Sailing Schools In Tampa Bay

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Rick

Rick

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Oct 5, 2004
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Hunter 420 Passage San Diego
I just bought a H22 and have never sailed a monohull, just a few sails on a Hobie. I've been thinking of a sailing school to get things right from the start. Anyone here suggest a good sailing school In the Tampa Bay area? I've seen several listings online but I would like input from someone that has gone to a local sailing school. Thanks, Rick
 
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rsqare

sailing school

I only had expierence with a sunfish when we bought our 22. It is a very easy boat to sail. Just be careful as does not seem to like winds much above 15. Sailed ours once in 35+ gusts, don't care to again, it was heeling about 30 degrees. Although it is a way to go, St Augustine SAiling has some of the most reasonable rates for ASA classes. Thought about taking them. Good Luck.
 
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Andy

Annapolis Sailing School

Many many moons ago my wife and I went to Annapolis Sailing School in St. Pete. It was run out of a Marriott Hotel as I recall, right on the bay close to the BIG bridge. I guess they are still there. Net search? As I recall, three out of the four skippers that taught us were good. The last guy just lacked some "people skills".
 
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Steve Gully H22

Reef early

I was out Saturday and the wind was pretty strong. The small lake was all white caps with gusts around 25-30. I had only my main double reefed and was moving around 5.5 by the GPS. I put up the 110 and was doing 7.5 downwind with the waves. (I also have a 155 for light air and a asemetrical spiniker). I usually start thinking of reefing if the wind is above 10. I love my H22 because of the cabin size. Reef early and you'll have no problems.
 
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