Learning to sail in Newport, South Wales

[louisderry]

Hey all- New to the forum currently based in Newport- At some stage I'm looking to buy a smaller yacht- 24ft perhaps. I'm wondering if anyone can recommend places to learn or even if its best to get expeirence by joining/helping someone else. Go easy!

 

[quarto]

Hello,
I would suggest you join the local sailing club, Newport Uskmouth Sailing Club, and get yourself some crewing experience before you think of buying.
A bit of experience crewing will certainly help when it comes to buying your first boat

 

[Pigpen]

Hey all- New to the forum currently based in Newport- At some stage I'm looking to buy a smaller yacht- 24ft perhaps. I'm wondering if anyone can recommend places to learn or even if its best to get expeirence by joining/helping someone else. Go easy!

Welcome to the BC
NUSC, Cardiff Bay YC and probably Cardiff YC run various courses which
will get you meeting yacht owners/crew.
I live in Bassaleg but am a member of CBYC 'cos (after 65 years) I have
become averse to slipping and sliding around in the muddy Usk.
Annual club fees/duties and fuel have to be taken into account, of course.
Have a look at the websites, especially the crew wanted sections.
There are members of all three clubs (and a few others nearby) in this parish.
See also the Bristol Channel Yachting Association website.
Doug "Jekeeda II" CBYC

 

[louisderry]

Okay !

Thankyou both for your help I'll look into that straight away. I think i'll keep putting money aside for the timebeing and like you said - get aload of lessons and expeirence under my belt.

 

[single]

As said by others above but don't leave it too long, i have never seen so many boats being sold so cheap.Well financial climate and worst sailing year for ages.

 

[Allan]

Hey all- New to the forum currently based in Newport- At some stage I'm looking to buy a smaller yacht- 24ft perhaps. I'm wondering if anyone can recommend places to learn or even if its best to get expeirence by joining/helping someone else. Go easy!

Cardiff yacht club are running an RYA Dayskipper course in the near future. I suggest you look at the website and forum for details. There is a link in my signature.
If you go to the club on a Thursday night you will meet some of the cruisers.
Allan

 

[Reptile Smile]

We're not too far away from you at Chepstow and District YC - we can boast a stunningly beautiful rural location, and many members who will willingly take you out to show you the ropes.