Decided to sail in
retirement. Took ASA 101 in 2008 to help me ask right questions when
buying boat - incomplete but successful strategy. Chose 1983
Pacific Seacraft 37
Crealock in 2009. Volunteered as crew in local regattas on cruising racers to learn how to go fast(er) - cruising is not
racing but I (L)earned sail trim, rules of road, and the importance of a "weather eye." You can learn more in one day
racing than a month
day sailing - it just takes thick skin. Took ASA 103/104 to help select kit during refitting - good but incomplete strategy. Take less
food, spares and tools, and more toys. Took ASA 105 before circumnavigating from
Houston chasing sunsets via
Panama, Capes York and Good Hope 2011-4. Now ASA instructor. If you want to learn fast, get a mentor. You'll know everything need to circumnavigate by the time you reach
Panama. Just do it.