Any suggestions?
2006-09-09 16:41:11 · 9 answers · asked by Jorge Alberto G 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
One fun and relatively easy way to start sailing is to charter a boat that is an ASA certification cruise. You'll find adds for these in the back of Cruising World magazine. They usually take 7 days so its a perfect vacation, and upon completion you'll be certified and able to charter bare-boats, those without captain and crew. Also during the week, you will know if sailing is what you really want to do, and meet some really cool people, like other sailors. Don't be discouraged about not buying a boat at first, there are plenty of boats to rent right near where you live usually. This will also let you know what kind of boat you think you would want to own. Traveling aboard a boat for long distances is very difficult at first, but if you really want to do this, please consider the charter market first. you can fly to your destination, and sail around the islands for 7-14 days every year. The monotony of cruising for several weeks on the open water before getting to your destination can take the wind out of even the most seasoned sailors. Good luck!
2006-09-13 09:28:58 · answer #1 · answered by Lawrence H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start small and learn to feel the wind and sail well. Then move to what you can afford and are comfortable with. Take a sailing course and take a boat safety course with your wife.Charter some to see what you like. Go to boat shows to see the range available. Good luck
2006-09-11 11:16:55 · answer #2 · answered by science teacher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard it said time and time again you should buy small and move toward the boat of your dreams as you gain experience. I knew I would only get one chance at buying in so I bought a 30 footer. That was as big as I could afford. I have learned all my sail aboard her. She is now part of me I have no problem reading the sea from the feeling of her helm. I would say Buy your dream boat if you can swing doing so. Make her part of you you won't regret it... Jim
2006-09-10 16:36:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
buy the bigest boat you can afford or as many others you will be sorry. why? larger boats are in better shape,,their in more demand ,,1 reason they have hot and cold water an real beds ,,they sail easier,, a full galley,, how about a engine you might want one?
2006-09-09 23:53:46 · answer #4 · answered by RC Hudson 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Start really small and take a boating course first.
2006-09-11 20:43:09 · answer #5 · answered by Cactus Dan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get your wife a real nice ring,take her to the Islands,renew your love,forget the boat it will ruin your marriage,I know trust me
2006-09-10 23:47:18 · answer #6 · answered by Bushit 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy the biggest you can get then hire a crew remember captain ron
2006-09-10 05:13:36 · answer #7 · answered by soldierof the 82ndAirborne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask a retailer
2006-09-10 10:27:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
25 to 28 ft , buy my dads ,its in CT interested?e-mail me at bayareart1@yahoo.com
2006-09-09 23:45:28 · answer #9 · answered by bayareart1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