[xxxxxxxxxxxalphaMJL]

Hello from Florida. I started sailing a couple months ago. I got a sovereign 17 and have been doing some dingy sailing. Going to do some sunfish this weekend. Looking forward to chatting with everyone here!

 

[CatMan22]

Welcome to sailnet, this is a great place to learn about all things sailing related. Fair winds and let us know how you're doing.

 

[clip68]

Welcome to SailNet! There are a lot of great and knowledgeable folks around here.

 

[chrissailorman]

When you get comfortable on the sunfish try sailing it while standing up!..
Used to do that...it's a blast. You need a fresh breeze, 15 +.... I would shift my weight, put the port gunwale in the water and skim the water with the sail.....lots of fun...no tacking though until you sit down....:laugher. Miss that!
Chris

 

[chrissailorman]

BTW...haven't stopped sailing since...it all started with that Sunfish. Great boat!
Welcome to sailing!
Chris

 

[xxxxxxxxxxxalphaMJL]

Thanks everyone. We did about 7 miles on the sunfish on Saturday up in northern MN. Might try another go today with 10-15 knots forecast. And then back to FL. I've been tempted to get a sunfish for FL but I already have a small 17ft keelboat. I don't want to be a sailboat hoarder but it might be a fun one around the beaches!

 

[jcapo]

Welcome, 9 more to go.

 

[Dougfarrar]

alpha,
How is the sailing going? I'm in west Broward county and looking to learn to sail. Any tips o where to start?
I hear they have a club on North lake in Hollywood.
Do you have any tips?