D,
what would you say are the most common ones?
Scout

"d parker" wrote
if you have a smaller boat at first, the costly mistakes everyone makes,
don't cost as much.

Damaging sails by lack of proper care. (flogging, incorrect storage)
Loss of gear overboard
Overshooting moorings and wiping out other vessels/grounding etc
Rig/sail damage due to over canvassing and/or inability to handle strong
winds
Dinghy sinking by mother boat
Rig or "head" damage through uncontrolled gybes (jibes. U.S)


That's a few quickies of the top of my head. But others here might like to
add some. We've all made mistakes.

Oh yeah.... how could I forget- Spilt beer!!!

DP


"Scout" wrote in message
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D,
what would you say are the most common ones?
Scout

"d parker" wrote
if you have a smaller boat at first, the costly mistakes everyone makes,
don't cost as much.

I've got my eye on a 30' c&c.....is this a stable hull to work out the
wrinkles. Guess you can "over jibe" whatever on smaller ones too, but
less square footage is less costly, for sure.

I really like the "dingy sinking by mother boat" I get a funny visual
when I try to imagine the scenario.

Curious to know where you do your sailing. I know south Georgian Bay the
best and plan to work out of possibly BayPort.

gp

d parker wrote:
Damaging sails by lack of proper care. (flogging, incorrect storage)
Loss of gear overboard
Overshooting moorings and wiping out other vessels/grounding etc
Rig/sail damage due to over canvassing and/or inability to handle strong
winds
Dinghy sinking by mother boat
Rig or "head" damage through uncontrolled gybes (jibes. U.S)


That's a few quickies of the top of my head. But others here might like to
add some. We've all made mistakes.

Oh yeah.... how could I forget- Spilt beer!!!

DP


"Scout" wrote in message
...

D,
what would you say are the most common ones?
Scout

"d parker" wrote

if you have a smaller boat at first, the costly mistakes everyone makes,
don't cost as much.

The 30foot C&C is a fine boat and considered a classic. Can be
single-handed. Your stinkpot experience will help. Within a couple of
months of sailing you'll be amazed at you own abilities.
"gord" wrote in message
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I've got my eye on a 30' c&c.....is this a stable hull to work out the
wrinkles. Guess you can "over jibe" whatever on smaller ones too, but
less square footage is less costly, for sure.

I really like the "dingy sinking by mother boat" I get a funny visual
when I try to imagine the scenario.

Curious to know where you do your sailing. I know south Georgian Bay
the
best and plan to work out of possibly BayPort.

gp

d parker wrote:
Damaging sails by lack of proper care. (flogging, incorrect storage)
Loss of gear overboard
Overshooting moorings and wiping out other vessels/grounding etc
Rig/sail damage due to over canvassing and/or inability to handle
strong
winds
Dinghy sinking by mother boat
Rig or "head" damage through uncontrolled gybes (jibes. U.S)


That's a few quickies of the top of my head. But others here might
like to
add some. We've all made mistakes.

Oh yeah.... how could I forget- Spilt beer!!!

DP


"Scout" wrote in message
...

D,
what would you say are the most common ones?
Scout

"d parker" wrote

if you have a smaller boat at first, the costly mistakes everyone
makes,
don't cost as much.

add to those over-riding wenches, Fouling line, Crap bouncing around in
the cabin (It is amazzing how many sailor drink coffee out of cups
without handles)

The smaller the boat the easier to manhandle the mistakes

OT

Hey Thom,

They haven't put handles on beer cans yet either. But when they do I will
drink to that.

DP

"Thom Stewart" wrote in message
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add to those over-riding wenches, Fouling line, Crap bouncing around in
the cabin (It is amazzing how many sailor drink coffee out of cups
without handles)

The smaller the boat the easier to manhandle the mistakes

OT

Thom! you fiesty Ol' Dog you!
I'LL DRINK TO THAT!
Scout

"Thom Stewart" wrote
over-riding wenches

And . . .
1. forgetting to put motor in neutral (or shutting off) while docking and
chewing up rudder!
2. stepping mast and losing balance, ripping out base screws
Scout

"d parker" wrote
Overshooting moorings and wiping out other vessels/grounding etc