getting aboard

   If you have the money and want to sail wet boats all year round go for a drysuit  .  

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Garry Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 18 Apr 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 536	Post Options Post Reply Quote Garry Report Post Quote Reply Topic: getting aboard Posted: 30 Nov 04 at 10:11pm
	If you have the money and want to sail wet boats all year round go for a drysuit .
	Garry Lark 2252, Contender 298 www.cuckoos.eclipse.co.uk

kenney Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 28 Nov 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 8	Post Options Post Reply Quote kenney Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 30 Nov 04 at 2:22pm
	Thanks garry ill look into it. Ive seen that book about, so should be no probs getting a copy. As it happens my next door neighbour has just taken possesion of a Laser SB3 and has asked me to buy myself a wetsuit for christmas. They look like good fun! Thanks again. K.
	Its like standing under a cold shower tearing up £50 notes.

Garry Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 18 Apr 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 536	Post Options Post Reply Quote Garry Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 29 Nov 04 at 5:17pm
	read Crewing to win by Andy Hemmings and then go to your local club with a large dinghy contingent - Stokes bay, itchenor of Hayling spring to mind if you're near and see if you can find a 505, International 14 to crew
	Garry Lark 2252, Contender 298 www.cuckoos.eclipse.co.uk

kenney Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 28 Nov 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 8	Post Options Post Reply Quote kenney Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 28 Nov 04 at 6:23pm
	Hi forum. Im 19 years old, I have worked and played in the yachting industry for a number of years now crewing/skippering large cruiser/racers, and afew months ago was thrilled to pass Yachtmaster offshore (one of those 'weekends from hell'!!!) Ive now got this funny little itch to get on one of these fappin fast pond skaters, scare the s**t out of myself and get really wet!!!!!!! Oh yessss. The thing is guys ive never tried dinghy sailing, I dont know anything about it or anyone whose got one. I may have the cash lying around for a cheap one if i try hard enough. Im also a fit but well built 13 stone, does this cause a problem? what sort of boat shall i go for guys? and how do I get into this sport?? ps anyone from the solent/hamble river area? gimme a shout. Any help will be great guys, Cheers
	Its like standing under a cold shower tearing up £50 notes.