Anyone short handed want to show a sail newbie how it's done..

[wipe_out]

x mobo here,with a very decent yacht,in the best sailing area(Falmouth)open all hours and seasons.if you can put up with the travel,have been known to help novices.if you fancy it

Thanks for the offer.. Falmouth is quite a way for me but if the bug bites I may well be up for the drive..

 

[wipe_out]

wipe_out

I have done the exact same thing due to the cost of fuel, and yes there is a difference, sailing requires time. there is a transferable cost such as courses ect, and the boat you purchase may or may not have the kit needed for a sailboat. so there will be additional cost. you will spend only on what you need rather than have all the kit they tell you. safety first luxury later

I must say the since i have switched to sail it has been fantastic- although i miss the power a little, i enjoy the fact that you have to plan and plan again. it is no longer its a nice day lets go. its more of, it is a nice breezy day with no rain day where do you want to go, you can sail further and you can enjoy the company of others in the silence, for example and F4-5 no rain 7 hours of sailing from Poole to the solent and back, ( yes the tide times are v. important)

My boat will not be coming out of the water until Jan. so you more than welcome to come out with me, i usually go out every other weekend depending on weather. even if we were to potter around outside the Poole entrance your welcome to join. i am using this time whilst it is quiet to gain experience and understanding.
It will also allow you to know the type of boat you want in terms of layout and design, its a minefield.

I'm pretty sure I'll be down that way before January so I'm up for that..

 

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wipe_out

I have done the exact same thing due to the cost of fuel, and yes there is a difference, sailing requires time. there is a transferable cost such as courses ect, and the boat you purchase may or may not have the kit needed for a sailboat. so there will be additional cost. you will spend only on what you need rather than have all the kit they tell you. safety first luxury later

I must say the since i have switched to sail it has been fantastic- although i miss the power a little, i enjoy the fact that you have to plan and plan again. it is no longer its a nice day lets go. its more of, it is a nice breezy day with no rain day where do you want to go, you can sail further and you can enjoy the company of others in the silence, for example and F4-5 no rain 7 hours of sailing from Poole to the solent and back, ( yes the tide times are v. important)

My boat will not be coming out of the water until Jan. so you more than welcome to come out with me, i usually go out every other weekend depending on weather. even if we were to potter around outside the Poole entrance your welcome to join. i am using this time whilst it is quiet to gain experience and understanding.
It will also allow you to know the type of boat you want in terms of layout and design, its a minefield.

+1 did the same

 

[Ripster]

We changed over from Power to Sail about 2 years ago now. Not only due to fuel, IMO that is not enough of a reason alone, but to be more involved with the boat and to learn a new art. Wish we had done it before. As has been said, it is time consuming, but you'll learn more about the Sea and her moods and be able to cope with conditions that as a Moboer, you probably wouldn't attempt. Again, as you have been advised, get out there and try it. If you feel the magic, when the engine is switched off and you feel the acceleration as the wind hits the sails you'll be hooked. You will be surprised at how exciting it can be doing 7 knots!