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captainkaos
captainkaos
WA
247 posts
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
FreeRadical
WA
855 posts
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
scaramouche
VIC
190 posts
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
SandS
VIC
5904 posts
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
scaramouche
VIC
190 posts
VIC, 190 posts
25 Jul 2015 11:00pm
That was RYA
captainkaos
captainkaos
WA
247 posts
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
BlueMoon
866 posts
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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