first boat

I have zero experience with boats and I am desperate to learn sailing. My future plans involve sailing abroad. I was originally looking at very small sailboats to learn on, but read a few times that these boats are just as easy to handle. Would anyone be willing to advise...

I've recently caught the sailing bug a few weeks ago since going sailing with my friend up on Lake Erie. We spent 2 days/nights on the boat, and it was awesome! It wasn't my first time sailing with him, but spending so much time on the boat made me want to learn how to sail on my own and get my...

Hello all, My name is William and I am new to this site but have found it helpful thus far. Wondering if any one may have input on certain areas I need to check and work on with a Hunter 27 I may own soon. I recently came into negotiations for a Hunter 27 which was made in 77, I think. It...

Hello, I am looking for a first boat for a small family that will likely often be sailed single handed. I have found both a 2000 30' mkIII and a 2000 310. I have yet to walk the mkIII as it isn't local, but it has some added options that I like. Can someone please share thoughts on one vs the...