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Schools/Instruction Learning to sail properly and efficiently is very important. This gives you confidence competence and knowledge. I have myself seen many cruisers out on the water passage making, who had no idea of sail trim, and could easily with sail adjustment have obtained at least a quarter of a knot more speed. The less time on the open ocean the safer you are. I do not recommend just learning from friends, who although well meaning are not trained to teach correctly. I do believe in wives and partners learning separately, as each person developes their own strengths and confidence that way and it makes for a more balanced partnership.and better ability individual assessments and decisions quickly if on watch alone. It is important to be as equal in as many areas as possible. Comes high on the ASA training list. San Francisco Bay offers a good variety of conditions in which to learn. Winds can be strong at times and give you good experience. Head honcho and top notch sailor John Connelly takes qualified students offshore for further experience in many parts of the world. This school also offers some of the best safety at sea training available. Tel 800-995-1668 / 415-331-8250 Pat Henry, author and circumnavigator, has created a great place to learn sailing in the winter in a warm, friendly enviroment. Tel 011-52-322-222-4119 (from US) / 01-52-322-222-4119 (in Mexico) Based in Friday Harbor, Washington, offers offshore passage instruction, training seminars and personal voyage consultation. Tel 360-378-6131 Steve and his wife Doris are extremely well known and respected as is their sailing school. There are several good locations to choose from. Tel 800-221-4326 On the East Coast is a good way for women to have fun and get good learning experiance with their peers. This is another school that is very highly thought of. Tel 800-342-9295 The next two are top of the line, where the skippers go to get the best training. Any sailor can attend. The courses, when passed, are internationally recognised. Well worth going if you have the time. Tel +44 (0)23 80457733 The United Kingdom Sailing Academy, a residential sailing academy, located in historic Cowes on the Isle of Wight in England, is well worth attending. Tel +44 (0) 1983 294941 Marine Surveyors A good survey is one of the most important parts of buying a boat. You should never consider purchasing without a survey. These surveyors are recommended for their very thorough and detailed surveys. All are willing to travel. A good survey can save you a lot of money and heartache by finding any problems and work that needs to be addressed. Many times these are things that are not apparent to the untrained eye. US & CANADA 1001 Bridgeway #137 Sausalito, CA 94965 Tel 415-505-3494 SAMS members Wedlock, Stone & (Francois) Ramsay bring a level headed, calm, and practical approach to the survey of vessels and client relationships. 565B Sixth Avenue Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Tel 831-475-4468 World Wide Marine Surveys 351 Embarcadero Oakland, CA 94606-5115 Tel 510-465-2527 Marine Surveyor Yacht Designer and Consultant 712 SE 5th Court Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 Tel 954-763-8276 Associated Marine Surveyors, Ltd. 19 East 33 Avenue Vancouver BC V5V 2Z3 CANADA Tel/Fax 604-879-1069 UK & EUROPE Tel +44 (0)1202 718440 The Roundhouse 1 St. John's Street Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1EB Tel +44 (0)1394 383222 CARIBBEAN Caribbean Marine Surveyors P.O. Box 281, Road Town, Tortola, BVI Tel 284-494-2091 Tel 284-494-2071 Wind Vanes The design of your stern has a lot to say about the vane that you choose. Several are on the market; most are tried and true. Those mentioned here are strong units which have been tried by serious cruisers. Authors Designers Clubs |
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