Thanks. Best I retrieve my Geography Book.[bighmmm]
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Thanks. Best I retrieve my Geography Book.[bighmmm]
Zhik make a nice life jacket.
Learn to sail before going the whole hog on gadgets etc. Get the basics and fundamentals dialled in first- you'll be glad you did. We used to use a cockatoo's feather on the top of the mast, skewered over a bit of thin wire... does exactly the same as a expensive wind vane.
And a few inches of wool tied to the shrouds equally as well, even cheaper, and easier to see from the tiller!
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Originally Posted by Toxic_Avenger
Yep, you may even discover one gets sea sick & never wish to go on the briny ever again.[bigsad]
Hello 4bee and all,Quote:
Originally Posted by 4bee
I just got off the pointy end of a Pacer. According to the Bureau of Meteorology the wind speed was 16 knots. I got creased by the boom skipping over my left ear while I was under instructions - operating the jib. Being in the bow I wore the chop.
I loved every minute of it.
Now I have to wait for the next fortnightly lesson to come around. I was told that this is the fourth session of this round of the Learn to Sail lessons. This means I am a bit behind everyone else. I have been given homework to do. Also, I have been directed towards YouTube. Anyone recommend any particular "Learn to Sail" clips to watch?
Kind regards
Lionel
I learnt all mine from books, library usually has a good selection. One I bought was KISS guide to sailing.
And just to boost your confidence, I went from reading books about it, to giving it a go in a small cat. To buying my 29ft Keeler, and then shortly after that, skippering a 40ft yacht on a delivery from Botany Bay to Gold Coast....within a space of 2yrs or so.....so one can pick things up quite quickly!
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Originally Posted by Gordie
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.so one can pick things up quite quickly!
Including how to pick oneself up after getting creased by the boom apparently.[bigrolf]
Keep calm...and sail on.Quote:
Originally Posted by 4bee
I was actually planning on doing an adult dinghy course at Sandringham Yacht Club - hopefully will be allowed in the New Year if our Covid numbers keep dropping.
I did duck down when we jibbed. Just not enough - that soon became very apparent. Yes, we did jibe and tack multiple times. I only let one through.Quote:
Originally Posted by 4bee
Regards
Lionel