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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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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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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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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

<hr width=100% size=1>JJ<P ID="edit"><FONT SIZE=-1>Edited by jamesjermain on 29/11/2004 09:26 (server time).</FONT></P>
 
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