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noname 
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Joined: 15 Sep 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 5 |
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I know nothing about sailing and I have never done it before in my life. does any one have any tips on where/when to go to have an intro to it? (I don't have to buy a boat do I?)
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Contender443
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Posted: 15 Sep 05 at 1:39pm |
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First of all get a copy of the Y&Y Start Sailing supplement, it will tell you everything you need to know. It is available on the shop on this forum at Next stage would be to find a club in your local area - where are you? Basically go and have a look and speak to some of their members. You will get lots of friendly advice. Good luck. |
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yellowhammer
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Posted: 15 Sep 05 at 1:39pm |
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hi girl with no name most sailing clubs have an open day once a year, where anyone can go down and have a trial sail ... they tend to be early/mid summer though clubs also run one or two beginner training courses each year, but again you've probably missed these for this year you could just go down to your local club, but members won't always recognise a newcomer and can be a bit unapproachable to begin with why not post your location and get some advice on clubs in your area ... people are often looking for crews ... you might even be recommended a contact definitely not worth buying until you're able to handle a boat and can decide what suits you best good luck ... |
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Laser 3000 @ Leigh & Lowton SC
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noname
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Posted: 15 Sep 05 at 1:41pm |
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I'm a londoner (I know I know, city girl trying to get back to nature). I'm sure I could overcome anyone who was a bit stiff towards me....
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Scooby_simon
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Posted: 15 Sep 05 at 2:42pm |
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You might want top re-word that... Whare in the City are you based / hoping to sail ? |
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Wanna learn to Ski - PM me..
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noname
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Posted: 15 Sep 05 at 2:49pm |
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i know what i said. I'm fairly central based in london, but i wouldn't mind getting out of the city to get on the water, open to suggestions provided it's not too far away |
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gary
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Posted: 15 Sep 05 at 4:50pm |
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You should try Fishers Green SC in the Lea Valley. It's not the best sailing water in the world, but the members there are very friendly and keen to help out new starters. |
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nixy30633
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Posted: 15 Sep 05 at 7:08pm |
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yh, u shud try fishers green its cool, well i might be a bit biased there
 but we're (cadets) there almost every sat and the main club sails on a sunday. but if you come down you should be able to find sumone who will show you around and get you out sailing 
here's the club website, but it isnt really that great. http://www.fishersgreensc.org.uk/ |
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nikki
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HannahJ
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Posted: 15 Sep 05 at 10:06pm |
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Hi come to Seahorse! we're really nice and friendly (yer, a bit biased), near the north circular in nw london. www.seahorsesc.co.uk
pm me for more info... |
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MIRROR 64799 "Dolphin"
The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist hopes it will change; the realist adjusts the sail |
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nixy30633
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Posted: 16 Sep 05 at 5:09pm |
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i reading your clbs website and it seems to suggests that toppers are for advanced children but cadets and mirrors are only for developing skills, shouldnt that be the other way round?
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