[barelyfloats]

I'm interested in learning to sail, but suspect I may be too heavy at present (23.5 stone/6'1"/male). I'm not completely sedentary but still pretty unfit. Not a bad swimmer, though.

I'm in the process of losing weight (I maxed out at 27st), but it's not a quick process. I have a number of landmarks ahead of me - scuba diving at 20st, 18st for race car driving, 15st for parachute jumps. Where does sailing lie?

Any advice appreciated!

Blue, my dad is about 5'11" and weighs about 300lbs. That doesn't seem to slow him down or bother him a bit on sailboats. Granted, he's definitely in the leisure class just out to relax and have fun. I'm sure the type of sailing you want to do and boat choice are important, but overall I say get out there and have a great time!