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I did some sailing on Lake Mead many years ago but it
was only a 25 ft Venture. I think i can handle the
physical part of sailing but i realize i will need
something bigger for living in. I'm comfortable with
engines, my brother and i rebuilt the engine in our
first car, a 1929 essex (back in the 60s).
I have some friends back on the east coast that used
to go cruising but i think they were hit by one of the
hurricanes. I will try and see what they are doing.
Esther
----- Original Message -----
From: "Stefan Mochnacki"
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To: <>
Sent: Monday, October 03, 2005 11:46 PM
Subject: Re: lv-ab: Am I being stupid?
>
> Hi Esther,
>
> You certainly should be able to handle a sailboat of
about 30 feet in
> length, provided your hands are in good shape. If
you don't have much
> sailing experience, I urge you to get involved as a
crew member in a club
> situation (e.g. racing around the cans every week).
>
> Where are you located? If you have little boating
experience, a Power
> Squadron or similar course is very useful. With some
experience, crewing on
> longer voyages becomes an option, or doing charters
with other people. This
> sort of experience will allow you to make the right
choices in buying and
> using your own boat. And you will get to know lots
of people.
>
> There is a vast literature on the subject; have you
read much about sailing,
> living aboard and cruising?
>
> Cheers,
>
> Stefan
>
>
> On Mon, Oct 03, 2005 at 08:18:57PM -0700,
wrote:
> > I'm a healthy single female in my late 50's. I
want
> > to sell my condo and go sailing. I checked out
> > trawlers but decided they were too big and
expensive
> > for what i really need. Could i handle a sail
boat.
> > Is this a practical goal?
> >
> > Esther
>
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