Hello from Toronto, Canada

[pukie]

Hello everyone. I posted on this site about two years ago however due to my absence I decided to re-introduce myself again. I'm a 40 year old male that has never ever sailed. I live in a condo downtown Toronto, directly beside the CN Tower for those folks that have been here. I have a beautiful view of Lake Ontario and can see sailboats all day long.

I've been reading quite a lot on this site about everyone's experiences (especially the liveaboards forum) and decided to take the plunge in the near future. I'm looking at a few of the sailing schools however if there's anyone in the area that knows the best way to get into sailing, please let me know.

Thanks everyone.


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[Vasco]

Originally Posted by pukie

Hello everyone. I posted on this site about two years ago however due to my absence I decided to re-introduce myself again. I'm a 40 year old male that has never ever sailed. I live in a condo downtown Toronto, directly beside the CN Tower for those folks that have been here. I have a beautiful view of Lake Ontario and can see sailboats all day long.

I've been reading quite a lot on this site about everyone's experiences (especially the liveaboards forum) and decided to take the plunge in the near future. I'm looking at a few of the sailing schools however if there's anyone in the area that knows the best way to get into sailing, please let me know.

Thanks everyone.


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A good start would be Humber College Sailing School. They're in Mimico and Ashbridges Bay. ABYC would be your best bet. With the tuition you get to be an associate member.

[GordMay]

Greetings and welcome aboard the CF, pukie.

[pukie]

Thank you Gord and Vasco.

I have been looking into ABYC. Looks to be a good program offered there.


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[Amapola]

To avoid the freezing weather soon to come your way, there are sailing schools available in the Caribbean. Some where you live aboard and learn to sail.

[pukie]

Originally Posted by Amapola

To avoid the freezing weather soon to come your way, there are sailing schools available in the Caribbean. Some where you live aboard and learn to sail.

Freezing weather? I have no idea what you're talking about.


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[SkiprJohn]

Aloha and welcome aboard!

[ColdEH]

Freezing weather is coming ARRGH!! get the agitators out .

Go south !

Regards

[Mike OReilly]

Welcome pukie. Humber is a good school (so I'm told), but there are lots of live-a-board courses on offer through CYA teachers in Canada and ASA in the US. My wife did a couple of courses in the Caribbean during winter months.

BTW, I'm currently anchored in the Toronto Islands. I can likely see your condo.


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