[phboujon]

Hi All,

My girlfriend and I wants to buy a boat within 3 years, and take a 1 year sabbatical to cruise in the Pacific.

I am looking for a good sailing school that could teach her sailing up to offshore passage making skills.

We are living close to Marina Del Rey, but I am open to hear suggestions in the greater LA area. If you know of a school that you would recommend, I'd love to hear it. I found all the schools that exist around and have my preferences, but I want to hear first hand the experience of people (especially women) who have taken courses and would recommend a particular school.

If you prefer to IM/email me directly, that is fine.

I very much appreciate any help. A good school can make all the difference for her to continue to be excited to go.

Thanks
Philippe

 

[Senorjacob]

Hey there,
I came across this post of yours and then looked at your subsequent postings on this forum. Looks like you are living your dream. Nice!

I was wondering what sailing school you ended up going to in LA. I'm in Venice and am trying to decide which of the ASA schools to go to. I sailed in High School and now i'm in my late 30s, working hard at my career, and now thinking about re-entering the sailing world. I know enough to get me into trouble so I'd like to start fresh and get certified.

I'd love to hear about your experience.
Thanks.
=Jake

 

[WDS123]

Jake,

If you sailed in High School and live in Venice than zero need to take any paid sailing lessons. Buy yourself an old Lido14 for a few grand and join the Lido fleet in Marina Del Rey ( aka Fleet 2) - you will quickly get very competent, plus meet some very helpful and friendly sailors.

send the class president a note ( Steve Potter ) who happens to be a MDR Lido sailor. Tell him you sailed in high school and want to get back into it. His email will be on class website below:

Lido14.com