Hey im a newbie. :)

[Boogaloo]

Well just thought i'd post and say hi.

I have just bought a vivacity 650 and a starter boat, I know nothing about sailing, but am booked in to do my RYA next month, just ended up buying the boat first.

Its currently on hard standing at pin mill, but im planning on bringing up to a permanent pontoon at Haven, I jsut need someone to sail it up for me.

I am loving the info on this page, and have been learning about what is what etc.

Just wondered if anyone had any advice on some good books for learning a bit about my boat before I get to do any practical.

Many Thanks.

 

[FullCircle]

Hi and welcome to the forum.

Child,eh? You have just missed the Pirates weekend, but you will be very welcome here, there are loads of kids. Some of them are young as well.

A few forumites at Pin Mil, and more in your immediate vicinity, perhaps someone will volunteer to helthe boat moved.

Best of luck with your new boat, exciting times.

I started with a Corribee and 3 kids, so it can be done!

 

[Ianqv]

Welcome to the forum!!
Loads of info on here.....
A good book (apart from 50 shades) is the East coast Pilot (aka east coast Bible!!)

Ian and Sarah

 

[Boogaloo]

Not a child, although at a mere 5ft in height, I can be mistaken for one...... and would've fitted right in at a pirate day, and enjoyed it.

East Coast Pilot.... now off to find said book. Thank you.

 

[ChattingLil]

Hi and welcome. Congratulations on the boat and on finding the ECF. A great source of local info, support and probably new friends.

 

[Athene V30]

Welcome!

If you need any help making sense of the RYA stuff feel free to message me. I took the shorebased instructor thingy a couple of years ago but try to make it relate to real life in a small boat where the chart table isn't static! More important though is practice, get out on the water in gentle conditions and just do it!

Good luck.

 

[Oldgeezer]

Hi,
Welcome to the east coast! and sailing!
I was a similar Newbie not that long ago. I never had a boat before but had sailed on friend's a few times.
I bought 'The Complete Day Skipper' by Tom Cunliffe.

It has all the basics from 'what all the bits are - and what they are called' to how to board, basic navigation, and rules of the road.
Even tells you how to do a few basic but necessary knots - (I can even do a bow line - most useful knot I reckon)
Then I got on the boat and did what it suggested.

You will probably cover all this on your RYA thingy - but I wouldn't know as I got all my knowledge from aforementioned book.

it would be v. good for reference too.

Once you've mastered moving the thing around, then buy the pilot book etc... (I've bought a couple that are on the boat so cant say which is best really)

Good luck and bon voyage!

 

[Independence]

I'm based at Kings Yard, Pin Mill. If there's any help or advice you need feel free to l et me know.

 

[Boogaloo]

Ohhh lovely thank you. Just had a little look and the books look fab.

Would be lovely to meet someone from pin mill that could sail it for me, I need to anti-foul the poor boat as it needs a bit of TLC before it goes in the water, so hopefully will get to doing that this weekend.

 

[Otter]

Welcome and good luck, sailing the East Coast is a lot of fun and the ECF is a jolly friendly place. The Orwell is a busy river, make sure your engine is sound to get you out of harms way, then maybe nip round the corner to the Stour for a more peaceful experience.

 

[MrCramp]

Have you got a good reliable engine on your boat? Makes all the difference when you are new to sailing!!

 

[MoodySabre]

Welcome from me too. Do a course but there's no substitute for sea time.

That Independence might be able to manage Pin Mill to Haven.......

Any questions ask away.

 

[johnalison]

If you can find a copy, the late Des Sleightholme wrote well for small-boat sailors in a book which I think was called "Cruising". It deals with all the simple stuff other writers left out, and he used to sail a 24' Trident.

 

[sailorman]

If you can find a copy, the late Des Sleightholme wrote well for small-boat sailors in a book which I think was called "Cruising". It deals with all the simple stuff other writers left out, and he used to sail a 24' Trident.

She was "Tinker Liz" and based at Pin Mill at one time

PS a warm welcome, we are tidal Orwell based

 

[Habebty]

I could probably give you a hand to bring your boat from Pin Mill to Ipswich Haven, used to be berthed there myself, now at Fox's
pm me with some likely dates and i'll see what I can do.
Pete

 

[sailorman]

I could probably give you a hand to bring your boat from Pin Mill to Ipswich Haven, used to be berthed there myself, now at Fox's
pm me with some likely dates and i'll see what I can do.
Pete

The OP might like the Hi-Life in a Hbr without a lock

 

[Gitane]

Welcome from me too.

I also own a v650 and I am very pleased with her.

Please let me if you need to know anything about the v650 and I'll try to help you if I can.


Gitane

 

[Boogaloo]

Thank you all so much for the offers of help. I shall be looking to move within 4 weeks. Think I may get my outboard serviced first as well before moving.

So am I right in thinking of maybe getting a couple of lessons before doing the course and taking my boat out to practice is a better idea to learn then waiting to do the course?

 

[ex-Gladys]

It's worth doing comp crew first or at least getting the book, as that gives you some real basics not included in Day Skipper course, in particular dinghy tender stuff... Also rather than doing a standard sea school course which will likely be in a 30-35' which will bear little resemblance to your V650, see about doing the course on your boat...

 

[Boogaloo]

Thats a great idea I didnt know that you could do that.

Shall be looking into doing that I think.