I got my family into a local Yacht Club and have been very happy.
Their focus is on sailing and I have my 2 boys (10 and 15) in the youth sailing program. I bought a Sunfish ( a steal at $50 with a dolly and all in great shape) for my 15 year old. Still looking for a reasonable deal on an Opti, why are they all over $1000.
I have been able to get out some on the 170 and I need a lot more practice. The whole proper hand, line, tiller and turn while looking forward does not go so smooth.
Last night a storm came through and somehow lifted the boat and flipped it one its side with the trailer. Mast was in the road. Club members local to the club righted it before I could get there. To my surprise there was no damage aside from some scratches.
I have been using the Sunfish some. That is a fun little boat. Today I spent like 2 hours (probably 1.5 hours) practicing my tacks. While my youngest was tacking and gybing the Opti on their little course. Having the sunfish on a dolly and a quick ramp is real nice. Part of me is thinking sell the 170 and get some more sunfish.
Sunday should be nice so I hope to get out and sail the 170 more. Monday my wife is getting a lesson on how to sail the Sunfish, that should be interesting.
Their focus is on sailing and I have my 2 boys (10 and 15) in the youth sailing program. I bought a Sunfish ( a steal at $50 with a dolly and all in great shape) for my 15 year old. Still looking for a reasonable deal on an Opti, why are they all over $1000.
I have been able to get out some on the 170 and I need a lot more practice. The whole proper hand, line, tiller and turn while looking forward does not go so smooth.
Last night a storm came through and somehow lifted the boat and flipped it one its side with the trailer. Mast was in the road. Club members local to the club righted it before I could get there. To my surprise there was no damage aside from some scratches.
I have been using the Sunfish some. That is a fun little boat. Today I spent like 2 hours (probably 1.5 hours) practicing my tacks. While my youngest was tacking and gybing the Opti on their little course. Having the sunfish on a dolly and a quick ramp is real nice. Part of me is thinking sell the 170 and get some more sunfish.
Sunday should be nice so I hope to get out and sail the 170 more. Monday my wife is getting a lesson on how to sail the Sunfish, that should be interesting.