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From: L. Sharon Bradshaw (no email)
Date: Wed Apr 12 2006 - 22:45:50 EDT
Hi Doug,
In the Long Beach area they offer sailing classes through the junior
college. They may have something similar in your area. The only caution I
can offer, is these will be light boats and will not handle like cruising
boat.
In my case, Iım putting off sailing lessons until we buy the boat. Then I
will have private sailing lessons and learn how to sail her.
While looking for her, I took coast guard sailing classes, got my Ham
license, and developed other skills.
I agree with Gordon, donıt wait until you have all your ducks in a row.
Start as soon as possible to find the boat you want and start sailing.
There is a small marina in Antioch that is modern with a nice restaurant.
Kinda long way from the ocean, though.
Cheers,
Sharon
On 4/11/06 8:58 PM, "Doug" <> wrote:
> and the closest thing I've been to cruising since is the overnight
> Super Ferry from Manila to Cebu. My sailing experience would be
> evenings spent staring at the sailing photos taken in my last life.
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> My idea in attending that original ASA class was to reintroduce
> myself to sailing and boats. Seven years previous the sale of my
> Seward 24 brought and end to my maritime ways. Retired now at 61 and
> again I dream of the life of a kicked back long range cruiser, well
> anyway till I get home sick or seriously sea sick.
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> As a pretty handy guy who spent a good part of his younger years on
> or around boats, should make buying an older used boat a practical
> and affordable possibility, even on my limited budget.
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> However, before I jump and make the person commitment of a boat
> purchase, once again I need to get my sailing and cruising skills up-
> to-date, especially now that I'm a solo sailor. Sailing schools,
> clubs or whatever you think off would be of help. Along with ideas
> on buying an older, used boat and where to keep it in the San
> Francisco bay area.
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> Just for reference I'm a transplanted Midwesterner now living in
> Sacramento. Thanks, Doug http://vietnam-now.com
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