, better, recommendations on where she could go during the winter to learn how to sail a small boat around and know what the sails and forces are doing on the big boat from experience rather than just books and my explanations. Then, either at the same or another place, learning to crew and navigate a large boat to the point of being able to get it home in a pinch. -- Roger Long Nothing like the SF bayarea for the full experience. There are a host of schools/programs. I can recommend some for sure. -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com |
Need sailing school recommendations
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"Roger Long" wrote: I’d appreciate leads and, better, recommendations on where she could go during the winter to learn how to sail a small boat around and know what the sails and forces are doing on the big boat from experience rather than just books and my explanations. Then, either at the same or another place, learning to crew and navigate a large boat to the point of being able to get it home in a pinch. I'd suggest the Colgates' Offshore Sailing School in the BVI. http://www.offshore-sailing.com/ Their boats are close enough to dinks to make real sailors, big enough that yours won't be that much a stretch. And the the off-time possibilities are delicious. -- Jere Lull Xan-a-Deux ('73 Tanzer 28 #4 out of Tolchester, MD) Xan's Pages: http://members.dca.net/jerelull/X-Main.html Our BVI FAQs (290+ pics) http://homepage.mac.com/jerelull/BVI/ |
Need sailing school recommendations
"Roger Long" wrote:
I went to Annapolis Sailing School, but that's only in Annapolis now and doesn't operate in the winter. There is also the Bitter End Yacht Club in the BVI which has various sailing school alternatives which I have read about. http://www.beyc.com/new_visitors/htm..._packages.html I have a friend who charters his CSY 37 and who was at one time the head of the Annapolis Sailing School in St. Croix. He will guarantee to give you as rigorous course as you want http://www.admirals.com/gloryofchristiansted/sail.html on his boat. It is a charter than includes food etc. http://www.admirals.com/gloryofchristiansted/ A friend who is going to crew for me again next summer would like start out next year feeling fully competent both for the satisfaction and also the comfort of knowing she could get home again if I fell overboard or dropped dead. She is willing to invest some time and money doing something like going to one of those schools that get you ready to take charter boats out but would like to start right at the basics with dingy sailing. Since winter is upon us up here in the Northeast, we are out of options in this part of the world. I’d appreciate leads and, better, recommendations on where she could go during the winter to learn how to sail a small boat around and know what the sails and forces are doing on the big boat from experience rather than just books and my explanations. Then, either at the same or another place, learning to crew and navigate a large boat to the point of being able to get it home in a pinch. |
Need sailing school recommendations
Roger,
In the north east I would recommend the oyster bay sailing school. Although all the classes here are finished for the season, they have a class they run in the BVI in January. In the San Francisco area I highly recommend http://www.clubnautique.net/ . In addition to being an excellent school, its cheap to get their via jetblue into oakland airport (10 minutes from Club Nautique's base) Dan |
Need sailing school recommendations
I think Captain Ron is available for this type of work. Google him.
Roger Long wrote: A friend who is going to crew for me again next summer would like start out next year feeling fully competent both for the satisfaction and also the comfort of knowing she could get home again if I fell overboard or dropped dead. She is willing to invest some time and money doing something like going to one of those schools that get you ready to take charter boats out but would like to start right at the basics with dingy sailing. Since winter is upon us up here in the Northeast, we are out of options in this part of the world. I’d appreciate leads and, better, recommendations on where she could go during the winter to learn how to sail a small boat around and know what the sails and forces are doing on the big boat from experience rather than just books and my explanations. Then, either at the same or another place, learning to crew and navigate a large boat to the point of being able to get it home in a pinch. |
Need sailing school recommendations
Blue Water Sailing School inFt Lauderdale does a really good job. They
also sometimes offer courses in the Virgins. Their courses are geared towards ASA certification Peter s/v Now or Never! |
Need sailing school recommendations
Don White wrote:
Roger Long wrote: Could you pass this along to him? Just sent him an e-mail...will advise soonest. Roger.. just got Vic's answer.... (the BVI seems to be the place to go) see: "HI Don I teach ASA sailing courses. THE first one is Basic Keelboat 101 If she has 10 days she can do 101-103-104 I'm doing them next week with 2 people. Tell her to contact Sunsail office on Internet and book it. Capt VIC " http://www.sunsail.com/yachts/destin.../learn_to_sail |
Need sailing school recommendations
I did for Roger. My buddy in the BVI could be a 'real life' reasonable
facsimile. Jim Douglas wrote: I think Captain Ron is available for this type of work. Google him. Roger Long wrote: A friend who is going to crew for me again next summer would like start out next year feeling fully competent both for the satisfaction and also the comfort of knowing she could get home again if I fell overboard or dropped dead. She is willing to invest some time and money doing something like going to one of those schools that get you ready to take charter boats out but would like to start right at the basics with dingy sailing. Since winter is upon us up here in the Northeast, we are out of options in this part of the world. I’d appreciate leads and, better, recommendations on where she could go during the winter to learn how to sail a small boat around and know what the sails and forces are doing on the big boat from experience rather than just books and my explanations. Then, either at the same or another place, learning to crew and navigate a large boat to the point of being able to get it home in a pinch. |
Need sailing school recommendations
My Girlfriend and I both took a course through bluewater sailing in Ft.
Lauderdale last year. ASA course 101-103 (basic keelboat, coastal navigation, and bareboat charter). Good boat (Gib Sea 43) and good laid back instructor (Captain Al Hatch). Five days on the boat with only one night at a dock in the keys. Very hands on. My friend went into it with little or no sailing and is still a little intimidated but definitely good program for someone at all comfortable on a boat. Cheaper to get to Florida than BVI. We were there first week in February and had all good weather with good breeze all week. did some sailing outside, motored through shipping channels (government cut in Miami) man overboard drills (so maybe your friend will come back for you if you do get knocked overboard). Not being in a classroom each morning definitely gave a good "cruising" exposure. (I believe they are a Sunsail base as well) Roger Long wrote: A friend who is going to crew for me again next summer would like start out next year feeling fully competent both for the satisfaction and also the comfort of knowing she could get home again if I fell overboard or dropped dead. She is willing to invest some time and money doing something like going to one of those schools that get you ready to take charter boats out but would like to start right at the basics with dingy sailing. Since winter is upon us up here in the Northeast, we are out of options in this part of the world. I’d appreciate leads and, better, recommendations on where she could go during the winter to learn how to sail a small boat around and know what the sails and forces are doing on the big boat from experience rather than just books and my explanations. Then, either at the same or another place, learning to crew and navigate a large boat to the point of being able to get it home in a pinch. |
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