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Much that I love cruising round the Med. in the boat, before I get too old I would love to experience a couple of days extreme sailing/racing in a larger boat built for the purpose. I have been on a couple of corporate charters on big race boats but they were more interested in "Not spilling the gin and tonic's" . I would gladly part with a couple of grand for the experience, can any one suggest where I might be able to "Get this out of my system".
 
If you don't mind throwing money at it go to one of the Carribbean regattas. Internet search will bring companies like On Deck, Kay Yacht Charters etc that will offer single slots. Otherwise I would opt for a package for Cowes week. Just need to look for the ride that is on a performance boat rather than the G+T machine you described. Again internet search will produce but search On Deck, yacht EH01 or check the Cowes website and offer yourself up with cash contribution to costs.
 
This might help...after years of sailing (racing and cruising) yachts from J24 to an open 60 and a Santa cruz 70' in the Caribbean, yesterday I was crewing on one of these (vid 1) at these sort of speeds in bigger waves outside the breakwater in Plymouth, the week before I was helming an old I14 (vid2)

I ended up on the open 60 as we met the skipper in the bar and asked if we could have a sail, he let us (a group of three mates) race it in the Antigua feeder race, he sat back and watched.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Vuv_LpqAQk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sWzeJUEmcc&feature=related

The danger of trying the F18 or an I14 is you might want one, for the record I'm in my 50th year so no youngster.
 
Give Allie a call at Sailing Logic. www.sailinglogic.co.uk

Maybe not "extreme" but good racing with a great bunch of folk, competitive boats, hands on from the start whatever level your at. They've a few boats in the Caribbean at the mo too if you want to race in shorts.

No connection, just a satisfied customer.
 
Morgana said:
I've sailed an F18, and fun they are indeed....

But the most fun i've ever had with my clothes on has been sailing an 18' skiff
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I totally agree...an 18 is a truly superb thing to sail. This is me driving at the Mark Foy in Carnac a couple of years ago...

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I actually took someone who had NEVER been on any kind of sailing boat before out in one...if it's light enough for 2 of you to in effect "sail it" then it's actually fine. Also took the missus out (who does have sailing and trapezing experience) out for a proper daggerboard visible, triple-stringing 3 sail blast and she loved it.
 
hee hee... great picture.... the first time I drove, when the kite filled, I very nearly fell off the back!

I did have a bit of an advantage, as i'd been sailing an RS700 for the previous 3 seasons, as well as crewing a fair few times on a 49'ers and Laser 5000 so wasn't new to asymmetrics... but the power still caught me out.

They do say that you've not sailed an asymmetric properly until you've discovered how much a carbon tiller extension costs to replace! :D
 
You could try signing up for a couple of the jog (junior offshore groupwww.jog.org.uk) races many of the teams are more up for taking on new racers than many rorc yachts. and also less likely to be charged "shared costs" which although i dont mind paying, some owners will try to charge virtually commercial rates.
They are a great bunch of guys, I crewed with two yachts last season on the jog circuit and thoughly enjoyed myself particularly the idea that you race to a destination and then have a bit of a party at the other end.
 
You could try signing up for a couple of the jog (junior offshore groupwww.jog.org.uk) races many of the teams are more up for taking on new racers than many rorc yachts. and also less likely to be charged "shared costs" which although i dont mind paying, some owners will try to charge virtually commercial rates.
They are a great bunch of guys, I crewed with two yachts last season on the jog circuit and thoughly enjoyed myself particularly the idea that you race to a destination and then have a bit of a party at the other end.
 
Morgana said:
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They do say that you've not sailed an asymmetric properly until you've discovered how much a carbon tiller extension costs to replace! :D
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Too true, I have a few short carbon and Al tillers now.

Now I know there are at least two people who understand what fast small boats are about, anyone want to sponsor an F18 for this? http://www.archipelagoraid.com/index.php if it runs we plan to be there this year. And how do you imbed a video link? Maybe Morgana might want to take part as well?
 
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Iain C said:
I totally agree...an 18 is a truly superb thing to sail. This is me driving at the Mark Foy in Carnac a couple of years ago...

yandy40501.jpg


I actually took someone who had NEVER been on any kind of sailing boat before out in one...if it's light enough for 2 of you to in effect "sail it" then it's actually fine. Also took the missus out (who does have sailing and trapezing experience) out for a proper daggerboard visible, triple-stringing 3 sail blast and she loved it.
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I acted as a race officer for most of the 18 events at Portland and would agree that they are very hard to beat for fun. I set a long distance race along the coast to Durdle Dor on a fine 2 sail reach, before turning downwind for a 5 miles home in 20 kts. Also took up the offer to exchange places and helm for a last race, still won, and me at 60 years old!!
The Extreme 40s have much closer racing and that adds to the adrenalin rush too.
Big boats sure are fast and furious but seem to be more sedate but the feeling of power is very evident wherever you are on the boat.
Mind you I've been **** scared on my own floating caravan quite often.
 
Judd Tinius is berthed at Portland Marina, Dorset aboard the beautiful Galatea.
This man is a fountain of information and I envy his experience and love to listen to his stories as well as watch him do great work as a shipwright!
 
How about joining the Clipper race around the world (part of it of course; you could choose the...worst oceans for more adventure)?
I have never done it (only dreaming about it) but I am sure it's a grear experience.
 
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