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Take me to your leader...

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tecwmn

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I feel like a green newbie alien that has just landed on another planet... :confused:

To this point I have sailed four times, two times for my Basic Keelboat class, once at strictly sail on a J80 with someone else driving, and once on a very rough charter around the Farallones on the Derek M. Baylis. I grew up boating in Chicago, but only discovered my love for sailing last year. In January I moved to Alameda to make it easier to immerse myself in a conducive environment to grow my skillset. Since I don't have anyone to sail with regularly and I enjoy my own company, this is a really attractive option.

However, I am not sure where to begin to really get involved in singlehanded sailing. Are there classes specific to this?

Thanks in advance for any advice!

Barbi
 
Welcome Barbi,

"Take me to your leader" isn't a bad plan since Jim Quanci, SSS Commodore, is pretty good about getting those newer to the sport out on his Cal 40 for a sail. An ongoing training environment would be more useful though, based on what you've written. I keep hearing good things about this group and it's there in Alameda:

http://www.iyc.org/wp/wss/2013-wss-class-descriptions/

Nancy Hird is in charge - see the officers' page for contact info.

For the singlehanded part, having basic sailing knowledge and skills down pat is important, since you have to do everything yourself. Then having a manageable-sized boat comes next (or the use of one). From there it can become a lifelong "learning curve" of safety and equipment issues, racing rules, etc. intertwined with good friendships and a variety of opportunities to sail on various boats near and far.

Anyone else have ideas for how Barbi can get involved?
 
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Hi Barbi, welcome! There were three single-handed women sailors racing this past Saturday. We even had our own start. Jackie and I are also signed up for the Corinthian race at the end of the month. There's plenty of support out there and it won't take you long to find out. Everyone has been really supportive since I just got into this a few months ago. Just let me know if I can be of any help.

By the way, the Baylis is a seriously cool vessel. I was on it for a research trip to the Farallones a couple of years ago.

Cheers,

Carliane
s/v Kynntana
 
That is great to hear Carliane! I am looking forward to becoming a part of the sailing community. Yes, the Baylis was lovely and the crew was amazing.
 
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