We were brought into the sailing world by Lady K. We went sailing and were hooked. We got our own sailboat a 1976 Pearson 26 and we got it free. Thank you Lady K for introducing us to this amazing world.
My problem is money but sailing saved my life I'm a recovering addict owning my own boat and exploring got me clean I'm between boats RN but I'm saving for something a lil bigger and better shape
Well when you said (pull the trigger). Here’s my story , I’m 56 years old. I’ve wanted a sailboat since I was 10. I truly never believed it was a reachable goal. What made me pull the trigger . My wife, She said. What exactly are you waiting for and what would you give to do this? I never owned a sailboat. It was only a dream, I bought a 37c. Love your vids
And I meant unreachable. , and I left out an important part. , when she said. What are You willing to give. My answer was. I would give all I have to have a big sailboat
Nice job to your wife for supporting your dream! This sounds similar to our story. My husband has always felt more alive in the water but never owned a sailboat. He’s 51 and I finally said I want this, too! Let’s do it. He’s gone to sailing school, started as crew on a weekly race, we take out a friends boat occasionally and we will be buying a boat when he retires in two years. I’m not sure which of us is more excited.
@@wanderingmirecat4333 please please please. Hire a reputable professional surveyor. It is extremely easy to purchase a boat that has hidden damage that even the owner does not realize is present. It is also very easy to find FREE OR CHEEP BOATS that are very repairable for the average Joe. Good used boats that require little work for cheep are available. The difference is knowing for sure what you have.
I started sailing almost 40 years ago in an 8' Snark Styrofoam boat and moved up to a Sunfish of my own. Eventually, my Uncle who taught me how to sail bought a 34' Hunter that I spent many weekends on in the Chesapeake. Now, after my home being for sale for a year and a half, I have a buyer in contract. I'm selling off all my "crap" except tools, fishing equipment, clothes and galley essentials and buying a 36' Watkins center cockpit of my very own. I am so stoked right now that the dream I've had since I was younger is finally coming true. There are many reasons why it took me so long, but I also needed a kick in the rear end. This channel and so many others that I'm subscribed to, gave me that kick in the rear with all of the excellent content. Thank you.
My path was during my PhD program, a professor needed someone to crew for him on his Catalina 22, offered to teach me to sail if I was interested. I did that for three summers. Fast forward 30 years. I decided I wanted to get back into it, so took ASA 101 (Basic Keelboat) from Seattle Sailing Club. The following summer, I took ASA 103/104. The following summer, I signed on with John Kretschmer for a 1400 mile passage from St. Thomas to Annapolis. All this time, I've followed various TH-cam channels that seemed to advance me toward my goals. And, I read everything I can get my hands on about sailing - travelogues (e.g., Slocum, Moitessier, John's books, etc.,) technical material (e.g., "This Old Boat," "Annapolis Book of Seamanship," "The Complete Book of Sailing," etc.,) and fiction set in sailing contexts. So now, I'm looking for a boat at the age of 64 (but in excellent health.) And that's one of the reasons I really like this channel - so many boats, so much great advice.
My brother-in-law got his start on larger boats by putting a note card on the bulletin board at the local marina. Will crew for training. He ended up on a Alberg 28?. That is where he stayed. Him and the owner had some great sails on the Chesapeake.
Brilliant - thank you. I'm about to join a UK yacht club; aiming to crew but starting by offering to look at various electrical issues on boats. Since I am a qualified electrician, this give me a way in, a useful skill to offer and a chance to crew and learn. A win-win.
FYI sailboats run DC bro.. its a different beast,.. but at least you'll know how to strip a wire and understand watts law. i think electricians call it "low voltage guys" honestly though, i would say anything your willing to do is a way in. just wanting to do it is enough.. lol.. just saying.. and be ready to learn some new electrical tricks.. you maybe an AC high voltage guy, but marine electrical in general is big change.
Great vid! My story is that I have sailed on boats as large as a 102’ Hermaphrodite Brig and as small as a Sunfish. My parents owned a Pearson 34 then a 38. My experience however ended over 35 years ago and now at 64 I’m dreaming of getting wet again. For what it’s worth the only boats I have personally owned are canoes and my current boat a 14’ open utility boat with a 25hp outboard. These videos have been a terrific source of information. Right now I’m watching C List and am encouraged by the number of 25 footers ( that’s my focus based on skills, location and my desire to be able to trailer for travel and storage ) that are for sail wishing a reasonable radius of my home in South Carolina. I am also blessed with a number of large impoundments/lakes appropriate for this size vessel. Thank you LadyK. Because of your videos I am familiar with the makes and types I see for sale. I almost feel like I know what I’m doing👍
Swelter inside in 100+ degree humidex, or go out on the nice cool lake, where it's blowing like an air conditioner on high. Hmm, hard choice. :-) (Just because there's a race, that doesn't mean you actually have to go racing. Some extra heavy air experience under reefed main and a storm jib, or most of your jib furled, can still be a good time, and a great way to beat the heat.)
