Because it's been since the 90s since I've sailed regularly and the last time I sailed at all was 15 years ago. Back then, it was just me, self taught, and being in my 20s back then, I didn't have much regard for whether things were dangerous or stupid. I just did them. Now I have a wife to think about and I feel a whole lot less invincible. Back then it didn't even cross my mind to be prepared for something as simple as what to do if someone went overboard.
I've been riding motorcycle since I was 16. A motorcycle was my only form of transportation for most of my 20s. I still ride, but last year I decided to take a couple motorcycle riding and safety classes. Did I need the classes? Probably not, but I'm glad I took them. It broke me of a couple bad habits I had while riding.
So,
1) to refresh my sailing knowledge
2) to break any bad habits I might have from being self taught
3) I've never been very good at docking
4) I think it'll be a fun thing to do with my wife.
I've been riding motorcycle since I was 16. A motorcycle was my only form of transportation for most of my 20s. I still ride, but last year I decided to take a couple motorcycle riding and safety classes. Did I need the classes? Probably not, but I'm glad I took them. It broke me of a couple bad habits I had while riding.
So,
1) to refresh my sailing knowledge
2) to break any bad habits I might have from being self taught
3) I've never been very good at docking
4) I think it'll be a fun thing to do with my wife.