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captainkaos

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captainkaos

WA, 247 posts

25 Jul 2015 2:14pm

Hi guys
Over the last couple of years I have had this thought of wanting to get into real sailing, its a nagging luring sensation that wont go away. I'm getting more and more interested and find myself reading sailing books and articles / movies on the net. I also enjoy reading what you guys have been up to with your boats.

The problem I have is a lot of the sailing terminology goes straight over my head! Is there a good book anyone can recommend that will have me sorted with all these sailing words / terms?

And if ones goal was to one day maybe do a bit of cruising, where would be a good starting point? I have no real desire to race. The only wind sport I have experience in is kitesurfing, and a tiny bit of windsurfing in the late 80's.

Appreciate any advice..

FreeRadical

855 posts

FreeRadical

WA, 855 posts

25 Jul 2015 2:40pm

Hi Cpt,

By your profile, you're just up the road from me. I'm in Iluka.

I sail out of Hillarys Yacht Club. Though you said you don't want to race, its a great way to get introduced to keelboat sailing for free and pick up skills very quickly. There are always boats willing to take on a zero time crew member to help get you started.

we are racing tomorrow (Sunday) and you're welcome to come along and try it out on our boat (Delphia 40) which is more cruiser than racer. We race for fun.

if you are interested, send me a PM and I'll give you more details.

scaramouche

VIC

190 posts

scaramouche

VIC, 190 posts

25 Jul 2015 5:28pm

I recommend the Ryan series of books starting with competent crew,and taking it from there
plus take up the generous offer to crew!,
a great way to learn
just get sailing
opb good before your own boat
good luck
david

SandS

VIC

5904 posts

SandS

VIC, 5904 posts

25 Jul 2015 8:25pm

+ 1 for racing as a way to learn , it will show you all points of sailing and manoeuvrings , and its fun!!. My advice would be, take any opportunities you find to get on a yacht with an experienced skipper willing to teach ...

go for it !!

scaramouche

VIC

190 posts

scaramouche

VIC, 190 posts

25 Jul 2015 11:00pm

That was RYA

captainkaos

247 posts

captainkaos

WA, 247 posts

26 Jul 2015 12:44am

Thanks guys. Was hoping to have some kind of idea on the lingo before stepping aboard to avoid being completely useless!!
free radical, awesome offer, will be difficult on Sundays due to other commitments. Should change after footy season and would def like to take up that offer.will pm you tomorrow.
Thanks heaps.
Must be some other newbie books some people could suggest.
cheers

BlueMoon

866 posts

BlueMoon

866 posts

26 Jul 2015 7:32am

This s by far the best book for beginers I have read or seen.

www.amazon.com.au/The-Complete-Sailor-Second-Edition-ebook/dp/B004H4XL10

I have the first edition, this link is for the second.

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