Websites?

Azura Solana · 18-08-2009, 22:43

Anyone know of any good websites/forums/blogs that would also be good for a beginner?

GordMay · 19-08-2009, 03:24

www.cruisersforum.com is the best of which I'm aware.
Welcome aboard, and enjoy.

Talbot · 19-08-2009, 05:19

That is a bit like asking Disney to recommend a good cartoon film maker.

maxingout · 19-08-2009, 07:39

Check out Maxingout.com for a start.

Azura Solana · 19-08-2009, 08:43

Well good, looks like I found the right place. Thanks! I'll also check out maxingout.com

TOM · 20-08-2009, 03:36

We think ours is pretty good.

www.byamee.com

barnakiel · 25-08-2009, 11:37

Sailnet, Panbo, Sailinganarchy, NHC, SeaLifeBase, Sailboatdata, Yachtsworld..... There are plenty in English, loads in French (better in racing than English but less extensive info on the cruising wing) and decent numbers in any sailing nations' languages.

Designer's sites, owners' associations, authorities' sites, blogs.

b.

Ashoreschool · 01-09-2009, 10:17

www.Ashoreschool.com is a free eLearning site for the new sailor. The Lessons section covers a lot of the basics in a building block format. From the feedback so far, it should help.

barnakiel · 01-09-2009, 10:52

Any.

I mean there is no such thing as 'advanced' level of blogs/sites etc.. Off course, some can be more niche than others: only cruising, only racing, multi racing, AC racing, etc.

(Actually, the AC sites and blogs can now be renamed to "how to sue your opponent when you are incapable of beating them on the water" ;-)))) Thus - they would no longer be sailing blogs/sites but rather para- legal ;-))))

b.

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Tellie · 01-09-2009, 10:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by TOM

We think ours is pretty good.

www.byamee.com

HOLY MOLY!! Tom, You got a spare Liver on board?

Inkwell · 01-09-2009, 14:02

Dear Paul and Joyce: Just read your very funny and frank blog. Best of luck and I hope to follow you and Darien through a wonderful life time fulfilling experience. When you get to the east coast of USA, plan dinner with us.

planetluvver · 08-09-2009, 12:10

Hi Azura!

I am new here, and since this is the first (and only) forum I belong to, I can't help with your question.

I noticed that you own a Lido 14. So do I, although I haven't used her in years, due to the difficulty of trailering her without a car. (And also the bad experiences with a now EX-boyfriend.) Are you new to sailing, or just to cruising.

One place you may look is the Lido 14 class association. If there is a fleet in your area, that would be an excellent way to meet sailors familiar with your specific boat. And racing is a great way to improve your skills.

Lido 14 Class Association

Though I feel the need to add a disclaimer: I haven't raced my Lido, mostly because I dread the bus ride of over an hour, and the expense at joining the club where the races are held.

And thanks for getting me to look for the Lido 14 class association. Maybe I will take my own advice!

Mary

ColdFusion · 08-09-2009, 13:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by TOM

We think ours is pretty good.

www.byamee.com

Great website but I would echo the spare liver comment!!!

Mata'irea · 09-09-2009, 01:55

One of the most important things we did to prepare our boat and ourselves for our circumnavigation was to spend lots of time on the SSCA (Seven Seas Cruising Association) bulletin board. The SSCA bulletin board is frequented by long term cruisers and experts on a myriad of topics. My husband says "Most importantly, I learned what I didn't know, which turned out to be quite a bit." One doesn't have to be a member of the SSCA to frequent the board. There is a link to it on SSCA.org.

Cruiser's blogs are also a really good source of information and inspiration. Ours has links to blogs of other cruisers in the sidebar.

Cheers,
Danika

Ashoreschool · 10-09-2009, 12:25

Just found this in another post, and depending on your interests, Marinewaypoints may have what you need. There are dozens of links for the advanced sailor. MarineWaypoints.com - Your guide to boating, diving, fishing, gear, sailing, watersports, weather and more!.
After you learn the basics, it may be the next place to check out.

18-08-2009, 22:43	#1
Azura Solana Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: California Boat: 1979 LIDO 14 - Miss Daisy Posts: 16	Websites? Anyone know of any good websites/forums/blogs that would also be good for a beginner?

19-08-2009, 03:24	#2
GordMay Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario - 48-29N x 89-20W Boat: C.L.O.D. (Cruiser Living On Dirt) Posts: 12,576	www.cruisersforum.com is the best of which I'm aware. Welcome aboard, and enjoy. __________________ Gord May ~~_/)_~~ (Gord & Maggie - "Southbound") "If you didn't have time/$ to do it right in the first place, when will you get the time/$ to fix it?"

