Learn how to sail in New York City this Winter/Spring

[keramana]

Hi All,

I've sailed before, but I feel rather clueless and would like to get serious about learning from the ground up how to become a safe and knowledgable skipper.

The initial goal is to get to a stage where I can sail a 40ft boat down the east coast without it being a completely reckless undertaking.

It's okay if that takes me a few years but it bothers me that the sailing courses around New York City I could find don't get started until April. I would love to get on the water before then, even though it's cold.

Does anyone have recommendations?

Someone looking for crew, perhaps?

A weekend crash course happening in, or reasonably close to New York City?

Someone with a boat who is eager to get out on the water and is looking for a partner in crime?

I'm no Croesus, but I'm open to covering expenses, or paying tuition.

[2savage]

It is rare to find anyone sailing round here that early. Why? It's just not fun. That said I've sailed into NYC in February after a trip from Key West. Ice all over and lifelines covered. But I'm a crazy bastard!

[LTDsailing]

If you are interested in traveling a bit... We offer seven and ten day live aboard courses in the Southern Caribbean - Grenada and the Grenadines. Let me know if you have any questions about our courses.

[keramana]

Originally Posted by 2savage

It is rare to find anyone sailing round here that early. Why? It's just not fun. That said I've sailed into NYC in February after a trip from Key West. Ice all over and lifelines covered. But I'm a crazy bastard!

2savage: do you sail around NYC?