Personal Sailing Instruction

[Eric]

I've aquired a salvage boat that I've reworked from stem to stern...Just one major hurdle to cross. I have no idea how to sail her! Having been in the Navy doesn't qualify! I've taken a Basic Sailing Theory class to the tune of $200.00 but learned very little. Got a nice mimeographed three ring binder though! I've read several books on the subject, so I can talk the talk, but can't skipper the boat. Does anyone know of a personal sailing instructor on Lake Lanier in Georgia who could get my knowledge level to the point that I wouldn't be a danger to others or myself? I've tried a group sailing school, but too little time on the water and too many on the crew. My newly overhauled 1977 C-27 has new life breathed into her but no one to sail her.....Please help if you can.

 

[thedarc]

Some links for you

Here's some links to places that provide sailing instruction on the lake. Lanier says that they provide private instruction but I'm not sure about costs or anything. I taught myself in a little 8 foot dingy, sometimes learning the basics in a dingy can be a good way to start.Good luck, it'll be worth it!Lanier Sailing Academy, www.laniersail.com, (770) 945-8810 or (800) 684-WIND Lord Nelson Charters, www.lordnelsoncharters.com, (770) 271-1888; Windsong Sailing School, www.wingsongsail.com, (770) 931-9151.

 

[Jack2438]

little wind

If you don't get a pro to teach you I would suggest reading, you can get books and dvd's from the public library. If you comfortable motoring the boat and you know the basics take her to a wide part of the lake and raise a sail in light wind. With a basic knowledge and an eye on the weather and the other eye on the boom you will be fine.I started in the 70's as a foolish teenager with my friend and his parents 32 foot Pearson. We would cut class and go to the marina. We didn't have a key and couldn't get inside the cabin but we could sail to and from the mooring and had a ball. As I understand it the parents still sail the same boat to this day. enjoy your new adventure. Jack

 

[David H]

Another link

Perhaps you can find some one to go out with a few times, I learned the basics from a friend and then took a class.

 

[Mike]

C27

I also stepped up to a 1977 C27 from a little day sailer which I did not have too much time or any formal instruction, so you're way up on me. It is a very steady boat and easy to sail. A little weather helm, but an easy boat to handle. I really enjoy mine and feel very comfortable with it after a few runs. All the above suggestions should work. I have the great lakes to work in, so I have alot of room to work in. Good luck and enjoy.

 

[Bob]

Lake Lanier

Eric,Congrads on the C-27. Where are you docked? I would consider the Barefoot Sailing Club (out of Aqualand) where they would help through their membership to get you out on the Lake with sailing direction. Barefoot has a huge membership of which many although sailors do not own boats. They prefer to sail with others and as such I would think would be more then anxious to help a new boater to the sport. A nice symbiotic relationship so to speak! They do have a website. Windsong Sailing Academy is another option, but you will have to pay $$$ for the class and open water work in a samller vessel. You will provide top notch training and you might be able to work out something with them using your boat. Their are several other clubs (Southern Sailing Club, Lanier Sailing Academy, etc) that can be found on the Lake Lanier websites. When someone yells out, "hey I have this really cool Catalina 27 I just reburbished and I need someone to show me how to sail her" on Lake Lanier, many will beat down a path to your door. Its just how to get the message out right!! If all else failsDrop me a lineBobCatalina 30(Sunrise Cove - Lake Lanier)