How Old is Too Old to Learn to Sail ?

[zeehag]

one is never too old to learn to sail.....until one is dead and buried.

[zenkayaker]

hello rose !!!!1WOW ,body building and martial arts ,sure don't want to anger you,lol !!!!! I used to do all that stuff 20yrs ago[still have sword & gear] some of which does NOT fit !!!!!! lmao .at 63 I just go with the ZEN in life and hope that no one pizzes me off,at my age it would be an embarrasment to my victem.I live near cherry point marine base ,and have lot's of fella's that think old and fat and glasses is a sure target[several I have had to help into the meat wagon[sorry bout that].paddling my kayak[the MOKEN],and hiking/camping pretty much fills my days.however I did just buy a "re-hab" 27' catalina 2-27- - - just to "putter"with.never to old never to slow never quit and don't let anyone tell ya different!!!!! luv ya LATER gumby/zenkayaker "enjoy your days,and,remember your nights" MOVE or DIE "the only EASYDAY,was,YESTERDAY"

[rgscpat]

Why does this remind me of Jethro Tull...

"... And as he flies --- tears in his eyes ---
his wind-whipped words echo the final take
and he hits the trunk road doing around 120
with no room left to brake.

And he was too old to Rock'n'Roll but he was too young to die.
No, you're never too old to Rock'n'Roll if you're too young to die."

[Wayward Wind]

Too old? Nah, it is mind over matter. If you don't mind, then it doesn't matter.

[zenkayaker]

good morning to ya !!!!! yes you of course are correct also "THE BOAT DON'T CARE",the OLD GOD'S think ,nothing ,of mortals ."the onlyEASYDAY,was,YESTERDAY" MOVE or DIE later gumby/zenkayaker capt'n of THE MOKEN

[zenkayaker]

good morning !!!!! aaaaahhhhhhh finally so GOOD muic !!!!! don't forget;AC/DC & the FLOYD !!!!!! eric clapton,blue oyster cult and to many to mention.hope ya have a greta day !!!! "the only EASYDAY,was,YESTERDAY"
MOVE or DIE

[boatman61]

Originally Posted by lolarose

better question is how fit you have to be to start sailing. i am 56 yrs old in perfect health. (1.86m 80kg) have black belt second dan in shotokan, still doing training two times a week and body building in beetwin. even if i start learning to sail to day i can take any 20, 25 yrs boy, any time any place.

MMMMMmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
You are 'Butch......'
But I like you...

[zenkayaker]

good morning zeehag !!!!!! [eastern time usa] ,you are 100% correct !!! later on the water gumby/zenkayaker capt'n of the MOKEN "the only EASYDAY,was,YESTERDAY" MOVE or DIE "enjoy your day's,and,remember your night's" SYOTW somewhere

[zenkayaker]

hello boatman61 !!!! NO "I am better then that" lmao,I am gumby/zenkayaker and my record speaks for itself !!!!! later

[Ram]

Originally Posted by lolarose

better question is how fit you have to be to start sailing. i am 56 yrs old in perfect health. (1.86m 80kg) have black belt second dan in shotokan, still doing training two times a week and body building in beetwin. even if i start learning to sail to day i can take any 20, 25 yrs boy, any time any place.

Most 20-25 year old boys would be looking for a girl around there own age not interested in being taken by a 56 year old man- no matter how good of shape you’re in!

[David_Old_Jersey]

I note that the OP has not been back on CF since starting this thread .

That's the problem with youngsters of today - no attention span .

[casual]

I,ran into a fellow years ago at the Anapolia Boat Show,Advanced in years, a double amputee,diabeties Still Sailing Solo,many Ocean crossings to his credit,I,am not sure of his name Christian Jones comes to mind.Does that answer your question.IF not try this" Anything the mind can conceive and beleive,Man Can Achieve."

[casual]

Tristan Jones Web Site - Welcome
Here is a link Name is TRISTIAN JONES,not Christian

[mrohr]

One can learn the basics of sailing in one day with good instruction and benign conditions. To learn to sail well in all conditions ? maybe a lifetime!

[zenkayaker]

so true so true lol !!!! later gumby/zenkayaker capt'n of the MOKEN