New and just wanted to say hello

[Troy Goreski]

I am new to the forum and new as in brand spanking new to sailing so I will be asking lots of questions (some probably stupid). I just bought my first boat, a 1980 27' Hunter. Am actually driving to British Columbia on Sat. to see her for the first time and pay for her. She is in a fresh water lake with ocean access (Harrison lake) and I am just so excited. I have to find someone to get sailing lessons but that's a bit hard in Alberta where I live. Any way, just wanted to say hello.

 

[py26129]

I am new to the forum and new as in brand spanking new to sailing so I will be asking lots of questions (some probably stupid). I just bought my first boat, a 1980 27' Hunter. Am actually driving to British Columbia on Sat. to see her for the first time and pay for her. She is in a fresh water lake with ocean access (Harrison lake) and I am just so excited. I have to find someone to get sailing lessons but that's a bit hard in Alberta where I live. Any way, just wanted to say hello.

Hello and welcome aboard. Both to tis grat forum and the sailing obsession.

Matt

 

[Scott B]

Troy, welcome to the forum. No such thing as a stupid question. We all have to learn this stuff sometime, we're not born with all the knowledge

 

[Ron-Anne]

My favorite teacher once told me, "the only stupid question is the one not asked" welcome to sailing and fair and following winds.
Ron

 

[Rick D]

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I am new to the forum and new as in brand spanking new to sailing so I will be asking lots of questions (some probably stupid). I just bought my first boat, a 1980 27' Hunter. Am actually driving to British Columbia on Sat. to see her for the first time and pay for her. She is in a fresh water lake with ocean access (Harrison lake) and I am just so excited. I have to find someone to get sailing lessons but that's a bit hard in Alberta where I live. Any way, just wanted to say hello.

If you are going to keep her there, check to see if there is a yacht or boating club. That's a great place to pick up both sailing and maintenance instruction. Have fun and keep us up to date on your progress.

 

[Mikem]

Welcome aboard, Troy. If you ever get down to the Puget Sound area give us a shout.

Mike
HAPS (Hunter Association of Puget Sound) Fleet co-captain 2013

 

[Troy Goreski]

Thankyou very much for the welcome everyone, and thankyou Mike for the invite. When I get sea worthy I just may take you up on it. Cheers everyone.

 

[Crazy Dave Condon]

Troy;

I just finished restoring a 1983 Hunter 27 for the Boy Scouts. If you need any help, just let me know at davecondon@mindspring.com. The engine is a 7.8 hp 1 gm Yanmar engine for reference when ordering parts for servicing the engine.

crazy dave condon

 

[YVRguy]

Welcome, Troy, from another sailing newbie. You'll find everyone here to be incredibly helpful. All the best with your new girlfriend

 

[Mikem]

Troy, HAPS has a dedicated forum on this site. Click directly on forums and scroll all the way down and then click on HAPS. You will see our rendezvous schedule for the year and other info.

Again congratulations and welcome.

Do not ignore the note from Dave Condon, a tremendous resource.. He has been very helpful to me.

 

[Scott B]

Troy, check for a user on Sailnet.com by the name of jackdale. He is a CYA instructor from Calgary. He could probably help you out with lessons or point you in the right direction.

 

[PrincessoftheLake]

My favorite teacher once told me, "the only stupid question is the one not asked" welcome to sailing and fair and following winds.
Ron

I disagree. There are stupid questions. I know because I have asked them.