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Old 20-04-2014, 11:47   #1
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Finally Sailing!!
Hi all,
I have been on the forum a few times previously, just wanted to pop in and introduce myself and let y'all know I just got my first sailboat. She's a Ranger 26 of 1972 vintage. I am taking some lessons, and learning to sail her in the Estuary off of SF Bay.

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Old 20-04-2014, 20:14   #2
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Welcome to the forum. use to have mine at Alameda Marina.
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Old 22-04-2014, 21:12   #3
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Hi all,
I have been on the forum a few times previously, just wanted to pop in and introduce myself and let y'all know I just got my first sailboat. She's a Ranger 26 of 1972 vintage. I am taking some lessons, and learning to sail her in the Estuary off of SF Bay.

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Hi Gypsy, welcome to CF!
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Old 23-04-2014, 09:21   #5
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Congratulations, and welcome to the Forum!

Years ago when I was a grad student at Berkeley I used to teach sailing in Sausalito...about 3-4 times a week.

San Francisco Bay is an unexcelled place to learn sailing and gain experience. You'll get more sailing done there in six months than many folks get in six years elsewhere, because of the winds and tides.

Have fun.

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Old 23-04-2014, 09:38   #6
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Ranger 26, nice boat!
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Old 23-04-2014, 09:50   #7
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Welcome and congratulations!!! How exciting for you. We are a year out, and I can't wait!!
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Old 23-04-2014, 12:25   #8
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Aloha and welcome aboard!
Good to have you posting here and congratulations on your "new" boat. Good choice.
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Old 23-04-2014, 12:30   #9
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party at Gypsy's boat
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