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Sail Boat
Sail Boat
how hard is it to learn to sail a boat?


I am thinking about buying a sail boat and sailing around the carribean. How hard is it and how long does it take to catch on to the whole concept? How do you go about docking at unfamiliar ports and what is tha process of docking at foreign ports?

I've got a "how I learned to sail" story; you can see it here...

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Al.dRS9F2IJi0bUMSDQBc2rty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20080416012338AAn821K&show=7#profile-info-cvwn4zL9aa

I guess it depends on your particular learning style. If you can learn how to do something by reading the manual, then I recommend "Sailing for Dummies"; I taught myself to sail using this book.
There are many videos available (I've gotten many of them via Netflix), some are better than others, and, in many cases, MUCH better than others.

However, nothing will beat being trained by a certified sailing instructor. If you are planning to sail the Carribean, you are typically looking at a larger (fixed-keel) boat, and taking some formal classes would not only be prudent, it should be required. After all, you wouldn't put a beginner driver behind the wheel and send them out onto the road without at least SOME training...
I learned how to sail on a 10 foot dinghy on a private lake, and became pretty accomplished with regards to the mechanics/process of sailing. But that is just the beginning; in order to sail bigger boats out on the ocean, there is another level of knowledge necessary to not only be successful, but just to keep yourself alive (like rules of the road, navigation, docking, anchoring, storm tactics, etc).

Most areas have clubs or schools where you can get certified training; the two certification groups that I know of are US Sailing and ASA. If you are planning to shell out some bucks for a sailboat and intend to be out on the ocean for days at a time, the classes are cheap, considering the knowledge you will gain.

Even though I was a pretty good dinghy sailor, the club where I took my classes wouldn't let me sail their boats unless I took at least the Basic Keelboat class (4 day class, half classroom, half on the water). It bugged me at first, but in hindsight I'm glad they did it.

I have several ASA certifications (Basic Keelboat, Basic Coastal Cruising, Coastal Navigation); I would recommend these as a bare minimum to do anything more than daysailing. You should seriously consider Bareboat Chartering (even if you own your own boat), and Advanced Coastal Cruising. My club offers package deals on more advanced training; shop around, but make sure your instructors are certified to teach the particular class.

I've taught a number of people to sail (including my children), but I would (and do) encourage them and anyone to take a formal class if they want to be certified. The guys who taught my classes have forgotten more about sailing than I have learned to date.

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Thanx Ed. It is my experience (and I have been told the same by others) that if you learn on a small boat (like a dinghy or Hobie cat), the larger boats are much easier to sail. When I was learning to sail on the Sprite, my buddy told me that it would be the hardest boat I'd ever sail. When I finally took the keelboat class, the instructor asked if anyone had ever sailed before. When it was my turn, I told my "learning to sail" story; he stopped me and announced that dinghy sailors were the best sailors, especially if they sailed on a lake, because everything happens faster (sometimes MUCH faster) on a dinghy, and lake sailing is especially challenging due to significant wind shifts. I taught my brother to sail on a keelboat out of Boston harbor. After a summer of sailing on the ocean, he almost quit sailing when we went back to the lake.



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Sail Rig


Sail Rig


$799


Our Sea Eagle Sail Rig converts our 435 PaddleSki into a true sailboat. We collaborated with NeilPryde to create a NEW BOOMLESS SAIL plan that is more efficient & convenient making it easier and faster on the water. Paddle leeboards and rudder paddle tacking make coming about a breeze.

The Sea Eagle Sail Rig is portable! From car to water in about 10 minutes - Complete with a NeilPryde sail, mast, leeboards, brackets, rudder, sail rig bag and everything you'll need to sail your PaddleSki.


Boat Carry Bag


Boat Carry Bag


$49


The real time saver of this bag design is the way it wraps around the boat hull. You don't have to spend time folding the boat to the exact proportions of the bag. Just roll up the boat and place on the open bag, and wrap the flaps around it. This bag is compatible with our 10.6sr.

Canopy-smaller boat


Canopy-smaller boat


$199


Keeps you cool and protected from the harmful UV rays of the sun. In a sudden rainstorm, it keeps you dry. PVC Coated polyester canopy & folding aluminum tubing. Easily folds down on the water to make room when it's time to go fishing.

12.6sr Deluxe Inflatable Boat Package


12.6sr Deluxe Inflatable Boat Package


$2099


The 12 ft. 6 inch long Sport Runabout is a mid-sized inflatable sport boat with plenty of room. Large enough to be considered a serious transom boat yet light enough to be placed inside or on top of an average vehicle. Best of all there's no trailer required.
The rounded bow shape increases cargo space, buoyancy, fuel economy and makes for a softer ride.
The inflatable Drop Stitch Floor Package keeps the overall hull weight at just 108 lbs. verses 147 lbs. with plastic floorboards. That's over 25% lighter while still able to carry up to 6 adults or 1600 lbs.

