Is this too much boat for a beginner? I have 0 hours sailing experience but will be enrolled in Annapolis Sailing School next month - I'm looking at purchasing a starter boat<4k but would like the option of overnights. Should I go smaller and upgrade? What boats did current C22 owners start on? Anybody have any dealing with the school? thanks
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Jason
C22 starter boat
Rich, I attended the Annapolis sailing school several years ago and was quite pleased with the professionalism and level of instruction for their beginner course. I belive you will not be disapointed. As for your question "is the C22 too much boat for a beginner". It is my opinion that that it is not. I think you will be very happy with your choice. The C22 is an excellent first boat as well as the only boat you will ever own! good luck to you Jason
Rich, I attended the Annapolis sailing school several years ago and was quite pleased with the professionalism and level of instruction for their beginner course. I belive you will not be disapointed. As for your question "is the C22 too much boat for a beginner". It is my opinion that that it is not. I think you will be very happy with your choice. The C22 is an excellent first boat as well as the only boat you will ever own! good luck to you Jason
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Doug
Prefect Fit
My first boat was an O'Day 22 with a fixed keel. The C22 should be a better sailer with its swing keel. I think it was the perfect size for becoming accustomed to owning a sailboat. Mine was kept in a slip which made it convenient for spur-of-the-moment outings. The cockpit is large enough for four people and the cabin is adequate for a cozy couple to share a weekend. Everything you learn on a 22 is applicable to a larger boat. If you take guests out, when the boat gets "tippy and splashy," the perceived security is greater than a smaller day sailer. I also believe that the think that the things you learn on a pocket cruiser make you a g=better sailor on something larger.
My first boat was an O'Day 22 with a fixed keel. The C22 should be a better sailer with its swing keel. I think it was the perfect size for becoming accustomed to owning a sailboat. Mine was kept in a slip which made it convenient for spur-of-the-moment outings. The cockpit is large enough for four people and the cabin is adequate for a cozy couple to share a weekend. Everything you learn on a 22 is applicable to a larger boat. If you take guests out, when the boat gets "tippy and splashy," the perceived security is greater than a smaller day sailer. I also believe that the think that the things you learn on a pocket cruiser make you a g=better sailor on something larger.
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LaDonna Bubak - Catalina Owners
The PERFECT beginner boat!
Great choice! That is a really good size range for any brand of boat but Catalinas have the added advantage of being extremely popular, so parts and help are easily & readily available. One word of caution: Don't rush into anything. Take a few of the classes, maybe rent a boat or two to get a feel and look around to figure out exactly what you want in a boat. Talk to your instructors & get their opinions on what kind of gear should come with your new boat. Keep an eye out at local marinas & in the paper for "deals." Good luck! LaDonna
Great choice! That is a really good size range for any brand of boat but Catalinas have the added advantage of being extremely popular, so parts and help are easily & readily available. One word of caution: Don't rush into anything. Take a few of the classes, maybe rent a boat or two to get a feel and look around to figure out exactly what you want in a boat. Talk to your instructors & get their opinions on what kind of gear should come with your new boat. Keep an eye out at local marinas & in the paper for "deals." Good luck! LaDonna
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Jay Beery
Rich, I just purchased a ' 77 C22 and I consider it my first real sailboat. But I have been sailing smaller boats ( El Toro, Sunfish & Hobi Cats to 16 ft ) for over 30 years. To me it's a lot more boat than I'm used to. However, if I started out at this size(22ft), it would seem normal to me to have an outboard engine and a lot more weight below the waterline. Don't be intimidated by the lenght of the boat! Learn to sail and buy the boat that best suits your situation. I wish I had bought a C25 if only for the extra room for the head. Wife ya know! Good Luck, Jay Beery
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Eric
Good Choice
My friend recently purchased a late 70's C22 for $3000. With little experience between us we launched and sailed in Buzzards Bay. The boat trailered easily on a V6 truck, was simple to rig, and we handled it with ease in light 15/20 knot winds. A helper is a bonus if it's your first boat, but an experienced sailor could handle this size craft with one hand.
My friend recently purchased a late 70's C22 for $3000. With little experience between us we launched and sailed in Buzzards Bay. The boat trailered easily on a V6 truck, was simple to rig, and we handled it with ease in light 15/20 knot winds. A helper is a bonus if it's your first boat, but an experienced sailor could handle this size craft with one hand.
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Jack Cleary
First Boat C22
The C22 is a great choice and the Annapolis Sailing School is also a good start. I bought my first boat, a C22, this spring! I also attended Annapolis Sailing School beginner weekend course. The course gave me all the basics of handling a sloop with many "man overboard" drills!!! We went through all sorts of different situations and it really prepared me for sailing. I then went (and over the last 2 years) and rented boats from Annapolis Sailing School (Rainbow 21) and from a sailboat rental site on the Potomac (flying scot 19'). This got me very comfortable with my own capabilities. I highly recommend that you buy a sailing book as a reference guide as the schools can only teach you so much and you can forget 1/2 of it between your sailing trips!! Anyway, last fall, I began my search in the Annapolis area. You will find that there isn't a broker around who wants to help you for the price you want to pay - it just isn't worth their time when they can sell a bigger boat for more money. You will therefore be dealing with owners. Owners seem to sell their boats in three major places: boatyards, newspapers, and the internet. I looked at 5 C22's before I picked my '88 wing keel. Unfortunately I had to go all the way up to Massachusetts to get it, but it is worth the trip. I disagree with some of the postings as I think trailering a pocket cruiser like the C22 is a pain ... raising the mast properly takes at least 2 strong people and each time you chance putting a chink in the rigging. One last thing (and this note is probably longer than they allow!), get a roller furling ... very very very helpful to the beginner sailer and simplifies soooo much and makes single handing a breeze! John Cleary johngcleary2000@aol.com
The C22 is a great choice and the Annapolis Sailing School is also a good start. I bought my first boat, a C22, this spring! I also attended Annapolis Sailing School beginner weekend course. The course gave me all the basics of handling a sloop with many "man overboard" drills!!! We went through all sorts of different situations and it really prepared me for sailing. I then went (and over the last 2 years) and rented boats from Annapolis Sailing School (Rainbow 21) and from a sailboat rental site on the Potomac (flying scot 19'). This got me very comfortable with my own capabilities. I highly recommend that you buy a sailing book as a reference guide as the schools can only teach you so much and you can forget 1/2 of it between your sailing trips!! Anyway, last fall, I began my search in the Annapolis area. You will find that there isn't a broker around who wants to help you for the price you want to pay - it just isn't worth their time when they can sell a bigger boat for more money. You will therefore be dealing with owners. Owners seem to sell their boats in three major places: boatyards, newspapers, and the internet. I looked at 5 C22's before I picked my '88 wing keel. Unfortunately I had to go all the way up to Massachusetts to get it, but it is worth the trip. I disagree with some of the postings as I think trailering a pocket cruiser like the C22 is a pain ... raising the mast properly takes at least 2 strong people and each time you chance putting a chink in the rigging. One last thing (and this note is probably longer than they allow!), get a roller furling ... very very very helpful to the beginner sailer and simplifies soooo much and makes single handing a breeze! John Cleary johngcleary2000@aol.com
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