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Splosh 
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 Topic: Where do I start?Posted: 02 Aug 08 at 7:08pm |
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Hi, I've always been interested in 'big boat' sailing and never known where to start. How do i get a go on a yacht and what sort of qualifications (is any?) do i need. Im 16 years old and up for anything (hense I sail a rs600 So go on, how do I get hooked? Thanks, Mark. |
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Stefan Lloyd
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Posted: 03 Aug 08 at 9:23am |
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You seem to be from East Anglia. Not my part of the world but I know there is yacht racing going on from Burnham and W Mersea. So find out what clubs there are and talk to the club secretary, who almost certainly keep a crew wanted/available list. Wander around marinas and talk to people. Put yourself about! Get any experience you can. Once you are into the scene, know people and have a bit of a racing CV, it is not at all hard for a dinghy sailor to get further offers. Top tip - at 16 you do of course know everything and the old guys at the back of the boat know nothing. Nevertheless, humour them. |
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ASok
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Posted: 03 Aug 08 at 3:17pm |
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Pimp yourself out to anyone that needs a spare crew! I started by replying to a crew required advert and then got myself a regular slot on a J24. Once you've got a foot in the door, get talking to people. Find out who sails what, who needs a hand etc and you'll be getting regular spots on the boats you want to sail. Also, those long summers that you have at 16 - use them to assist boat deliveries etc. People always need a hand doing that - great for getting the milage up. |
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olly_love
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Posted: 03 Aug 08 at 6:22pm |
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i used to sail at the ferry and the yacht sceen round there isnt to good unless u can travel. best thing s to put ur name down on class sites and club sites thats what i did and say that ur willingto go out every weekend. we struggle with getting a regular crew down here
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