14sr Deluxe Inflatable Boat Package


14sr Deluxe Inflatable Boat Package


$2499


The 14 ft. Sport Runabout is sure to be a favorite of larger groups as well as police and fire departments alike.
This rugged boat can carry up to seven adults and gear and is able to accommodate up to a 40 hp/long shaft engine. So this boat can really move!
The 4" inflatable external keel allows it to cut through chop with ease and the rounded bow design has increased buoyancy, fuel efficiency, cargo space and provides for much a easier ride.

10.6sr Deluxe Inflatable Boat Package


10.6sr Deluxe Inflatable Boat Package


$1649


The 10 ft. 6 inch long Sport Runabout makes for an excellent, lightweight ship to shore tender and all around great boat.
The rounded shape maximizes interior space for cargo, creates less drag on the water, provides a much smoother softer ride and improves fuel efficiency.
The inflatable Drop Stitch Floor Package keeps the overall hull weight under 100 lbs. while still able to carry 5 adults or 1200 lbs. with ease.

10.6sry Deluxe Inflatable Boat Package


10.6sry Deluxe Inflatable Boat Package


$1449


The 10 ft. 6 inch long Sport Runabout now in high visibility yellow makes for an excellent, lightweight ship to shore tender and all around great boat.
The larger vessels are sure to see you coming and going, especially at night and the bright yellow is easily seen from above. The rounded shape maximizes interior space for cargo, creates less drag on the water, provides a much smoother softer ride and improves fuel efficiency.
The extra wide 6" Rubbing Strake provides an added layer of protection and the inflatable Drop Stitch Floor Package keeps the overall hull weight under 100 lbs. while still able to carry 5 adults or 1200 lbs. with ease.

12.6sry Deluxe Inflatable Boat Package


12.6sry Deluxe Inflatable Boat Package


$1899


Now in high visibility yellow, the 12 ft. 6 inch long Sport Runabout is a mid-sized inflatable sport boat. Large enough to be considered a serious transom boat yet light enough to be placed inside or on top of an average vehicle. Best of all there's no trailer required.
The extra wide 6" Rubbing Strake provides an added layer of protection and the rounded bow shape increases cargo space, buoyancy, fuel economy and makes for a softer ride.
The inflatable Drop Stitch Floor Package keeps the overall hull weight at just 108 lbs. verses 147 lbs. with plastic floorboards. That's over 25% lighter while still able to carry up to 6 adults or 1600 lbs.

285fpb Pro Inflatable Pontoon Fishing Boat Package


285fpb Pro Inflatable Pontoon Fishing Boat Package


$899


The unique U-hull configuration of this one man fishing boat provides the maximum fishing space with the least amount of hull weight.
It can be used two ways - in it's lightest configuration, without a wooden floor using the inflatable Pro Angler Seat and rowing with the included oars or fully rigged, with wooden floorboard for standing and casting, pedestal swivel seat for 360° fishing while sitting, motor mount for small gas or electric engines. Weighing only 38 lbs, with the Pro Angler Seat this is a super lightweight, super portable fishing craft. Even when equipped with floorboard, motor mount, and swivel seat this boat weighs only a total of 72 lbs.
The NEW Hunter Green 285fpb is a stealthy inflatable boat that's perfect for fishing or hunting. It goes anywhere, sets up in just 5 minutes and can fit in the trunk of a car.

12.6sr Drop Stitch Deluxe Inflatable Boat Package


12.6sr Drop Stitch Deluxe Inflatable Boat Package


$2099


The 12 ft. 6 inch long Sport Runabout is a mid-sized inflatable sport boat with plenty of room. Large enough to be considered a serious transom boat yet light enough to be placed inside or on top of an average vehicle. Best of all there's no trailer required.
The rounded bow shape increases cargo space, buoyancy, fuel economy and makes for a softer ride.
The inflatable Drop Stitch Floor Package keeps the overall hull weight at just 108 lbs. verses 147 lbs. with plastic floorboards. That's over 25% lighter while still able to carry up to 6 adults or 1600 lbs.

SE 8 Startup Inflatable Boat Package


SE 8 Startup Inflatable Boat Package


$299


The New Redesigned Sea Eagle 8 offers an I-beam constructed floor for increased strength and rigidity. This floor has a single conveniently located deluxe fill valve that coincides with a thru floorboard valve cut out for easy and convenient valve access. Although newly redesigned the SE 8 still remains a lightweight, affordable, inflatable fishing boat that is super stable, easy to row, and works great with small gas or electric motors.

SE 8 Fisherman's Dream Inflatable Boat Package


SE 8 Fisherman's Dream Inflatable Boat Package


$549


The New Redesigned Sea Eagle 8 offers an I-beam constructed floor for increased strength and rigidity. This floor has a single conveniently located deluxe fill valve that coincides with a thru floorboard valve cut out for easy and convenient valve access. Although newly redesigned the SE 8 still remains a lightweight, affordable, inflatable fishing boat that is super stable, easy to row, and works great with small gas or electric motors.

