sailing lessons

shmike · 04-07-2012, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by wildchild

well starting my next adventure next weekend. taking my asa 101 class next weekend and weekend after. Been thinking/talking about sailing for years and figured as long as I'm here may as well start. Going to take class on fresh water lake then I'll try to move up to the Big Water. LOL

Nice.

I'm trying to convince the wife to do a week-long bareboat (classes 101-104) cruise.

I sailed as a kid and know the basics but want to get some actual instruction under my belt and be able to feel comfortable chartering as a family.

wildchild · 04-08-2012, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by shmike

Nice.

I'm trying to convince the wife to do a week-long bareboat (classes 101-104) cruise.

I sailed as a kid and know the basics but want to get some actual instruction under my belt and be able to feel comfortable chartering as a family.

yeah I took my girl out for a day on the water at a free sail day, just to make sure she'd like it.

Adeptus_Minor · 04-08-2012, 12:02 PM

I've never been through any classes, but I've done a bit of sailing with friends.

If you just want to shit-n-git, sailing probably isn't for you.
If you usually have limited time to get out on the water and get wherever you're going, sailing probably isn't for you.
If you don't like being reliant on good wind conditions, sailing probably isn't for you. (well, there's always the motor...)

Really, as impatient as I can be at other things, sailing (done right) actually works for me.
When we go, we don't pick a destination, just a general direction. Whichever way seems to have the best wind will do. Sometimes we have to motor a bit, sometimes we just drift... but when you catch a good breeze and get the sails trimmed right, there's nothing like the feel of it. You're not going to outrun powerboats, but unlike them, you can actually have a conversation without shouting.

So, there's my endorsement. I imagine the classes will be in small boats with no motor, but if you decide to acquire one for yourself, get something that either has an inboard or that you can slap on a small outboard motor, Sail when the wind is good...but no need to worry if it's not.

wildchild · 04-08-2012, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Adeptus_Minor

I've never been through any classes, but I've done a bit of sailing with friends.

If you just want to shit-n-git, sailing probably isn't for you.
If you usually have limited time to get out on the water and get wherever you're going, sailing probably isn't for you.
If you don't like being reliant on good wind conditions, sailing probably isn't for you. (well, there's always the motor...)

Really, as impatient as I can be at other things, sailing (done right) actually works for me.
When we go, we don't pick a destination, just a general direction. Whichever way seems to have the best wind will do. Sometimes we have to motor a bit, sometimes we just drift... but when you catch a good breeze and get the sails trimmed right, there's nothing like the feel of it. You're not going to outrun powerboats, but unlike them, you can actually have a conversation without shouting.

So, there's my endorsement. I imagine the classes will be in small boats with no motor, but if you decide to acquire one for yourself, get something that either has an inboard or that you can slap on a small outboard motor, Sail when the wind is good...but no need to worry if it's not.

you pretty much summed up why I am interested in it. I have to have something where I just relax and go with the flow. I love canoeing/kayaking for that reason. sailing I am hoping will give me a broader range of where to go. plus being able to take people with would be nice.
classes are in a 23 foot. no engine.
as far as what I'm hoping to get, usually the 23 foot to 30 foot ones catch my attention, definitely with engine. too many days the wind suddenly just dies. LOL

Adeptus_Minor · 04-10-2012, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by wildchild

you pretty much summed up why I am interested in it. I have to have something where I just relax and go with the flow. I love canoeing/kayaking for that reason. sailing I am hoping will give me a broader range of where to go. plus being able to take people with would be nice.
classes are in a 23 foot. no engine.
as far as what I'm hoping to get, usually the 23 foot to 30 foot ones catch my attention, definitely with engine. too many days the wind suddenly just dies. LOL

Yeah, the friend I sail with has a 21 ft Catalina with a little outboard.
When the lake got down so low last summer, we didn't even bother trying to sail (too many sandbars), we just motored out when we wanted to.

Cass · 04-24-2012, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Adeptus_Minor

Yeah, the friend I sail with has a 21 ft Catalina with a little outboard.
When the lake got down so low last summer, we didn't even bother trying to sail (too many sandbars), we just motored out when we wanted to.

22'

i miss lake time

Particle Man · 04-13-2012, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by shmike

Nice.

I'm trying to convince the wife to do a week-long bareboat (classes 101-104) cruise.

That sounds kinky

wildchild · 04-14-2012, 08:42 PM

well first day is in the bag. I was surprised we went out, wind spd was 20 mph. one of our students had trouble staying in control, even though the boat won't flip he sure found out how far over it would go.
Have to admit high wind seems fun for sailing. was very enjoyable day.

Adeptus_Minor · 04-15-2012, 02:28 PM

That's what I like to hear.

I'm really looking forward to getting out on the water again.
I just wish Lake Travis were up about 10-15 ft more so we won't have to worry as much about the shallow spots.

wildchild · 04-22-2012, 06:08 PM

well the final day went off without a hitch. our one student tried to flip us again. LOL wind speed was right at 20 with a lot of 30 mph gusts.

I am certified or certifiable this stuff is very fun. definitely planning on spending my weekends on the water.

next step is a 3 hour solo. then I'm ready to rent boats and take passengers.

the rest of the classes have to be taken on the coast.

04-08-2012, 12:02 PM	#3
Adeptus_Minor Hopster Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, TX Moto: 2009 Buell 1125R Posts: 4,743	I've never been through any classes, but I've done a bit of sailing with friends. If you just want to shit-n-git, sailing probably isn't for you. If you usually have limited time to get out on the water and get wherever you're going, sailing probably isn't for you. If you don't like being reliant on good wind conditions, sailing probably isn't for you. (well, there's always the motor...) Really, as impatient as I can be at other things, sailing (done right) actually works for me. When we go, we don't pick a destination, just a general direction. Whichever way seems to have the best wind will do. Sometimes we have to motor a bit, sometimes we just drift... but when you catch a good breeze and get the sails trimmed right, there's nothing like the feel of it. You're not going to outrun powerboats, but unlike them, you can actually have a conversation without shouting. So, there's my endorsement. I imagine the classes will be in small boats with no motor, but if you decide to acquire one for yourself, get something that either has an inboard or that you can slap on a small outboard motor, Sail when the wind is good...but no need to worry if it's not. __________________ “Well, obviously before; after was all gendarmes and dick stitches.”

04-15-2012, 02:28 PM	#9
Adeptus_Minor Hopster Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, TX Moto: 2009 Buell 1125R Posts: 4,743	That's what I like to hear. I'm really looking forward to getting out on the water again. I just wish Lake Travis were up about 10-15 ft more so we won't have to worry as much about the shallow spots. __________________ “Well, obviously before; after was all gendarmes and dick stitches.”

04-14-2012, 08:42 PM	#8
wildchild cruiser Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: on the run Moto: '09 HD superglide, 16 Yamaha FZ 09 Posts: 2,749	well first day is in the bag. I was surprised we went out, wind spd was 20 mph. one of our students had trouble staying in control, even though the boat won't flip he sure found out how far over it would go. Have to admit high wind seems fun for sailing. was very enjoyable day.

04-22-2012, 06:08 PM	#10
wildchild cruiser Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: on the run Moto: '09 HD superglide, 16 Yamaha FZ 09 Posts: 2,749	well the final day went off without a hitch. our one student tried to flip us again. LOL wind speed was right at 20 with a lot of 30 mph gusts. I am certified or certifiable this stuff is very fun. definitely planning on spending my weekends on the water. next step is a 3 hour solo. then I'm ready to rent boats and take passengers. the rest of the classes have to be taken on the coast.