Took lessons last year on a 30 foot boat. Bought a 30 foot Catalina this year. Lots to learn not just about sailing but about owning a boat. Joined a club and everyone is so friendly and love to help us learn. I will pass that on once I get some experience.
My first sail was at 15,out of Grimsby, Ontario with a business associate of my dad’s. I tried to get on crewing for wednesday night races in Hamilton harbour but had no takers. I spent the next ten years reading about sailing and going to marinas to watch boats and trying to get a ride to no avail. This was at a time when the security fences were going up around marinas shutting us wanabees out. I now have a “Kent Ranger 26’” trailerable sailboat which cost me my marriage but was worth it.
I'm the wrong person to ask the "how did you get in" question -- my aunt took me sailing when I was 5, and when I was 8 or 9, I jumped at the chance to join the junior sailing class at the local yacht club. My first sailboat that I owned was a Sailfish that fell off a truck, which I had to restore; I picked her up for $100, and then spent about that much in paint, plywood, and hardware getting her sailing again.
You didn't mention Hobie Cats as a good way to start, but I always thought they look cheap, simple, and fun. I realize cats are a little different than mono hulls, but it's still working with the wind & sails. Is anything "wrong" with starting with a small cat?
Mines a slightly ironic situation... I live in the desert with the cloastest ocean 3hrs away... thanks to TH-cam and awesome channels like this now I have that itch to get a sailboat
I sailed a sunfish when I was young, and a rc sailboat inbuilt from scratch...Fast fwd 35 years. On day I just decided to sail again. Bought a $400 dinghy and sailed it a season. Liked it, so I upgraded to a 74 Cat22 that needed a lot of love. That was two years ago, and love my boat! Looking forward to retirement and being a live aboard during the winter months. Cruising at 4 knots is, well, relaxing! Cheers!
Ive been dreaming about it for years...the annapolis book of seamanship has been on my bedside table....finally the circuit breaker was tripped. Watched a video called the challenge about the watertribe everglades race...long coastal race with tiny sailboats and kayaks...there was a goat island skiff in that race. I saw that class of boat many places on the webs. Im building it this winter, epoxy is drying right now in the garage. I will learn with this dinghy and then move to something like a 25-35 and some coastal cruising. This channel has great buyers guides I'm really enjoying them so thanks.
When I was a kid I taught Sailing on Koshlong Lake in Ontario. I've been hooked on Yachting Magazines since 1980 knowing I was going to have a Sailboat. Last month I bought a 1981 Seidleman. I've been watching your vids the last several days but felt this was the first time I caught you in real time. I gotta say Thanks. I'll be sending you notes and asking questions for sure, and on this Thursday night video, You knocked this one out the park.
I'm so glad you made this video! You are a down to earth, good natured man and it's a pleasure to listen to you. I feel empowered to give boat ownership a whirl. I absolutely love sailing! Thanks bro!
Sailing is like flying, anybody can learn in few hrs. To do any of the two you need to have love and understanding for the weather, and whether you are on the lake or on the sea it plays a major factor along with navigation understanding. The funny part is that most of the people fail on that exactly topic. If you are ready to learn weather in depth and navigation you will be a good sailor/pilot, and enjoy the best that both world will give to you. Stay safe!
