Re: Unidentified subject!

From: jckniese@francomm.com
Date: Fri Feb 11 2000 - 11:36:40 PST


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Marilyn Dimson-Doyle wrote:
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> Hi,
> I need some advice. Having just entered the world of Potterdom I am
> feeling a little unsure of what I should do about learning to sail our P-19.
> I do have some basic skills in sailing that I picked up over the past
> four years. I can maneuver our 14' pond skimmer with relative ease. I can
> even get back to the dock without scaring the daylights out of myself or any
> other unfortunate soul who happens to be on board (or on the dock). I have
> spent one season crewing on a Flying Scot during the weekly races (tons of
> fun). I am by no means highly skilled or knowledgeable, but I do have a
> 'feel' for sailing, and I have learned a lot over the past mostly from
> asking other sailors, reading and making a lot of mistakes.
> That said, I feel a strong need to get some first-hand instruction in
> boat handling (Potter variety) on open waters. Never having dealt with
> waves and tides before makes me a bit nervous. I have started looked into
> sailing schools. The only one that I have found thus far is rather
> expensive ($700.00). It includes 9 hrs class & 32 hrs on the boat plus a
> full day coastal navigation cruise, plus a night sailing course. It is
> probably a good deal, but do I need that much to sail in the harbors along
> the East Coast?
> Another alternative is that they offer a basic navigation cruise (2 hrs
> class & 5 hrs in Boston Harbor) for $95. I was thinking that if I could con
> Bill Scanlon, from whom I bought the boat, into going out with me a few
> times in one of our local harbors plus taking the navigation course, plus
> hooking up withe ECPA (I am putting this on their message board also) on
> their monthly adventures, would be enough to begin our adventures together.
> I certainly have no intention of taking Marilyn or Adam or Krypto out until
> I feel very comfortable with my skill level.
> I know you really can't answer the question for me, but I would like to
> hear how others have learned and what you think is the best route to go.
> Thanks
> Alan
> P-19"?"
Hi Alan,

I started sailing in October 1997 and at that time had never even been
aboard a sail boat. I purchased a McGregor 26X sail boat and after
viewing their video which said it was very easy to teach yourself to
sail; I took the boat out and taught myself to sail.
A sailing course was available locally for about $160.00 but I passed it
up.
I did take a free Power Squadron course which was free except for course
books that had to be paid for. It was an excellent course.
If you go out the first time when the winds are very light it isn't very
hard to get the hang of sailing. You can always leave the motor running
and in case you get into problems you can motor out of them.
I also purchased some learn to sail video tapes which cost about $30.00.
Bob
P19#1148
Dovie
Duanesburg,NY



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