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dklinkman · 14-11-2007, 10:55

New to sailing. Well, I guess the little sunfishers and small cats do count for something. So I should say new to sailing big sailboats. Lots to read and learn here and elsewhere. Having a great time.

**Pblais** · 14-11-2007, 11:02

Sailing is best however you can do it. That means the little boats count too! Anything you can learn on a small boats needs to be done on a big boat too. The big boat justs adds more complexities that can often get in the way of learning to sail.

Whatever type of sailing you like we should have something here.

SkiprJohn · 14-11-2007, 11:15

Aloha dk,
Welcome aboard!! Best way to learn to sail is on the small ones. Like Paul said big boats just add systems that need more attention and learning.
Hope you enjoy the site.
Kind Regards,
JohnL

mickmul · 14-11-2007, 12:32

Welcome DK, are you about to embark on a larger boat purchase? No better place to refine your search, if so! Fair winds!!

dklinkman · 14-11-2007, 13:01

Ha! Big to me is still 25' Learning is the best part. No purchases planned. Strictly club/rent/charter for now

**Pblais** · 14-11-2007, 13:39

With 25 ft you need to learn all you'll need for a larger boat. After that it's just a little to get used to haddling close quarters and the extra zeros everything costs.

rebel heart · 14-11-2007, 14:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pblais

With 25 ft you need to learn all you'll need for a larger boat. After that it's just a little to get used to haddling close quarters and the extra zeros everything costs.

The impact of a 45' boat hitting a dock is so much more interesting than a 25'.

**Pblais** · 14-11-2007, 14:55

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The impact of a 45' boat hitting a dock is so much more interesting than a 25'.

The terror factor is about equal. A new sailor hitting in a 25 ft boat is maybe as frightening as an experienced sailor hitting with a 45 ft boat. They both give more than they take. The crunching of deck planks still brings shrieks from the crowd.

Boracay · 14-11-2007, 17:08

I don't "hit" the dock.

I just give it a very gentle caress.

Not even enough to scratch the paint.

Most times...

swagman · 15-11-2007, 00:09

Welcome Matey,
Most of us started sailing in dinghies and I can appreciate the feelings you have in moving up in size. Just make sure you enjoy the learning experiences - there is truly nothing as good.
Sail safe
JOHN

Lancerbye · 15-11-2007, 01:13

Welcome aboard. The previous posters have pretty much covered it. A bad day on a boat (regardless of size ) is still better than a good day at work.

Seaworthy · 15-11-2007, 13:44

Welcome aboard, friend!

Gatordale · 15-11-2007, 16:36

Happy to sign on in order to make it until spring. We sail on the Chesapeake out of Rock Hall on our 6th sailboat over 30 years. Looking forward to learning from others!!

henryk · 15-11-2007, 16:48

Welcome ! , this is a great place to hang around . So much help and knowledge . Until may I was a happy owner of the dinghy too . In my dinghy I can only drop a main sail when I'm on shore . Talking about docking in the stormy winds with sail up .Nothing can beat that practice , when in the spilt second you have to assessed the situation , choose the right approach , etc .When sailing in my friends big boats I feel so relaxed and enjoying the ride .

**Pblais** · 15-11-2007, 19:10

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We sail on the Chesapeake out of Rock Hall on our 6th sailboat over 30 years.

If you were there last fall I porobaly saw the boat.

14-11-2007, 10:55	#1
dklinkman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2	New Member New to sailing. Well, I guess the little sunfishers and small cats do count for something. So I should say new to sailing big sailboats. Lots to read and learn here and elsewhere. Having a great time.

14-11-2007, 11:02	#2
Pblais Moderator Site Helper Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hayes, VA Boat: Gozzard 36 - Bright Eyes Posts: 4,520 Images: 7	Sailing is best however you can do it. That means the little boats count too! Anything you can learn on a small boats needs to be done on a big boat too. The big boat justs adds more complexities that can often get in the way of learning to sail. Whatever type of sailing you like we should have something here. __________________ Paul Blais s/v Bright Eyes Gozzard 36 37 15.7 N 76 28.9 W

14-11-2007, 12:32	#4
mickmul Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ireland Boat: Van de Stadt 34' Posts: 268 Images: 1	Welcome DK, are you about to embark on a larger boat purchase? No better place to refine your search, if so! Fair winds!! __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

14-11-2007, 13:39	#6
Pblais Moderator Site Helper Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hayes, VA Boat: Gozzard 36 - Bright Eyes Posts: 4,520 Images: 7	With 25 ft you need to learn all you'll need for a larger boat. After that it's just a little to get used to haddling close quarters and the extra zeros everything costs. __________________ Paul Blais s/v Bright Eyes Gozzard 36 37 15.7 N 76 28.9 W

14-11-2007, 17:08	#9
Boracay Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: nr Blackwattle Bay,Sydney, NSW, Australia Boat: Steel Roberts Offshore 44 Posts: 1,237 Images: 12	Kiss I don't "hit" the dock. I just give it a very gentle caress. Not even enough to scratch the paint. Most times... __________________ Rust never sleeps Boracay Blog.

14-11-2007, 11:15	#3
SkiprJohn Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kea'au, Big Island, Hawaii Boat: Cascade, Cutter, 42 - "Casual" Posts: 3,726	Aloha dk, Welcome aboard!! Best way to learn to sail is on the small ones. Like Paul said big boats just add systems that need more attention and learning. Hope you enjoy the site. Kind Regards, JohnL

14-11-2007, 13:01	#5
dklinkman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2	Ha! Big to me is still 25' Learning is the best part. No purchases planned. Strictly club/rent/charter for now

15-11-2007, 00:09	#10
swagman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: On the yacht half the year - in the New Forest UK the other half. Boat: Hanse 461 Swagman Posts: 1,113 Images: 5	Welcome Matey, Most of us started sailing in dinghies and I can appreciate the feelings you have in moving up in size. Just make sure you enjoy the learning experiences - there is truly nothing as good. Sail safe JOHN __________________ Read our boring cruising blog via http://www.yotblog.com/swagman/2274/

15-11-2007, 01:13	#11
Lancerbye Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Middle East in the winter, West Coast of Canada in the summer for this year. Boat: Lancer 44 Motorsailer Posts: 594 Images: 27	Welcome aboard. The previous posters have pretty much covered it. A bad day on a boat (regardless of size ) is still better than a good day at work. __________________ The basis of accomplishment is in never quitting Mengzi Meng-tse

15-11-2007, 13:44	#12
Seaworthy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 20	Welcome aboard, friend! __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Discover Seaworthy, an adventure of ATLANTIC proportions!

15-11-2007, 16:36	#13
Gatordale Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Newark, DE Boat: Gozzard 41 - "Talysa" Posts: 1	First Post @ Season End Happy to sign on in order to make it until spring. We sail on the Chesapeake out of Rock Hall on our 6th sailboat over 30 years. Looking forward to learning from others!!

15-11-2007, 16:48	#14
henryk Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kelowna , British Columbia Boat: Tayana 42 CC Posts: 134	Welcome ! , this is a great place to hang around . So much help and knowledge . Until may I was a happy owner of the dinghy too . In my dinghy I can only drop a main sail when I'm on shore . Talking about docking in the stormy winds with sail up .Nothing can beat that practice , when in the spilt second you have to assessed the situation , choose the right approach , etc .When sailing in my friends big boats I feel so relaxed and enjoying the ride .

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