10.6sry Drop Stitch Deluxe Inflatable Boat Package


10.6sry Drop Stitch Deluxe Inflatable Boat Package


$1449


The 10 ft. 6 inch long Sport Runabout now in high visibility yellow makes for an excellent, lightweight ship to shore tender and all around great boat.
The larger vessels are sure to see you coming and going, especially at night and the bright yellow is easily seen from above. The rounded shape maximizes interior space for cargo, creates less drag on the water, provides a much smoother softer ride and improves fuel efficiency.
The extra wide 6" Rubbing Strake provides an added layer of protection and the inflatable Drop Stitch Floor Package keeps the overall hull weight under 100 lbs. while still able to carry 5 adults or 1200 lbs. with ease.

SE 9 Startup Inflatable Boat Package


SE 9 Startup Inflatable Boat Package


$349


This lightweight, affordable, inflatable fishing boat holds up to 4 people, is super stable and works great with small gas or electric motors.

SE 9 Fisherman's Dream Inflatable Boat Package


SE 9 Fisherman's Dream Inflatable Boat Package


$599


This lightweight, affordable, inflatable fishing boat holds up to 4 people, is super stable and works great with small gas or electric motors.

124smb Start Up Inflatable Boat Package


124smb Start Up Inflatable Boat Package


$499


The largest of Sea Eagle's motormount boats, this roomy and durable inflatable fishing platform is just a fraction of the cost of other fishing boats. The 124smb is even portable enough to pack in a car trunk.

124smb Fisherman's Dream Inflatable Boat Package


124smb Fisherman's Dream Inflatable Boat Package


$699


The largest of Sea Eagle's motormount boats, this roomy and durable inflatable fishing platform is just a fraction of the cost of other fishing boats. The 124smb is even portable enough to pack in a car trunk.


Used Boat Notebook: From the Pages of Sailing Magazine, Reviews of 40 Used Boats Plus a Detailed Look at Ten Great Used Boats to Sail Around the World Used Boat Notebook: From the Pages of Sailing Magazine, Reviews of 40 Used Boats Plus a Detailed Look at Ten Great Used Boats to Sail Around the World

List Price: $29.95

 

Description

With the used boat market growing and becoming more complex, here is the book that used boat buyers have been waiting for. John Kretschmer's Used Boat Notebook has long been one of the most popular features in Sailing Magazine...

My Sail Boat (My series) My Sail Boat (My series)

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In this adorable and vibrantly illustrated board book, children will love to read all about an adventurous boy and his beloved sail boat.

10 Wooden Boats You Can Build: For Sail, Motor, Paddle, and Oar 10 Wooden Boats You Can Build: For Sail, Motor, Paddle, and Oar

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The beauty of this book is that the construction bugs have already been worked out of the designs. Plans, step-by-step instructions, material lists photographs and detailed diagrams.

Handmade Cute Sail Boat Handmade Cute Sail Boat "Sunshine Chair" Home Decor Article,photograph Setting

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This is a hand assembled wooden sunshine chair with some shell on it. It measures,H 4.2" X W 3.8" X L 3.4",if possible,please find a ruler to get how big it is.It's a great ornament or you can make it as a photograph setting...

Sail Boat Sailing Nautical Snap-On Cover Hard Plastic Case for iPhone 5/5S (White) Sail Boat Sailing Nautical Snap-On Cover Hard Plastic Case for iPhone 5/5S (White)

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Sail cloth boat pillows - waterproof and mildew resistant boating -cushions - marine grade-embroidered with nautical compass rose. Includes pillow insert. Available in two sizes. Great gift for boaters! Sail cloth boat pillows - waterproof and mildew resistant boating -cushions - marine grade-embroidered with nautical compass rose. Includes pillow insert. Available in two sizes. Great gift for boaters!

 

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A perfect place to rest your head while dreaming about the water! The sail cloth pillow cover is made from real sailcloth, so it's water-and mildew-resistant, wipes clean (or machine-washable), and looks crisp and clean...

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SAIL EURO OVAL - Sailing Boat - Vinyl Car Decal Sticker #1739 | Vinyl Color: White SAIL EURO OVAL - Sailing Boat - Vinyl Car Decal Sticker #1739 | Vinyl Color: White

 

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Anchor Remote Windlass Wireless Switch Boat Sail Trim Controller Anchor Remote Windlass Wireless Switch Boat Sail Trim Controller

 

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Clarks Women's Cliffrose Sail Boat Shoe,Blue,10 M US Clarks Women's Cliffrose Sail Boat Shoe,Blue,10 M US

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Hydrophere, the flying sail boat

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JanJan :3 LLAS XD July 3, 2011 at 4:37 pm

RIGHT??? It gets sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo annoying. Sports – "Horse Racing" or "Pets – Others"??? why not… "Pets-Horses"???? WOULD IT KILL YA?????????????????????

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