I am just beginning to research sailing with my wife. I have sailed with several friends in the past and have always wanted to learn. There are classes offered locally by a club who races dinghy's (sp?) and two other clubs that offer Basic Keelboating classes. I ultimately want to learn how to sail a boat that is around 30+ feet, but am unsure exactly where to start. Is the Basic Keelboating class the way to go? Is the certification that is included (by the ASA I believe) required? Something I need?
I would also like to know how much one should sail/practice/take lessons before buying a boat. I have a family of four with twin 11-year old daughters. I would like to have the family involved and start sailing on the
Columbia and then.....who knows.
Any help would be grand.
jim
I would also like to know how much one should sail/practice/take lessons before buying a boat. I have a family of four with twin 11-year old daughters. I would like to have the family involved and start sailing on the
Columbia and then.....who knows.
Any help would be grand.
jim