Easing wife's fears about buying a cruiser
 

"Vito" wrote in message
...
Matt wrote:

Hello,
I'm considering buying a sail boat ... My wife is afraid that I'll
capsize

My EX was like that (c:

My NEW one's worse: Took her out on Lake Ontario last week in my 14' Lund
aluminum fishing boat. There were 1 foot swells (that's ONE) - the kind that
rock you to sleep. But, she chose to look down at a crossword puzzle
magazine the entire time, including when other boats flew by and rocked us
with wakes. (Here in Rochester, it's a tradition to pass as close as
possible to stationary boats, even if you have 15 miles of open water for
cruising space).

Anyway, she got seasick in about 15 minutes and redefined the term "chum".
It did NOT attract fish. She's now convinced that she hates boating.

Easing wife's fears about buying a cruiser
 

Matt,

Get the boat. Make sure you have a reliable engine for it, read as
many sailing books/websites you can get your hands on and talk to as
many experienced sailors as you can find. I never met a sailor more
experienced than myself that was not willing to teach me a thing or 2.
I bet you can even get an experienced sailor to sail with you the
first few times you take it out. That size boat 28-30 ft. is not that
difficult- take it out on days with light winds to learn and use the
engine when you need it.

PS. Make it easy and comfortable for your wife and she will love it
too.

Good luck and feel free to email me with any questions.

Rob


(Matt) wrote in message . com...
Hello,
I'm considering buying a sail boat within the next year or so (still
have to learn how to sail one first). I'm looking at a family cruiser
between 28-30 feet long. My wife is afraid that I'll capsize the
thing our first trip out. I just can't believe they make "family
cruisers" able to capsize in normal conditions.

Let's assume I do everything wrong our first time out. I keep the
sail tight while sailing abeam of the wind (sorry about terminology,
still learning), we hit rough water, and a storm starts. Is there any
chance I can capsize?

Thanks,
-Matt

Easing wife's fears about buying a cruiser
 

"nova" lifted the trapdoor, peered around and
wrote:

-If you face turns green, say its due to breakfast or lunch or something you
ate.

If you value your "wedding tackle", don't tell her she cooked it!

lmao

steveb

Easing wife's fears about buying a cruiser
 

"Vito" wrote in message
...
Doug Kanter wrote:

"Vito" wrote

My EX was like that (c:

My NEW one's worse: ....

So leave her home and take your mistress.

This one WAS the mistress, and is now trying out for the leading role. :-)

Easing wife's fears about buying a cruiser
 

Rob wrote:

Matt,

Get the boat. Make sure you have a reliable engine for it, read as
many sailing books/websites you can get your hands on and talk to as
many experienced sailors as you can find. I never met a sailor more
experienced than myself that was not willing to teach me a thing or 2.
I bet you can even get an experienced sailor to sail with you the
first few times you take it out. That size boat 28-30 ft. is not that
difficult- take it out on days with light winds to learn and use the
engine when you need it.

PS. Make it easy and comfortable for your wife and she will love it
too.

Good luck and feel free to email me with any questions.

Rob

Good advice.

Might I also suggest that the first few times you take her out you very
carefully and deliberately choose not only the best weather but the
nicest places. My wife (now of 26 years) still remembers the good times
of our bay-cruising days before we were married & kids &c and is now the
prime mover in our plans to retire into a large ketch somewhere in the
Pacific.

Worked for me.

Regards
John M.

Easing wife's fears about buying a cruiser
 

The best thing we did was have my wife participate in a Women Only Racing Team.
By racing and being taught by women who had had similar fears her confidence
in sailing and the boat grew greatly.

Now she is more rabid about cruising than I am and unfortunately :-) she is
probably a better sailor.

Tony
sv Columbine

Easing wife's fears about buying a cruiser
 

We sailed the wilderness as tyros, and did not drown. 32 years
ago. Ferried kids in canoes. Good sex made it work, and rum, and
life, and weekend escapes.

I nearly lost her in a boulder bay on a reefing day, and near
blinded her on a uranium island. We have history together.

We got a skiff.

We need another canoe.

If she loves it, she loves it. Pay attention to her needs
afloat. The rest is salad.

Terry K

Moores Family wrote:

Rob wrote:

Matt,

Get the boat. Make sure you have a reliable engine for it, read as
many sailing books/websites you can get your hands on and talk to as
many experienced sailors as you can find. I never met a sailor more
experienced than myself that was not willing to teach me a thing or 2.
I bet you can even get an experienced sailor to sail with you the
first few times you take it out. That size boat 28-30 ft. is not that
difficult- take it out on days with light winds to learn and use the
engine when you need it.

PS. Make it easy and comfortable for your wife and she will love it
too.

Good luck and feel free to email me with any questions.

Rob

Good advice.

Might I also suggest that the first few times you take her out you very
carefully and deliberately choose not only the best weather but the
nicest places. My wife (now of 26 years) still remembers the good times
of our bay-cruising days before we were married & kids &c and is now the
prime mover in our plans to retire into a large ketch somewhere in the
Pacific.

Worked for me.

Regards
John M.

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