old fart starter
 

Just convinced myself to semi retire and I have always wanted to sail.

I've owned power up to 38' and know navigation, docking (with power)
etc. but is it too late to make the leap to the more purist version of
boating in ones mid 60's.

constructive comments are welcome as to size, type or make and big
enought to cruise in fresh water (for the time being)

Is it an impossible learning curve unless you start at 6 years old.

old fart starter
 

Hey - never too old. I was always a power boater until about 6 years
ago. I started with a 30' Hunter (co-owned w/son), 2 year break then a
25' Macgregor. I single hand all the time. BTW I'll be 69 in October

old fart starter
 

Never too old. I have taught many people older than you. You may not
particularly want to make your first sail boat a big one though. Consider
around 25 ft for a year or so. You get a better feel on smaller boats. Also
if you have a smaller boat at first, the costly mistakes everyone makes,
don't cost as much.

DP
"gord" wrote in message
...
Just convinced myself to semi retire and I have always wanted to sail.

I've owned power up to 38' and know navigation, docking (with power)
etc. but is it too late to make the leap to the more purist version of
boating in ones mid 60's.

constructive comments are welcome as to size, type or make and big
enought to cruise in fresh water (for the time being)

Is it an impossible learning curve unless you start at 6 years old.

old fart starter
 

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.

old fart starter
 

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.

old fart starter
 

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.

old fart starter
 

Gord:

Hey, do it. I'm 70, single-hand a Westsail 32, and thinking (dreaming,
probably) about a trophy offered by the San Diego Yacht Club for a
single-hander who sails to (or from) Hawaii--after he/she has turned 75.
Been done lots of times, apparently.

Anyhow, do recall the belligerent assertion of the old time square-rigger
salts: "Sail's a lovely lady. Steam's a bucket of iron." And make the
leap.

Cheers, and fair winds,

Dick


"gord" wrote in message
...
Just convinced myself to semi retire and I have always wanted to sail.

I've owned power up to 38' and know navigation, docking (with power)
etc. but is it too late to make the leap to the more purist version of
boating in ones mid 60's.

constructive comments are welcome as to size, type or make and big
enought to cruise in fresh water (for the time being)

Is it an impossible learning curve unless you start at 6 years old.

old fart starter
 

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
...
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.

old fart starter
 

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

old fart starter
 

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