Sailing experience wanted

   I thought this may be the best place to find someone who would allow me to sail with them to gain some experience of coastal sailing in a 30ft + yacht.

I know it,s a long shot but I'm sure someone out there can remember learning the ropes and how invaluable hands on experience is.

I am 53 and have had 20 odd motor boats over the years but now I a sailing boat. I live in Hertford but can travel to Essex, Kent or the South coast.

I am going to take some courses but I just want to get some experience first so If you feel you can give me the chance to experience sailing on your yacht I would very much appreciate offer.

Please PM me regards Lee 

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Maverick101 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Newbie Joined: 27 Jun 19 Location: Hertford Online Status: Offline Posts: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote Maverick101 Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Sailing experience wanted Posted: 27 Jun 19 at 5:28pm
	I thought this may be the best place to find someone who would allow me to sail with them to gain some experience of coastal sailing in a 30ft + yacht. I know it,s a long shot but I'm sure someone out there can remember learning the ropes and how invaluable hands on experience is. I am 53 and have had 20 odd motor boats over the years but now I a sailing boat. I live in Hertford but can travel to Essex, Kent or the South coast. I am going to take some courses but I just want to get some experience first so If you feel you can give me the chance to experience sailing on your yacht I would very much appreciate offer. Please PM me regards Lee

MerlinMags Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Admin Group Joined: 19 Mar 04 Location: UK, Guildford Online Status: Offline Posts: 581	Post Options Post Reply Quote MerlinMags Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 27 Jun 19 at 5:37pm
	Are you after racing or cruising experience? There are clubs for both types, and some can provide a sort of match-making service. Have a look for your nearest one if you haven't tried this already.

Maverick101 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Newbie Joined: 27 Jun 19 Location: Hertford Online Status: Offline Posts: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote Maverick101 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 27 Jun 19 at 5:46pm
	This is just for fun not for racing, I am going to visit some Essex clubs at the weekend, thanks for your reply

MerlinMags Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Admin Group Joined: 19 Mar 04 Location: UK, Guildford Online Status: Offline Posts: 581	Post Options Post Reply Quote MerlinMags Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 28 Jun 19 at 6:25am
	The cruising clubs often have no premesis, but meet in a pub or village hall, so they can socialise and occasionally run workshops or have a speaker give a talk. But their main function is to bring crews and helms together!

Maverick101 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Newbie Joined: 27 Jun 19 Location: Hertford Online Status: Offline Posts: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote Maverick101 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 28 Jun 19 at 9:14am
	Yes hopefully I shall join a suitable club over the weekend