to buy or not to buy
Hi Melinda; Depending on how much the kids might be around to help you learn to sail, I would encourage you to take your time about buying a boat. You might want to hook up with some locals to start, and see if you really like sailing, and develop a sense of confidence. I say this in part because I have a friend who bought an ODay 25 several years ago, and even after taking lessons with someone specifically focused on teaching women to sail, my friend still hesitates to go out alone. That combined with parenting and work has her looking to sell the boat and get something smaller in another year or two. So, give some thought to what you want in a boat; something small you can tow from lake to bay etc. behind the family car, something big enough to cruise on that will stay on a mooring or in a slip or what? Daysailer folks seem very enthusiastic about their ODays, and I enjoy my 23 foot Tempest too. Whatever you decide, I hope you enjoy sailing as much as I do. Have fun with the choosing as well as the boating.
