New to Sailing . . .

[TexDoc]

...Okay, to be honest, other than a sunset sail off of Providenciales (as a passenger) and a 2-hour skin bake with my wife and three kids where I ended up swim-towing a Hobie back to the beach (also at Provo), I've never sailed.

But doesn't wanting to...so bad I can TASTE it...count for anything?

I'm here just to read and absorb, until I can pull the trigger on a decision, get a boat and get out! (oh, yeah! AFTER learning to sail...care for a boat...fix stuff...etc.)

Y'all's patience with the occasional stupid question is appreciated, in advance.

Sincerely,
TexDoc

[Sea Yawl Later]

Never forget Doc, everybody on this forum was once just like you. Learning to sail is like learning anything else.

The first part (in this case making a boat go) comes pretty quickly, the rest of it takes time / patience and good friends.

I suspect you'll find anything you need around here somewhere... lol

Sea Yawl Later !!

[Unicorn Dreams]

Welcome Aboard Cruisers Forum TexDoc

[Dkdoyle]

Texdoc you are very welcome to the fun. I hope I can continue to learn my whole life. Certainly don't know it all.

[Rakuflames]

Originally Posted by TexDoc

...Okay, to be honest, other than a sunset sail off of Providenciales (as a passenger) and a 2-hour skin bake with my wife and three kids where I ended up swim-towing a Hobie back to the beach (also at Provo), I've never sailed.

But doesn't wanting to...so bad I can TASTE it...count for anything?

I'm here just to read and absorb, until I can pull the trigger on a decision, get a boat and get out! (oh, yeah! AFTER learning to sail...care for a boat...fix stuff...etc.)

Y'all's patience with the occasional stupid question is appreciated, in advance.

Sincerely,
TexDoc

If you don't start, you'll never get to sail off into the sunset. Just put people who think beginners shouldn't be here on filter.

[Aussie_Sequoia]

Originally Posted by Rakuflames

If you don't start, you'll never get to sail off into the sunset. Just put people who think beginners shouldn't be here on filter.

I agree. Go out there and do it!

[maxingout]

You are new to sailing, and I am old to sailing, but everytime I go out, it feels just as good as new.

[perchance]

Get out there and get wind burned.

[TexSail]

Where are you TexDoc?

[TexDoc]

Originally Posted by TexSail

Where are you TexDoc?

We moved to the Boerne area in June. Been busy with new job, getting kids settled in school, etc. Which is why this is only the second time I've checked in.

[Canibul]

Heck, come on back to Provo. Don't give up yet.