19-08-2009, 05:19	#3
Talbot Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Stavanger, Norway Boat: Last boat was a Catalac 9m Hi-Jude Posts: 2,905	That is a bit like asking Disney to recommend a good cartoon film maker. __________________ "Be wary of strong drink. It can make you shoot at tax collectors - and miss." Robert A Heinlein

19-08-2009, 07:39	#4
maxingout Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Fort Pierce, Phoenix Boat: Privilege 39 Catamaran, Exit Only Posts: 917	Check out Maxingout.com for a start. __________________ Dave Exit Only http://maxingout.com

09-09-2009, 01:55	#14
Mata'irea Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Seychelles, headed to Mad Boat: Tayana 48 - Mata'irea Posts: 26	One of the most important things we did to prepare our boat and ourselves for our circumnavigation was to spend lots of time on the SSCA (Seven Seas Cruising Association) bulletin board. The SSCA bulletin board is frequented by long term cruisers and experts on a myriad of topics. My husband says "Most importantly, I learned what I didn't know, which turned out to be quite a bit." One doesn't have to be a member of the SSCA to frequent the board. There is a link to it on SSCA.org. Cruiser's blogs are also a really good source of information and inspiration. Ours has links to blogs of other cruisers in the sidebar. Cheers, Danika __________________ s/v Mata'irea Tayana 48 www.matairea.com

19-08-2009, 08:43	#5
Azura Solana Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: California Boat: 1979 LIDO 14 - Miss Daisy Posts: 16	Well good, looks like I found the right place. Thanks! I'll also check out maxingout.com

20-08-2009, 03:36	#6
TOM Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: On our yacht Byamee Boat: Footloose 40 steel cutter Posts: 91	We think ours is pretty good. www.byamee.com

25-08-2009, 11:37	#7
barnakiel Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: between the devil and the deep blue sea Boat: a sailing boat Posts: 919	Sailnet, Panbo, Sailinganarchy, NHC, SeaLifeBase, Sailboatdata, Yachtsworld..... There are plenty in English, loads in French (better in racing than English but less extensive info on the cruising wing) and decent numbers in any sailing nations' languages. Designer's sites, owners' associations, authorities' sites, blogs. b.

01-09-2009, 10:17	#8
Ashoreschool Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: United States Posts: 94	www.Ashoreschool.com is a free eLearning site for the new sailor. The Lessons section covers a lot of the basics in a building block format. From the feedback so far, it should help.

01-09-2009, 10:52	#9
barnakiel Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: between the devil and the deep blue sea Boat: a sailing boat Posts: 919	Any. I mean there is no such thing as 'advanced' level of blogs/sites etc.. Off course, some can be more niche than others: only cruising, only racing, multi racing, AC racing, etc. (Actually, the AC sites and blogs can now be renamed to "how to sue your opponent when you are incapable of beating them on the water" ;-)))) Thus - they would no longer be sailing blogs/sites but rather para- legal ;-)))) b. b.

01-09-2009, 14:02	#11
Inkwell Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: St. Simons Island, Ga. Boat: Hunter Legend 37.5 1993 Posts: 93	Dear Paul and Joyce: Just read your very funny and frank blog. Best of luck and I hope to follow you and Darien through a wonderful life time fulfilling experience. When you get to the east coast of USA, plan dinner with us.

08-09-2009, 12:10	#12
planetluvver Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Pacific Northwest, USA Boat: A Lido 14 (for now) Posts: 55	Hi Azura! I am new here, and since this is the first (and only) forum I belong to, I can't help with your question. I noticed that you own a Lido 14. So do I, although I haven't used her in years, due to the difficulty of trailering her without a car. (And also the bad experiences with a now EX-boyfriend.) Are you new to sailing, or just to cruising. One place you may look is the Lido 14 class association. If there is a fleet in your area, that would be an excellent way to meet sailors familiar with your specific boat. And racing is a great way to improve your skills. Lido 14 Class Association Though I feel the need to add a disclaimer: I haven't raced my Lido, mostly because I dread the bus ride of over an hour, and the expense at joining the club where the races are held. And thanks for getting me to look for the Lido 14 class association. Maybe I will take my own advice! Mary

10-09-2009, 12:25	#15
Ashoreschool Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: United States Posts: 94	Just found this in another post, and depending on your interests, Marinewaypoints may have what you need. There are dozens of links for the advanced sailor. MarineWaypoints.com - Your guide to boating, diving, fishing, gear, sailing, watersports, weather and more!. After you learn the basics, it may be the next place to check out. __________________ Tom and Marilyn www.Ashoreschool.com Free eLearning prep center for the new sailor. Plus links to over a half dozen FREE On-line Marine Magazines

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