Green as they come

[nomadicnature]

Smitten by sailing but without much relevant experience.
Have sailing friends I've been out with. Took a short course in California in 2005. Figure this site may well be the best place to learn and meet kindred spirits.
Twenty years of nursing have given me the ability to remain calm in a crisis. Guess that's a desirable trait for a wannabe sailor. Well, that calm demeanor and a fair bit of good ol' Yankee ingenuity.
Other talents...decent vegaquarian (yes, that's veg -aquarian) cook.
I have traveled and worked abroad over the past several years. Wanting to see more of this amazing orb.
I'm fit and a hard worker. Comments? Be kind!

[mgmhead]

Welcome to Sailnet. Sounds like you've got the same illness the rest of us suffer, cured by wind and wave. Visit the various threads and read a lot, yoiu'll find some true characters here. Some are wise and others are wisecrackers, but there is knowledge to be gained and falsehoods to be sorted out. Just part of what makes me visit Sailnet several times a day.

Again, WELCOME.

[nomadicnature]

Thanks for the most kind 'welcome aboard'.

[WanderingStar]

Take any sailing opportunities you find. Read books about sailing and cruising. Once you are aboard, make yourself useful. Be pleasant and flexible.
fair winds

[jojo5]

Seems like there are many like us..... land lock with a dream...
I wrote to all the sailing clubs around trying to get on a boat..
A week later, I got a call to join a club sailing team..
Had a great time and learned a hell of a lot.
I had to drive 1 1/2 twice a week 1way, plus further for regattas..
But it was priceless!!!!!!.. My husband was supported and the kids knew..
It was mom's days off...
I am still waiting for the day I buy my trailer size so I can puttputt around..
untill then I will keep hitching a ride..
Good luck..

[nomadicnature]

Thank you to all you kind sailors out there. The words of encouragement and advice are certainly appreciated.

[Hesper]

Nomadic, there are many on this site who would be happy to help you get some on-the-water experience. It would help us to help you if we knew where you are (geographically). Are you still in California? LA, SF, somewhere else?

[nomadicnature]

I am currently living in Boynton Beach, Fl. There are no doubt opportunities in my area but not being part of the culture leaves me clueless as to how to access those.
Thanks again.

[sailingdog]

Nomadic—

Welcome to sailnet. I'd highly recommend you read the POST in my signature to help you get the most out of your time here. It has tips on searching sailnet, writing a good post, etc..

I'd also highly recommend you get a copy of David Seidman's The Complete Sailor. It is the book I generally refer all people who want to learn about sailing to, since it is well written, with good illustrations, and covers a very wide breadth of sailing history, theory, and techniques. About $16 at most major bookstores.

[captsuz]

Follow the wind and sails Nomadicnature...the eastern shore of FL is FULL of opportunities. Search for local clubs, rentals, races and even ramps, folks are ALWAYS looking for crew and ultimately get yourself a small sailboat and take the helm...you will not truly learn until you do.