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Old 10-11-2010, 14:04   #1
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New Sailor in Connecticut (Temporarily)

former powerboater, making the changeover. Just happened into a 1977 C & C 24, now I have to learn to sail it.
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Old 10-11-2010, 14:08   #2
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Good luck with the new boat as well as the new adventure of sailing.
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Learning to sail it is easy, learning to sail it well....
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Old 10-11-2010, 18:27   #4
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Old 26-11-2010, 18:00   #5
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Aloha and welcome aboard!
Its good to have you here and congratulations. A basic sailing course from a local club might put you on the right track. "Start Sailing Right!" is a well put together book that does a great job with explanations and diagrams.
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Old 26-11-2010, 20:38   #6
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Good luck with the boat and sailing it around this great world. Above all, be careful and enjoy life.
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