My Mom bought my Dad a Lark down at Erieau when I was 4 or 5, when we moved to London (ON) I took lessons with the Boy Scouts on Fanshawe Lake, eventually started teaching sailing. I have sailed in the Florida Keys, the Gulf of the St. Lawrence, the Pacific Coast, and of course most of the Great Lakes in everything from Lasers to Brigantines. I look forward to the day I might be able to do the Great Loop . (no boat right now :( )
i'm 19, went on my first sailing experience, a 5 day sailing trip around the west coast of scotland, just a couple months back and was immediately hooked. over those 5 days i learned pretty much all of the basics of how to sail and i certainly had plenty of time to learn with the 3 others, minus the skipper, who is a certified instructor and basically ended up just teaching us for the whole trip. it was fantastic. ever since that trip i have been constantly watching videos on youtube, reading online, buying books and researching ways to get into it. im currently planning to do my competent crew and day skipper certifications with the RYA here in the UK so that i can get some work sailing next year. at the moment i am looking to buy a house to finish my studies at uni in (this is because the housing market where i am is awful and there are zero places to rent along with very few places for sale within a sensible budget), this led me to thinking about whether i should consider getting a boat to live on for the next few years. doesnt have to be big or fancy, just enough for one person to live on full time at a small local marina along with some long weekends at anchor around the coast somewhere. have been doing a load of research into models of boats, what to look for, what you want etc, would likely be looking around the budget of 40-50k GBP and have seen quite a few listings over the past month that would be great for me. however my parents would be the ones needing convincing as they are the ones that were supporting me to buy a house and the ones providing me with the money for the mortgage deposit. so thats my situation right now.
Hey, I have been watching your video for the last couple of months. For the last few months I have been wanting to learn sailing and the local club didnt have any open spot. Finally, the club offered a fall session due to the high demand and I am in. Have taken two lessons so far - one in-class and the second one on water...loved it!!!. I got my adult kid also enrolled in the program and we are having a blast. BTW, I have watched your video series at different price points...keep them coming!
Wow, your experience with other sailors is far different than mine. Racers looking to train people were very few and far between. Going to any marina that you weren't a member of got you dirty looks or occasionally threats of the cops. Anyone who wanted to learn sailing needed to pay for a rental and an instructor.
Tim, I'm from Windsor right down the way from you and looking to get into sailing I'm going to be checking marinas like you suggested but my price range is only between 1 or 2 thousand and haven't had any luck at all so when you mentioned in this video it would be so easy it makes me think I need to jus go to a yaught club in Lasalle or Windsor or light house cove
our big yacht club the RNYC, has both a full membership (2200$) and a social membership (350$) and if you're a boat owner, the full cost yearly would be about (3700$). That cost has dropped since the 80's for sure, but it's still steep.
I have my eye on a couple of boats and I'm ready to pull the trigger. I gotta tell ya, it was you and Lady K that opened my eyes to sailing. My daughter and I sail regularly with others now but it's come time to own. As always, I love the videos, the learning and the inspiration!
Ditto on +- all of you your advice. My first was a MacGregor 25 with trailer and a very nice 9.9 Evinrude (electric start, alternator, 25” shaft) = $3500. Some folks with much larger $$$$$ boats made fun of my mine until they were staring at her stern shortly after class flag down!!! Love the dangling VHF handheld at 8:20 😵 I too have had many free meals and drinks courtesy of instantaneous new friends while walking docks. Unfortunately I’ve noticed in the last 5-10 years that many marinas/clubs won’t let you casually stroll around...”may I see your ID”
I'm a bit iffy after watching a video with a surveyor that checked the moisture on a boat that was stood on land and he said that it was so moist it was actually dangerous and the lines holding the mast down to the deck could get torn off the deck.
My wife and I bought or first boat this year Lockley Newport 17. Plan is to have this for a couple of years then buy a bigger boat. Boat, trailer, trolling motor and the seasonal buoy less then $2K USD. We had only sailed a couple of times with friends. As you state in your video great community of people, super helpful, great advice. We are having a great summer.
I sailed for two summers 28 years ago, I took got thrown into racing! But sadly I haven’t sailed since. Today I was given the boat I learned on, a MacGregor 26D, The Cats Paw. It needs some work but very excited. But I’m scared - hoping it comes back to me.
wow your club is a good price. Last time I checked in Port Dover (closest to me) I had to take a 30’ slip for my 26’ boat and it was going to cost $2300 for the season and this was a dozen years ago. Today I can’t even get in the gate to check the current price and I’m not going to call.
I really like the info you have been putting out. I am just trying to learn and possibly buy my first used sailboat. Keep putting out the great info and content, really like it.
Wow, those membership fees are quite low. Over here in Montreal, the marina fees are around 2k to 3k per year. A little more than I want to pay. I'll have to look at other options to get a sailboat.
I had a weird introduction to sailing. My high school had a "Senior Recreation" class, and two weeks of sailing little like 15 foot boats on a small lake / pond in town was a requirement to *graduate*. Now looking at getting into this, years later!
I'm working toward that goal... Getting my own sailboat. Around here, seems like Tanzers or McGregors are a popular cheap option! Last year I went sailing twice with a friend who got himself a Sandpiper, and it was a blast! I mean.. I live 5 minutes away from the St-Lawrence seaway, always wanted a boat since I was a kid.. might as well start working toward that!
