I've only posted questions a couple of times, but I lurk on a fairly regular basis. My husband of 4.5 years shared a formerly undisclosed passion for sailing that led to sailing lessons two years ago and the purchase of a Beneteau 352 last year. Life's little surprises. We are currently based in the frozen wasteland known as Michigan.
So I've completed (and passed) ASA 101 and 103. I've attended Strictly Sail Chicago, the Midwest Women's Sailing conference and read a variety of sailing books - how to and real life stories.
I know that I need a lot more "on the water" hands-on experience...and I want to learn and am willing to do/try anything that has to do with the boat. So here's my question - at my age (55), will sailing ever become more intuitive and instinctive? At this point, I have to think about everything and sailing the boat still seems so process-oriented. It still doesn't seem like I've become "one with the boat" like our ASA captain said would eventually happen.
Is it just a matter of time and experience?
So I've completed (and passed) ASA 101 and 103. I've attended Strictly Sail Chicago, the Midwest Women's Sailing conference and read a variety of sailing books - how to and real life stories.
I know that I need a lot more "on the water" hands-on experience...and I want to learn and am willing to do/try anything that has to do with the boat. So here's my question - at my age (55), will sailing ever become more intuitive and instinctive? At this point, I have to think about everything and sailing the boat still seems so process-oriented. It still doesn't seem like I've become "one with the boat" like our ASA captain said would eventually happen.
Is it just a matter of time and experience?