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[powerskipper]

If you could pass on to a new peeps to boating one bit of info,


What would it be?

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Julie

 

[Sgeir]

Spend less time time on the Internet, perhaps?

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[Becky]

This idea reminds me of the time when my now-deceased Brother-in-law was selling yachts at the london Boat Show, and when asked why quarter berths (remember those?) didn't have a waterproof cover, explained that if may potential purchsers had their wives with them, the idea that water could come down the companion way in rough weather would put the ladies totally off the idea of sailing.
So I would tell them that sailing can be very expensive, very cold and very wet. (But the right clothes help a lot; got to get clothes in somewhere!). However when it is good there is nothing on earth to compare.

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[tugboat]

From my days driving low powered supply boats in the N Sea oilfields umpty years ago (when bits of machinery regularly packed up) ALWAYS LEAVE YOURSELF A WAY OUT. The advice is very applicable to manoevring small craft too. I have a hell of a sphincter muscle, by the way! Too much information? /forums/images/icons/crazy.gif

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[Parsonsheath]

1. Stop dreaming, do it.
2. Books can prepare, traning helps but sailing makes it happen.

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[BlueSkyNick]

Always remember you are there to enjoy yourself.

<hr width=100% size=1>I can't be bothered with a footnote - it's usually rubbish anyway.

 

[DepSol]

Go out regularly with someone who is more experienced with you or invite them out on your boat.

When learning go to new places every other time and do your chart work the day before learning names and reference points.

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[ccscott49]

Never ever buy a boat! Especially a wooden one!

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[BrendanS]

Learn your local waters; you'll enjoy it far better than people who think they know it

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[Peppermint]

Re: Be prepared

Visualize stuff your doing, prepare for the things that can go wrong, tell the crew what your doing and why.



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[jamesjermain]

Wear a peaked cap under your oilskin hood. The hood then turns with your head and you can see to the side so much better - also keeps rain out of eyes/off glasses better and warms bald pates

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[mirabriani]

On careful reflection.
Assuming he or she is already learning as much as possible
My advice would be
Always listen to that inner voice warning you.
Even more important.....Act on it!

Regards Brian

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[pvb]

Don't ever be tempted to work out what it's actually costing you!

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[Sans Bateau]

Don't believe the salesman a 36ftr is NOT a starter boat!!!!!!!

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[andy_wilson]

It's always better to be in harbour wishing you were out there, rather than out there wishing you were in the harbour.

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[ChrisE]

JFDI

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[Koeketiene]

"Better" is a very relative concept - after 3 months without a foot on the boat I'm ready to go out in any weather.

<hr width=100% size=1>Experience is a good teacher, but she sends in terrific bills.

 

[scarlett]

The smaller the boat the more fun [ less boat administration ] Choose the smallest boat in which your wife will be happy

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[TonyD]

....but I can't afford Mirabella V !

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[Lee_Shaw]

I learnt to sail in a dinghy. I would encourage novices to sail one too.

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