Introduce myself

puntin · 30-07-2008, 10:58

Well hi. I've been lurking around here for a few days and decided to join in. My husband and I are in the beginning stages of purchasing a sailboat, and there seems to be a lot of information we can use here. I have spent many summers on my parent's sailboat as a kid (an Ericson 32, I believe), but it's been about 15 years. Husband has almost no experience. We also have an 8 year old daughter - she thinks she'll be the captain since grandma and grandpa let her man the helm

so she knows all there is to know about sailing

My parents are obviously a good place to start getting some information, but they are cruising around the world at this time, so I have pretty limited communication with them.

Anyway, just wanted to take the time to introduce myself. I'm sure I'll be asking lots of questions!

scallywag · 30-07-2008, 11:13

Puntin,
Welcome! There are nemerous individuals that frequent this forum that are on the move. They will be able to answer most of your questions. What are your parents sailing around the world? Do they communicate with you using the net?
John

Sunspot Baby · 30-07-2008, 11:39

Welcome aboard. You will find lots of advice here, some of it even good.

George

SkiprJohn · 30-07-2008, 11:55

Aloha Puntin,
Welcome aboard! Good to have you here and you can ask any question you like.
Kind regards,
JohnL

imagine2frolic · 30-07-2008, 12:10

WELCOME,

Sounds like you already have a good idea of what to expect. Manning the helm doesn't really make you the captain. Although it does make you the helmsperson!

puntin · 31-07-2008, 05:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by scallywag

Puntin,
Welcome! There are nemerous individuals that frequent this forum that are on the move. They will be able to answer most of your questions. What are your parents sailing around the world? Do they communicate with you using the net?
John

Thanks! They are sailing a 56' custom ketch. About 99% of our communication is through email. The wonders of modern technology

puntin · 31-07-2008, 05:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by imagine2frolic

WELCOME,

Sounds like you already have a good idea of what to expect. Manning the helm doesn't really make you the captain. Although it does make you the helmsperson!

lol...try telling that to a stubborn 8 year old

Thanks for the welcome.

puntin · 31-07-2008, 05:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sunspot Baby

Welcome aboard. You will find lots of advice here, some of it even good.

George

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkiprJohn

Aloha Puntin,
Welcome aboard! Good to have you here and you can ask any question you like.
Kind regards,
JohnL

thank you!

30-07-2008, 10:58	#1
puntin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Maine Posts: 5	Introduce myself Well hi. I've been lurking around here for a few days and decided to join in. My husband and I are in the beginning stages of purchasing a sailboat, and there seems to be a lot of information we can use here. I have spent many summers on my parent's sailboat as a kid (an Ericson 32, I believe), but it's been about 15 years. Husband has almost no experience. We also have an 8 year old daughter - she thinks she'll be the captain since grandma and grandpa let her man the helm so she knows all there is to know about sailing My parents are obviously a good place to start getting some information, but they are cruising around the world at this time, so I have pretty limited communication with them. Anyway, just wanted to take the time to introduce myself. I'm sure I'll be asking lots of questions!

30-07-2008, 11:39	#3
Sunspot Baby Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: New Bern, NC Boat: Prout Manta 38' Catamaran - Sunspot Baby Posts: 1,125 Images: 14	Welcome aboard. You will find lots of advice here, some of it even good. George __________________ She took my address and my name Put my credit to shame Sunspot Baby, sure had a real good time Bob Seger

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30-07-2008, 11:13	#2
scallywag Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: St. Augustine, Fl Boat: Allied Princess, 36-Scallywag Posts: 445 Images: 2	Puntin, Welcome! There are nemerous individuals that frequent this forum that are on the move. They will be able to answer most of your questions. What are your parents sailing around the world? Do they communicate with you using the net? John

30-07-2008, 11:55	#4
SkiprJohn Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kea'au, Big Island, Hawaii Boat: Cascade, Cutter, 42 - "Casual" Posts: 3,922	Aloha Puntin, Welcome aboard! Good to have you here and you can ask any question you like. Kind regards, JohnL

30-07-2008, 12:10	#5
imagine2frolic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: N.E. Florida Boat: Simpson, Catamaran, 46ft. IMAGINE Posts: 2,117 Images: 112	WELCOME, Sounds like you already have a good idea of what to expect. Manning the helm doesn't really make you the captain. Although it does make you the helmsperson!