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Old 16-08-2022, 11:56   #1
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Old Sailor Looking to Return to Sailing

Greetings everyone,

I live in Canton, NY and own a 1978 Aquarius 21. I have about 6 years sailing experience with 3 of those years sailing my Aquarius. However, since moving to the state of New York about 5 years ago I have not been sailing and my boat has sat (mostly neglected) on its trailer.

I'm finally getting to the point of cleaning up and repairing my sailboat so that I can start sailing again. I joined here in the hope of getting help with understanding what has to be replaced and what is still good enough until I can replace or repair. So I will be posting in the general forum once I upload some pictures and asking for help.

My sailing experience has mostly been in the Potomac River. Other than that river I've only sailed in a bay once or twice. I hope to sail in the great lakes someday and also would enjoy island hopping in the Caribbean and sailing from the US to Europe. I do recognize that my boat is likely not really suitable for sailing in the ocean and so likely go sailing with someone else for ocean sailing if I ever get to that point. For now I'll be satisfied getting my sailboat back on the water in lakes and reservoirs near me.
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Old 16-08-2022, 15:38   #2
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Welcome aboard CF, Zal. Your plan sounds eminently doable, and once you get out of the Erie Canal, you have all the great lakes at your horizon!

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Welcome aboard! I look forward to hearing your progress!
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