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Apr 2, 2013
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Catalina 22 Annapolis
I would like to learn to sail. I would like to connect with someone in the Annapolis area so I may learn the ropes. I do have a Catalina 22 that I would like to get into shape for sailing. It is on a trailer. The sails and hull are good. I need to start somewhere. Can anyone point me in a direction?
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Nov 7, 2012
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1978 Catalina 30 Wilbur-by-the-Sea
I would like to learn to sail. I would like to connect with someone in the Annapolis area so I may learn the ropes. I do have a Catalina 22 that I would like to get into shape for sailing. It is on a trailer. The sails and hull are good. I need to start somewhere. Can anyone point me in a direction?
Thanks
Direction, well take it to the nearest boat ramp and have at it.

I just started sailing in November. What I did was read a book, took a 2 hour introduction to sailing class and bought a boat. Started with day sails in light wind and I am now up to overnights with a reefed main in heavy chop and air.

Read a lot, know your limits and understand you will make mistakes and learn from them. Think safety, buy good gear. Go sailing.
 

Joe

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Jun 1, 2004
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Catalina 27 Mission Bay, San Diego
Annapolis is perhaps the most active competitive sailing community in America. I am willing to wager that every Jr college or community recreation association in the area has a sailing program.... Take advantage of your resources...... sure you can read "sailing for dummies" and throw your boat in the water and blindly venture out with one hand on the tiller and the book in the other...... but ....why?

If I were you, my first google search would be "sailing programs in the Annapolis area" .... sign up for one of the classes... learn to sail a dinghy and you'll meet some cool people....

Second search would be for the local Catalina 22 fleet... you need someone to show you how to set up the boat.... that connection will perhaps lead to a sailing buddy..
 
May 23, 2007
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Catalina Capri 22 Albany, Oregon
+1 Joe's comment.

Maybe introduce yourself on the Catalina 22 forum here and ask if there's anyone in the Annapolis area who can help you set the boat up the first time.
 
Apr 2, 2013
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Catalina 22 Annapolis
Thank you all for your help. I am usually jump right into stuff, but as I age, I get more careful. I think I will look for a local group that I can join to learn.
 
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