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Picking a sailing course - what to look for?
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"Capt. JG" wrote: All that said, the USSailing and ASA certifications are really nothing more than high-cost pieces of paper. Exactly, though that might give Nikita enough experience to overcome trepidation. Nothing easier than sailing the BVI, IMNHO. The Moorings let me take out a 50, though our boat was a 21' MacGregor at the time, hardly more than a dink. I'd been on a couple of charters in the area, which probably helped. When I saw that she was a dinghy sailor, though casual, my first thought was that she is likely as good a *sailor* as most "big" boat owners. With such a conservative self-evaluation, she probably only needs a little time on an inboard. -- 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/ |
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Picking a sailing course - what to look for?
Jere Lull wrote: When I saw that she was a dinghy sailor, though casual, my first thought was that she is likely as good a *sailor* as most "big" boat owners. With such a conservative self-evaluation, she probably only needs a little time on an inboard. Just for the record, I'm a "he". I get this a lot on the newsgroups; damn that "La femme Nikita" movie. Yeah, I'm not worried too much about the sailing aspect of it. I feel fairly confident with sail and boat control, terminology and all that sort of stuff. The stuff that's new to me would be trimming sails with winches (right?) rather than by hand, anchoring, operating with an engine, and probably docking (because you can't make up for your mistakes by simply grabbing on to the dock and stopping the boat). Oh and navigation; when racing around the buoys on a lake there's no need for charts. |
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"Nikita" wrote: Just for the record, I'm a "he". I get this a lot on the newsgroups; damn that "La femme Nikita" movie. Sorry about that, but I've known a number of Nikitas, non of them male. Yeah, I'm not worried too much about the sailing aspect of it. I feel fairly confident with sail and boat control, terminology and all that sort of stuff. The stuff that's new to me would be trimming sails with winches (right?) rather than by hand, anchoring, operating with an engine, and probably docking (because you can't make up for your mistakes by simply grabbing on to the dock and stopping the boat). I expect you'll take it slow, which is 90+% of the job. There's more "stuff", but it's not really that different and you've got a handle on the hard part. Oh and navigation; when racing around the buoys on a lake there's no need for charts. That can take some experience. I'm still learning 20 years into cruising around the Chesapeake. BTW, even on a lake, there's some navigation involved, so you have a start. One thing that's served me in good stead: When you leave an anchorage you intend to return to, look back and see what it looks like from the water. Spot the unusual features such as towers, buildings -- anything that might be unique. As you sail, be aware of what's around, new landmarks and waypoints, and note your position on the chart periodically. Nothing beats the Mark I eyeballs, not even a GPS, in the long run. At first, you won't go far, so it'll be easy. As you go further afield, you'll figure it out. -- 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/ |
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Nikita wrote: Jere Lull wrote: When I saw that she was a dinghy sailor, though casual, my first thought was that she is likely as good a *sailor* as most "big" boat owners. With such a conservative self-evaluation, she probably only needs a little time on an inboard. Just for the record, I'm a "he". I get this a lot on the newsgroups; damn that "La femme Nikita" movie. Yeah, I'm not worried too much about the sailing aspect of it. I feel fairly confident with sail and boat control, terminology and all that sort of stuff. The stuff that's new to me would be trimming sails with winches (right?) rather than by hand, anchoring, operating with an engine, and probably docking (because you can't make up for your mistakes by simply grabbing on to the dock and stopping the boat). Oh and navigation; when racing around the buoys on a lake there's no need for charts. For sure BVI is a great place to sail... especially for relative beginners on bigger boats.. I wonder if there's a sailing school down there.... -- Capt. JG @@ www.sailnow.com |
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lid (Jonathan Ganz) wrote: For sure BVI is a great place to sail... especially for relative beginners on bigger boats.. I wonder if there's a sailing school down there.... Many. -- 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/ |
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Picking a sailing course - what to look for?
On Fri, 15 Dec 2006 01:01:52 GMT, Jere Lull wrote:
For sure BVI is a great place to sail... especially for relative beginners on bigger boats.. I wonder if there's a sailing school down there.... Many. Yes indeed: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q...ailing+schools You couldn't ask for a better place to sail. |
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Wayne.B wrote: On Fri, 15 Dec 2006 01:01:52 GMT, Jere Lull wrote: For sure BVI is a great place to sail... especially for relative beginners on bigger boats.. I wonder if there's a sailing school down there.... Many. Yes indeed: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q...ailing+schools You couldn't ask for a better place to sail. I was kidding... yes, I can ask, but I bet there aren't many that are better. :-) -- Capt. JG @@ www.sailnow.com |
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Picking a sailing course - what to look for?
Yeah, I'm not worried too much about the sailing aspect of it. I feel fairly confident with sail and boat control, terminology and all that sort of stuff. The stuff that's new to me would be trimming sails with winches (right?) rather than by hand, anchoring, operating with an engine, and probably docking (because you can't make up for your mistakes by simply grabbing on to the dock and stopping the boat). Oh and navigation; when racing around the buoys on a lake there's no need for charts. You're spot on. I've taken hundreds from dinghy skills to yachting, and those are exactly the gaps. Perhaps rather than saying 'trimming sails with winches', be more general; 'handling ropes under strain'. That implies you know five basic knots and can do them instinctively . . . as well as using winches. And trimming sails will include reducing sail in rough weather. Also: safety on board (harnesses, lifejackets, fire risks), collision regulations (they're very different from the racing rules) and managing crew (four on board is different, and some may be novices, to be appropriately briefed. -- JimB http://www.jimbaerselman.f2s.com/ Comparing cruise areas within Greece and N Spain |
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