In 1999 whilst serving in the British army I completed a weeks competent crew and a month later a day skipper course, which I should never of been on and didn't pass although I completed all the piratical elements. I really enjoyed the time on the water and at the time of the course I was told to buy a dinghy on return to my unit and start a life long love affair with the sea. Well unfortunately back then, at 19 I was more pre-occupied with beer and women. 

Well, now at 36 I bought my first boat, a torch dinghy from ebay. I've rigged (if that is the term?) it on my drive but am gagging to get on the water with it. But I'm a little apprehensive about going out on my lonesome in case I end up getting myself in bother. I'm lucky enough to live just outside Christchurch in Dorset so have an abundance of clubs around me but and not one to join a club without knowing if I'll enjoy being part of it first. 

So, here is the reason for my post, Is there anyone here who lives locally and fancys a trip out with a not quite complete novice but very much new learner. I'm a nice guy, honestly and really want to make sailing the new hobby to last me. Just could do with a mentor to get me up and running.