On Feb 26, 9:48*am, sdg wrote:
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BeeRich says...



What is the best way to catch up on sailing, especially on a boat
larger than a Laser? *What services can I get in Toronto (where I
live) that might train me for sailing? *I want to be able to be on a
boat singlehanded, which I can take down the Erie Canal system down to
Florida, etc.

Hi;

Not sure quite what you mean by services. *There are many school options in the
Toronto area. *Queens Quay, right downtown, has keelboat classes mostly on
smaller boats. *Humber College has classes as well, as as they are a registered
school, you get a tax deduction!

Many Yacht Clubs, my own Port Credit Yacht Club (www.pcyc.net) have an adult
learn-to-sail that might be a good intro to "big-boat" systems, if you did not
pay much attention at the time you were on the Alberg.

You may want to "invest" in some classes for diesel maint, navigation, etc.., but
of course, it all depends on your background and current knowledge.

Humber and other as well will arrange for private instruction on your own boat,
which, as a former laser sailor are more likely in the power handling and
docking area I suspect, rather than the sailing itself, again, depending on how
much you remember from your Alberg days.

Please feel free to contact me off-list if you like and good luck!
scottgregory AT yahoo DOT com

Hi there.

I inquired at the National Yacht Club, and they have courses where
people can learn about boat handling. If they are about "this is how
to sail", that does me no good. But I want to learn concepts of why a
Gib versus a Genoa, etc. I don't know deck terms for larger boats,
heaving-to, etc. Things like that we just don't have on a Laser. I
was 5 years old on the Alberg, so I have faint recollections of it
just being a boat. Again, it isn't about learning how to sail, as I
can rig and race a Laser in 20 minutes. I've also done my Power
Squadron, but that is more theory than sailing-specific instruction.

I think I'll chase up the courses at National.

Cheers