Howdy y'all, from Oklahoma.

[DudeSails]

Not new to sailing but new to the forum. The wife and I have decided to take an early retirement, I'm 47 and she is 43, to become a couple of salty cruisers. I have been a lurker here for awhile but look forward to becoming a more active poster. First off, thanks to you all for the knowledge I have gained on this forum. It has been handy as I am always learning and will be the first to admit I don’t know everything.

[GordMay]

Greetings and welcome aboard the CF, Dude.

[tkeithlu]

Welcome, Dude. Where do the two of you plan to locate? Oklahoma is not known for quality marinas.

[NPCampbell]

After growing up with muddy lakes in Texas I'd like to spend a month or two or six on Broken Bow Lake.

[Nauticus]

Hi and welcome from Ontario Canada [emoji1063]

[Taichungman]

Welcome Dude to the Forum...If you want to get a head start I would recommend taking some sailing courses. Get ASA certified and charter whatever type boat your're interested in or be volunteer crew.



I was born and raised in Oklahoma and there are many nice lakes to sail on. I began my sailing life on Lake Texoma on a 14' Hobie Cat back in the 70's; I was hooked.

[Taichungman]

Originally Posted by NPCampbell

After growing up with muddy lakes in Texas I'd like to spend a month or two or six on Broken Bow Lake.

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Come down and sail on Canyon Lake; it's mostly clear, but if you're used to going aground, you'll find the muddy spots.



I agree on Broken Bow Lake; the bottom is all rocks and clear water.

[DudeSails]

Originally Posted by tkeithlu

Welcome, Dude. Where do the two of you plan to locate? Oklahoma is not known for quality marinas.

We plan moving to Florida in the spring of '22. Spend a couple years getting used to a new boat, the open ocean and then we would like begin the around the world trek. Who knows but we are ready to experience it.

[DudeSails]

@Taichhungman
I was born in the 70's and had a Hobbie Cat! Sailed it on Lake Altus, Murray and Texoma. Just sold the old Pearson 323 and the slip on Lake Hefner.

Definitely plan on the ASA certifications. We have a broker and I feel sorry for him as the wife prefers a cat and I'm more of a mono hull fella, poor sob has his work cut out for him.

[Adelie]

Welcome.

I would suggest updating your profile with your general location and your boat make & model or “Looking” in the "Boat" category. This info shows up under your UserName in every post in the web view. Many questions are boat and/or location dependent and having these tidbits under your UserName saves answering those questions repeatedly. If you need help setting up your profile then click on this link: https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums...ml#post3308797

I would happily help more if the link above is not enough.

[Taichungman]

Originally Posted by DudeSails

@Taichhungman
I was born in the 70's and had a Hobbie Cat! Sailed it on Lake Altus, Murray and Texoma. Just sold the old Pearson 323 and the slip on Lake Hefner.

Definitely plan on the ASA certifications. We have a broker and I feel sorry for him as the wife prefers a cat and I'm more of a mono hull fella, poor sob has his work cut out for him.

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Hey Dude, Seems you have some experience and a plan; good for you and good luck with it all.

Just a point from an old guy; you better please your wife or you won't be.