Sociable single handler?

[[70521]]

Well, thanks for all the replies. Some good ideas, some made me smile, some freaked me out (I may have a Ramones tape on board for certain moments, and I did play in a punk band for a while.. ..!).

Next time I am down Plymouth way I'll come and say hello.

 

[Nicholas123]

Well, I can certainly identify with this one, but I don't have an answer either, yet.

I shall keep reading in eager anticipation.

Yeah and me it is'nt an easy nut to crack.

 

[aquaplane]

I found my First Mate on POF but I'm not sure how you would get on if you just wanted crew and not a partner.


You could try it for nothing though.

 

[Ru88ell]

Sounds like the recently instigated Scuttlebutt small-boat cruises would be ideal for you - mostly small boats (though a couple of bigguns come along as well), most of the small ones are single-handed, and the daily distances are well within the range of a Corribee.

Only trouble is, they're in and around the Solent :-(

Pete

+1

Just get a date and promote a weekend to somewhere. Salcombe? Dartmouth? Call it the Scuttlebutt Plymouth Weekender or something. I'd be interested, but would probably want to do more than that to make it worth the journey down the M5 and back. The one we do Solent to Poole has been a great creator of sailing friendships.

 

[BruceDanforth]

Being sociable is overrated.

 

[snowleopard]

FWIW I've just posted in the Crew Wanted forum if you're interested in a bit of OPB* sailing.

*Other People's Boats

 

[Norfolknick]

FWIW I've just posted in the Crew Wanted forum if you're interested in a bit of OPB* sailing.

I was just about to say - how about the Crew Wanted Forum here??

Facebook is also good, there are some groups for specific areas (PDSSA https://www.facebook.com/pages/Plym...s-Sailing-Association/219218264775308?fref=ts).

Assuming you are a competent sailor, a card in the local sailing school offering opportunities to increase experience is also good source of people who are interested in experiencing sailing, and entering local races - even if you are not competitive is also a great way to break into the local sailing Frat.

You also have a ready source of capable crew at HMNB Devonport and RMB Stonehouse, most of whom dont have the time to enjoy their own yachts (before anyone jumps in, clearly they have plenty of opportunities for sea time, and I know that they are not all capable, particularly Jack!!!) but fancy the odd day out sailing. May I suggest that you call the Sailing Centre at RMB Stonehouse and see if they will put up a card for you?

Royal always likes a challenge and an Atlantic SW'ly in a corribee is right up their street - just ask Blondie Haslar!

 

[Contest1]

I've got the ply infill and a leopardskin duvet, but I still can't tempt SWMBO aboard.

I'm trying to arrange rendezvous points with her in nearby destinations, so we can meet up for fish and chips at the end of a day's sailing and perhaps one of the children will come for the day then return by car...

Much the same plan here, tho I,m not looking for her to sail regularly, God forbid.
I,v been sailing for 8 years, mostly singlehanded but bit by bit I,v found regular compatible crew.
My youngest son, my secretary, her boyfriend and brother, and a local sailing club member are regulars, another son, son in law and my life long best friend didn,t work out as crew.
Also being willing to crew or otherwise help out on other local boats has made going down to the harbour for a few hours most days a great way to pass the time now I,m retired.
I found being willing to take people out for a few hours here and there is better than going off on a cruise with untried crew, no matter how well we get on on elsewere.

 

[ronsurf]

Thanks for all your replies, nice to see so many varied suggestions and approaches.

It took me a while to find the 'SBC crew wanted' section, and I've been here for a while! What does SBC stand for?! I'll try a few things and report back on my experiences. Certainly agree with the comment that there is a difference between taking someone out for a few hours and going somewhere on a cruise. I also found that some people you think are pretty capable can be hopeless on a boat. Sailing can be taught, but awareness is something you either have or you don't.

I'll try a few adverts, stating clearly it's a Corribee to avoid any disappointment, and also see if there are many other sub-24' boats that fancy some safety in numbers! I don't often plan to go sailing - I decide to go, and I'm in the Sound an hour later. I find that planning tends to precede horrendous weather - like this weekend - I was planning on watching the powerboats from the cockpit in a nice sheltered part of the Sound, lying in the sun with the kettle on....

D

 

[gregmlucas]

It took me a while to find the 'SBC crew wanted' section, and I've been here for a while! What does SBC stand for?!

SmallBoatChamp - the moniker of the guy who first set the that particular forum up. And a thouroughyly nice guy to boot (not me I hasten to add). Not sure if he still posts around here.

 

[OGITD]

Sailing can be taught, but awareness is something you either have or you don't.

I'll try a few adverts, stating clearly it's a Corribee to avoid any disappointment, and also see if there are many other sub-24' boats that fancy some safety in numbers!D

I've just PM'd my pal Leo who's a member of a Sailing Club in Plymouth ..... & hopefully will get back soon-ish with some info! .....

"The Tamar River Sailing Club...... There is an active racing scene on a Monday night ... but because its quite a small club most Yachts are over crewed. We`re also an RYA training center. We have quite a few Ex-Matlot instructors due to the close proximity of Jupiter Point. "

Just ask for Fred (aka Leo) Sayer .... & say Moses sent-yer ......