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From: L. Sharon Bradshaw (no email)
Date: Sun Mar 19 2006 - 15:51:39 EST
Posted 18 March 2006 02:45 PM
Hi Folks,
I have recently joined this list and am very new to sailing. In the next 6-8
months we will be cruising. Opened return date. The boat is a 1987 Hans
Christian 33T. Currently, we are in San Diego, CA.
Rick, my husband, is managing the upgrade/retrofit side of the project. He
had a captainšs license until a few years ago. It lapse because he was
unable to put in the sea time hours. He will reactive his license ASAP.
I'm responsible for preparing myself for cruising. Mentally I'm ready; I've
always been attracted to adventure. However, I've lived the life of a tech
writer.
Below is what I've done so far and what I plan to do. If you were in my
position, what additional skills/knowledge would be the most helpful during
this time of preparation?
So Far:
Have a technical Ham license
Completed basic boating & sailing course (Coast Guard sponsored course)
Enrolled in basic/advance navigation course (Coast Guard sponsor)
Physical therapy 3x week (to build strength, especially in shoulders)
Have a stainless steel pressure cooker (6 qt)
Read a million books/articles on cruising
To Do:
Complete Celestial navigation course
Upgrade Ham license to General
Take private sailing lessons
Take sailing lessons with Rick
Practice handling the boat near the marina & outside the harbor
Relearn basic knot tying
Learn how to bake bread in the pressure cooker
What have I over-looked?
Thanks!
Sharon
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