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15-08-2014, 15:07
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Join Date: Aug 2012
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Hello from Toronto, Canada
Hello everyone. I posted on this site about two years ago however due to my absence I decided to re-introduce myself again. I'm a 40 year old male that has never ever sailed. I live in a condo downtown Toronto, directly beside the CN Tower for those folks that have been here. I have a beautiful view of Lake Ontario and can see sailboats all day long.
I've been reading quite a lot on this site about everyone's experiences (especially the liveaboards forum) and decided to take the plunge in the near future. I'm looking at a few of the sailing schools however if there's anyone in the area that knows the best way to get into sailing, please let me know.
Thanks everyone.
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15-08-2014, 15:38
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Toronto
Boat: CS36Merlin, "La Belle Aurore"
Posts: 7,557
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Re: Hello from Toronto, Canada
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Originally Posted by pukie
Hello everyone. I posted on this site about two years ago however due to my absence I decided to re-introduce myself again. I'm a 40 year old male that has never ever sailed. I live in a condo downtown Toronto, directly beside the CN Tower for those folks that have been here. I have a beautiful view of Lake Ontario and can see sailboats all day long.
I've been reading quite a lot on this site about everyone's experiences (especially the liveaboards forum) and decided to take the plunge in the near future. I'm looking at a few of the sailing schools however if there's anyone in the area that knows the best way to get into sailing, please let me know.
Thanks everyone.
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A good start would be Humber College Sailing School. They're in Mimico and Ashbridges Bay. ABYC would be your best bet. With the tuition you get to be an associate member.
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Toronto in summer, Bahamas in winter.
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15-08-2014, 16:12
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Senior Cruiser

Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario - 48-29N x 89-20W
Boat: (Cruiser Living On Dirt)
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Re: Hello from Toronto, Canada
Greetings and welcome aboard the CF, pukie.
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15-08-2014, 17:11
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 4
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Re: Hello from Toronto, Canada
Thank you Gord and Vasco.
I have been looking into ABYC. Looks to be a good program offered there.
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16-08-2014, 13:21
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Florida
Boat: Matlack, Trawler, 48 ft
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Re: Hello from Toronto, Canada
To avoid the freezing weather soon to come your way, there are sailing schools available in the Caribbean. Some where you live aboard and learn to sail.
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16-08-2014, 21:31
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Join Date: Aug 2012
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Re: Hello from Toronto, Canada
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Originally Posted by Amapola
To avoid the freezing weather soon to come your way, there are sailing schools available in the Caribbean. Some where you live aboard and learn to sail.
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Freezing weather? I have no idea what you're talking about.
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12-09-2014, 12:29
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Nicholasville, Kentucky
Boat: 15 foot Canoe
Posts: 14,191
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Re: Hello from Toronto, Canada
Aloha and welcome aboard!
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12-09-2014, 13:21
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Toronto Canada
Boat: Bristol 45.5
Posts: 848
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Re: Hello from Toronto, Canada
Freezing weather is coming ARRGH!! get the agitators out .
Go south !
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12-09-2014, 14:14
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Good question
Boat: Rafiki 37
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Re: Hello from Toronto, Canada
Welcome pukie. Humber is a good school (so I'm told), but there are lots of live-a-board courses on offer through CYA teachers in Canada and ASA in the US. My wife did a couple of courses in the Caribbean during winter months.
BTW, I'm currently anchored in the Toronto Islands. I can likely see your condo.
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