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Rob Campbell (Leann) wrote:
>
> whole thing, but I do admit I love it! (however, I must confess, more
> than a 20 degree heel still scares the hell out of me). We bought our
Most waterfront communities support sailboat racing groups, and most
racing people need more good crew - and you can usually get in at the
entry level by hanging around the race center and volunteering for
positions, especially in the more casual races. Go with boats that are
fully equipped with life jackets, skippered by people you respect. As
you get more experience, you can angle for "rides" on more competitive
boats of about the same size as yours and get a really excellent sailing
education. The more competitive the boat, the more you will learn about
sailing and teamwork. Sail together sometimes, but separately for sure
- that's when you will really learn stuff and get the most out of your
effort. Then you can go do it on your own together and learn even more
<g>.
Racing really is the best way to learn what boats can do, what happens
when they break, and how to make them work, at least in the local
conditions. It can even be really exciting fun; and even if you can't
find a skipper that you particularly enjoy racing with, a season or two
of races in various boats will really give you confidence.
Have fun. Rufus
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