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Forum: Learning to Sail

12-08-2009

Replies: 7

How to move to the next level?

Views: 913

Posted By Shadrak

How to move to the next level?

OK, so I've earned my ASA 101, I've been practicing tacking up and down the coast on day sails, and it's fun, I love it.

But I want to feel confident in my skills, like I can handle many different...

Forum: Learning to Sail

06-11-2009

Replies: 7

Loved it!

Views: 619

Posted By Shadrak

Welcome to sailing, Mike! I'd say welcome to SN,...

Welcome to sailing, Mike! I'd say welcome to SN, but I see you joined a while ago. :)

I'm pretty much at the same stage: excited to go out there and start practicing what I've been reading about,...

Forum: Learning to Sail

06-11-2009

Replies: 53

Why reef at all...?

Views: 4,880

Posted By Shadrak

Daddy, when I read your posts I actually imagine...

Daddy, when I read your posts I actually imagine Michael Douglas speaking. :D

Forum: Learning to Sail

06-11-2009

Replies: 22

MOB in high winds without damaging jib?

Views: 1,940

Posted By Shadrak

Hey, let's remember this is the Learning to Sail...

Hey, let's remember this is the Learning to Sail forum. ;)

Forum: Learning to Sail

05-27-2009

Replies: 11

Made an idiot by the weather, once again...

Views: 1,299

Posted By Shadrak

I don't know your students, nolatom, but I'm...

I don't know your students, nolatom, but I'm gonna take a guess and say that they don't think you're an idiot because you were careful. I personally would be relieved to know my instructor is taking...

Forum: Other Destination

05-19-2009

Replies: 16

Avalon, CA (Catalina Island)

Views: 2,442

Posted By Shadrak

Thanks everybody for your reply. See, I knew you...

Thanks everybody for your reply. See, I knew you were out there, I guess we're just outnumbered by those East-Coasters and Pacific-Northwesters! ;)

Catalina is still a little far off on the...

Forum: Other Destination

05-14-2009

Replies: 16

Avalon, CA (Catalina Island)

Views: 2,442

Posted By Shadrak

Avalon, CA (Catalina Island)

Where are the Southern California sailors in this forum? I know other bodies of water are considered more "classic" in the US, but there is still much fun to be had down here! :)

I'm still a...

Forum: Learning to Sail

05-08-2009

Replies: 24

Best book for high beginner?

Views: 1,719

Posted By Shadrak

Post received and recommendation noted, Widgeon....

Post received and recommendation noted, Widgeon. Thanks for the input!

For those who are curious about this subject and find this thread after me, check out this sticky:
...

Forum: Learning to Sail

05-07-2009

Replies: 4

Weather forecast

Views: 491

Posted By Shadrak

Thanks a lot! That increases my list of favorite...

Thanks a lot! That increases my list of favorite websites by quite a bit! :)

I'm still learning to read the wind, so it'll probably be a while until I start worrying about tides and whatnot. ;)

Forum: Learning to Sail

05-06-2009

Replies: 4

Weather forecast

Views: 491

Posted By Shadrak

Weather forecast

What website/service do you use for a sailing forecast? Currently, my favorite is Weather and forecast information on WeatherBug.com (http://weather.weatherbug.com)

The hourly forecast option...

Forum: Learning to Sail

05-06-2009

Replies: 2

Club in Marina Del Rey

Views: 470

Posted By Shadrak

Club in Marina Del Rey

Does anyone recommend a sailing club in Marina Del Rey, CA? I'm new to sailing, inexperienced, but I'd like to join a club to get some experience daysailing in the area.

If you know of a good...

Forum: Crew Wanted

05-05-2009

Replies: 0

Inexperienced volunteer crew in LA area

Views: 409

Posted By Shadrak

Inexperienced volunteer crew in LA, CA area

That's Los Angeles, CA, USA

My experience consists of a UCLA basic sailing class on dinghies and an ASA 101 class on a 26' Endeavour. Some hours soloing on an Optimist when I was 13 probably count...

Forum: Learning to Sail

05-05-2009

Replies: 9

How do I keep an effective log?

Views: 958

Posted By Shadrak

Thanks, sailingdog and nolatom. Your answers have...

Thanks, sailingdog and nolatom. Your answers have left me with new questions!

What's the difference between a personal experience log and a ship log?

Considering that I'll only be sailing...

Forum: Learning to Sail

05-05-2009

Replies: 9

How do I keep an effective log?

Views: 958

Posted By Shadrak

How do I keep an effective log?

Is there a required format or logbook? What do I have to include to make each enrty count as on the water experience? Will charter companies accept most unofficial entries?

Forum: Learning to Sail

05-04-2009

Replies: 24

Best book for high beginner?

Views: 1,719

Posted By Shadrak

:laugher I can't help it, lb! It's something in...

:laugher I can't help it, lb! It's something in the water! :laugher

Forum: Learning to Sail

05-04-2009

Replies: 24

Best book for high beginner?

Views: 1,719

Posted By Shadrak

nk235, I was bitten by the bug! :D Can you see...

nk235, I was bitten by the bug! :D Can you see that my posts are about 3 minutes apart from each other? :) I'm currently reading a beautiful book by the Smithsonian Institute, simply called "Ship",...

Forum: Learning to Sail

05-04-2009

Replies: 24

Best book for high beginner?

Views: 1,719

Posted By Shadrak

I don't think I'll ever become a competitive...

I don't think I'll ever become a competitive racer, but I'd probably want to join some amateur races here and there just for fun. My main interest is cruising.

I'm in L.A., so I'd be going to...

Forum: Boat Review and Purchase Forum

05-04-2009

Replies: 1

Sailing clubs and adding a boat to a fleet

Views: 391

Posted By Shadrak

Sailing clubs and adding a boat to a fleet

I've read about sailing clubs on this forum, but I've seen advertisements of opportunities to buy a boat and add it to a fleet of charter boats. I heard some arguments against it, including the...

Forum: Learning to Sail

05-04-2009

Replies: 24

Best book for high beginner?

Views: 1,719

Posted By Shadrak

Thanks, John and Dog. Don't worry, I don't get...

Thanks, John and Dog. Don't worry, I don't get scared that easily. ;)

I've been seeing "The Complete Sailor" recommended by several people, I think I'll give it a try. Anyone else with suggestions?

Forum: Learning to Sail

05-04-2009

Replies: 24

Best book for high beginner?

Views: 1,719

Posted By Shadrak

Best book for high beginner?

Hi everyone, this is my first post on SailNet. I'm learning how to sail, took UCLA's Sailing I class and California Sailing Academy's level one class as well. What's the best book to have as your...

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