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11-05-2011, 16:04
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Boat: 38' Hughes S&S design
Posts: 93
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Newby (to Forum and Sailing) from Melbourne, Australia
Hi,
Just joined forum to start my sailing adventures from the very beginning.
Myself and my fiance have decided to take on a new challenge in life. we have started doing sailing lessons and set a plan for ongoing lessons and get experience.
Short term goal- Learn to sail.
Long term goal- Sail the pacific and keep learning to sail.
I have a lot a questions which many probably will be answered though out our training and "getting out there and doing it". I do look forward to checking out posts on the forums and I will be sure to ask a few questions myself.
Short Profile.
Age 38
interests- Scuba Instructor, Fishing, Cooking
Employment- Sales Manager (might change to Sails Manager in future)
look forward to meeting you
Scott
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11-05-2011, 16:12
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Moderator Emeritus

Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Gabriola Island & Victoria, British Columbia
Boat: Cooper 416 Honeysuckle
Posts: 6,933
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Re: Newby (forum and sailing) from Melbourne Australia
Welcome to the forum Scott. Sails manager sounds like a fine vocation or vacation as the case may be.
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11-05-2011, 16:20
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: michigan
Boat: g-cat 5. m
Posts: 156
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Re: Newby (forum and sailing) from Melbourne Australia
Welcome aboard scott. There is a lot of info here, if you can't find it just ask. grate to have here and enjoy.
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11-05-2011, 17:06
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: adelaide ,australia
Boat: 36ft one off trimiran
Posts: 133
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Re: Newby (forum and sailing) from Melbourne Australia
welcome aboard Scott! this site is a great place to ask any questions you have regarding sailing& crusing ! cheers Andy
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11-05-2011, 17:15
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Louisville, KY
Boat: Catalac 8m
Posts: 55
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Re: Newby (forum and sailing) from Melbourne Australia
Hi Scott,
My husband Charley and I have similar dreams/goals as you and your fiance. We start sailing lessons in 2 weeks. We recently happened upon, and purchased, an older 31' trimaran which we love! Don't have a clue how to sail it as yet, it's in our back yard! Long term goals are to sail the Bahamas, Caribbean, and possibly beyond, starting in 2-3 years. I am a nurse practitioner, and will probably have to work some, on and off, while cruising...hopefully not too much!
Good luck to you guys!
Anna
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Charley & Anna Louiso--Catalac 8m--love it!
Searunner 31--boat project just too much  you want?
Catalina 25' --2011-2013 best starter boat ever!--Sold
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11-05-2011, 17:20
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Senior Cruiser

Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: PORTUGAL
Posts: 31,288
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Re: Newby (forum and sailing) from Melbourne Australia
Hey Scott & Fiance.... Welcome to CF...
Enjoy the Adventures...
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24-05-2011, 15:50
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Nicholasville, Kentucky
Boat: 15 foot Canoe
Posts: 14,191
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Re: Newby (to Forum and Sailing) from Melbourne, Australia
Aloha and welcome aboard!
Good to have you here.
kind regards,
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John
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24-05-2011, 20:15
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Clear Lake Marine Services - Seabrook, Texas
Boat: Gulfstar, Mark II Ketch, 43'
Posts: 2,359
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Re: Newby (to Forum and Sailing) from Melbourne, Australia
Welcome Aboard CF...
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The winds blow true,The skies stay blue,
Everyday is a good day for SAILING!!!!
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23-07-2011, 08:22
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Boat: Spacesailor 24... While looking for THE boat
Posts: 1
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Hi S n F... Welcome  . What part of Melbourne are u in? I'm a Melbourne sailor who can give you hints about the quickest and cheapest way to get into it and learn quickly. Don't worry not trying to sell u anything just LOVE sailing and introducing newbies to the community
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24-07-2011, 20:58
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Boat: 38' Hughes S&S design
Posts: 93
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Re: Newby (to Forum and Sailing) from Melbourne, Australia
FYP,
I'm in Sandringham, so I have yacht clubs nearby but havent yet joined one. We have completed some courses both on water and theory. We hope to get some experience by crewing on some races and continuing our courses enough to be able to buy a yacht and practice on our own boat.
We have a lot to learn and are preparing to get the experience over the next two years. All plans may change as everyone knows!
Have been looking through lots of boats for sale to get an idea whats on offer. I think this makes it more confusing and everyone has a different opinion also. But we figure just get in amongst it and well make our decisions based on what we learn over time.
Scott
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