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27-04-2019, 19:06
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Join Date: Apr 2019
Posts: 3
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New to this
Hello members,
My name is Scott. Early 50’s and just catching the sailing bug. I have been living in Asia for the last 9 years and going back to the States this summer. I plan on taking some ASA courses to get my feet wet and maybe join s sailing club to be able to sample different sized boats before I buy my own.
I’m similar to breaker 1 9 as a former driver. I’m actually getting back into driving too. My hopes are to sail as much as possible to get enough experience to circumnavigate.
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28-04-2019, 09:05
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: PNW 48.59'45N 122.45'50W
Boat: Ian Ross design ketch 63'
Posts: 1,280
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Re: New to this
Welcome to CF Scott. We were all new to this once, so jump right in. Loads of good info here!
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28-04-2019, 09:29
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Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Channel Islands, CA
Boat: 1962 Columbia 29 MK 1 #37
Posts: 9,497
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Re: New to this
Welcome aboard Scott! Good luck in your new ventures. My advice, get a Laser when you get back, or maybe a NACRA cat for you  You'll have a blast and learn how to sail in no time.
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1962 Columbia 29 MKI #37
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29-04-2019, 03:39
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Senior Cruiser
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario - 48-29N x 89-20W
Boat: (Cruiser Living On Dirt)
Posts: 39,095
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Re: New to this
Greetings and welcome aboard the CF, Scott.
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29-04-2019, 18:24
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2019
Posts: 3
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Re: New to this
I would like to thank everyone for the welcomes and suggestions. I would also like to ask if anybody is a member of the “ Sailboat club” in Jacksonville FL? I will taking the ASA courses from them and was wondering if anyone else has used them in the past.
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29-04-2019, 18:31
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Marine Service Provider
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Port Credit, Ontario or Bahamas
Boat: Benford 38 Fantail Cruiser
Posts: 4,368
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Re: New to this
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Originally Posted by h82goslow
I would like to thank everyone for the welcomes and suggestions. I would also like to ask if anybody is a member of the “ Sailboat club” in Jacksonville FL? I will taking the ASA courses from them and was wondering if anyone else has used them in the past. |
Sailing is the easy part, anyone can do it. The steep learning curve is electrics, corrosion, charging, inverting, solar power, wind generator, plumbing systems, diesel maintenance, mechanical systems, rigging, etc. Investing time on studying these issues will provide a huge payback on a circumnavigation.
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06-05-2019, 10:39
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2019
Posts: 16
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Re: New to this
Quote:
Originally Posted by h82goslow
I would like to thank everyone for the welcomes and suggestions. I would also like to ask if anybody is a member of the “ Sailboat club” in Jacksonville FL? I will taking the ASA courses from them and was wondering if anyone else has used them in the past.
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We are joining the Rudder club in Jax.fl.my wife’s co worker has nothing but good things to say about it.Also welcome aboard we are just starting our journey as well to learn how to sail.
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11-05-2019, 14:51
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: England
Posts: 15
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Re: New to this
I too am new to the sailing scene and working on honing what sailing ability I have. Pleasure to meet you Scott. Welcome aboard.
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