Hello all!
I am a returning sailor after a 19 year drydock. I have become the owner of a unloved snipe. I am planning on sailing her to get comfortable again and then move on to something bigger. The boat needs some tlc and knee replacement, as well as all her running rigging needs to be replaced or freshened up.
At first glance the boat seemed really complicated. After reading some advice given here to another new snipe owner, I laid out all the parts and studied them. Many things became clear, however I am going to need some advice and help along the way getting it to be a sailing trainer, not a racing competitor.
My port of call is Georgetown DE. My sailing venues will be the many bays, sheltered and not along the Delmarva Penninsula. If there are any snipe sailors on the eastern shore, I would like to connect with you. Also any former or current snipe owners on the board willing to help me along.
My previous sailing experience is in order: sailfish, sunfish, hobie 16, all wood penguin. Thanx in advance for any and all help and guidance.
Eric
I am a returning sailor after a 19 year drydock. I have become the owner of a unloved snipe. I am planning on sailing her to get comfortable again and then move on to something bigger. The boat needs some tlc and knee replacement, as well as all her running rigging needs to be replaced or freshened up.
At first glance the boat seemed really complicated. After reading some advice given here to another new snipe owner, I laid out all the parts and studied them. Many things became clear, however I am going to need some advice and help along the way getting it to be a sailing trainer, not a racing competitor.
My port of call is Georgetown DE. My sailing venues will be the many bays, sheltered and not along the Delmarva Penninsula. If there are any snipe sailors on the eastern shore, I would like to connect with you. Also any former or current snipe owners on the board willing to help me along.
My previous sailing experience is in order: sailfish, sunfish, hobie 16, all wood penguin. Thanx in advance for any and all help and guidance.
Eric