[GlenDC]

I plan to keep my board at a fenced yard on her trailer very close to Gunpowder State park. There is a marina in the park (do not remember its name). I bought old 21' pocket cruiser (Clipper Marina with swing keel) to learn how to sail before buying something bigger and newer. Most probably it will be Macgregor 26M with 50hp. Yes, I know that it's a powerboat with sails rather than a sailboat with OB but I have two sons who do not care about sailing but want a powerboat.

I am new to sailing sailboats although I have been actively windsurfing for a couple years. I took classes at Washington Sailing Marina and have been a member of Sailing Club of Washington for a year. I did not renew my membership in the club for few reasons -- 1. you can not go under the bridge without a motor so the sailing area is restricted between two bridges, 2. as I said Chesapeake is just 20 min farther than Potomac 3. I want to escape from the city not stay in the city. 4. it will take a couple years to get keel boat skipper license in SCOW but I want to sail now. So I decided to buy my own boat.

Thanks for the link I definitely buy the book.