I have taken quite a few people sailing. Two recently, in the last two weeks. They both have boats now and are really looking forward to dong thing on the boats. One currently has a Hobie Cat but is already looking ahead. He wants to sail to Cedar Point. It's a dream and I'm sure he'll get it done one day. If anyone is ever interested, I'll always be willing to take someone out.
Great vid, thx for taking time to explain the simple Q's.. Chrysler buccaneer 18 ft. was my learning platform. Fast low and easy to sail, If you can find one buy it.. great for teaching kids on swing keel 3 ft. If you watching Tube videos on sailing you need to get off the land and stop dreaming... refresh your adrenaline get off the computers....carry-on
What about a first live aboard sailboat for a newbie to learn to single hand? Does something like a Catalina 30 seem manageable? I have just a few lessons and 3 months of sailing (Capri 22 and Flying Scott is it so far). But I've been hooked since my first day on the water this summer, and I'm still trying to find good days here in November to sail. Ready to give up apartment life to live on a sailboat.
You mention the Great Lakes. Where a outs are you. I am on Lake Simcoe a d Lake Ontario. Never had a sail boat and want one this summer. I watch all your videos about the different boats. Thanks ikeep ‘me comin.
My first boats were 25 foot MacGregor daysailers. I don't remember what the first one cost, but the second one was $900, hence the name of my channel. They are small but easy enough to fix up for live-aboard. The lady who bought it from me used it as a place to live at a marina that charged $10 per foot per month, so rent was $250 per month, a quarter of what the cheapest apartment would cost. I got the boats so I could spend the summers in the Florida keys and Bahamas because I could not afford a hotel there for the amount of time I wanted to spend.
I wanted to learn and so I went out and got ASA certified here where I live in Mexico now as soon as I find a boat I will buy one in the next 3 months now I sail with other boat owners and especially on Beer Can Wednesdays can always sail every week
I enjoyed your video. I just recently completed my first ASA certification and really loved the experience. Like you mentioned, I always thought owning a boat was a $100k proposition. Maybe I might look more into ownership down the road.
I enjoy the honesty and no BS of your videos. Thank you. I live in Miami and planning to to buy a liveaboard. I have researched a lot of 27-32' and Island Packet 27 offers the best features for a boat that size and price. The marinas here have a waiting list ten miles long. Is living on "a hook" an alternative to liveaboard in a marina? I am assuming the cost will be much less. Thank you.
Got a lovely HO32 for Sale in Sarnia. Perfect for a first time sailboat. Reason for selling, we are bringing our ocean cruiser back to Canada from the south. One has to go.
I call out bullshit on your claim of 106 degrees. Your in Canuckville. The leaves have already changed color, and your probably getting snow flurries tonight. Down here in Tampa, we can already feel the cold north winds blowing. 🙃
Awesome info as always , house is on the market .....😉. I’m in CA so moving to Florida first then boat shopping .... for financial reason I can’t buy a boat and a house , is it a good idea to buy a live aboard boat 45ft and also a smaller boat to learn or size doesn’t matter ?
Thinking about getting into sailing. Thoughts on 1984 24 mirage or 1974 25 C&C as a first boat. Watching some of your videos and you suggest smaller than this as a first. I’m 6 feet 280lbs so think I will appreciate a little extra room but don’t want to buy something too hard to sail and get discouraged. If it wasn’t for price or safety a 30 footer with over 6 feet of headroom would be nice. I don’t really want to buy and sell a whole bunch buy right the first time and grow into it. Maybe?
Thank you for making this video, it was very informative, I always wanted to sail, I'm 35, and am thinking about it from quit a while, but what actually stops me not really the costs as it is the amount of licence you need to start your offshore, there's the main sailing license, the YRC, the electronics & radio things ... It seems an endless list. And it's kinda confusing and no one talk actually about the exact steps that you need to do and how long it will takes you to get there, or what to start with, and how many license you need.
I am retired and trying to get back into sailing, but with virus, I am scared of cruising right now. Maybe on 2022. I can see that many countries have closed their borders and will not let cruisers set foot on ground. Cruisers have to contract with a local to buy and deliver food out to their boat. I am looking for a 38 foot at less than $80k.
Wow in Sydney your annual slip fees wouldn't cover a month. On the flip slip we don't have a cold winter so boats can be moored, though spots in handy locations are scarce. 20 years ago I spent my Saturdays as crew on a 76ft super maxi, I recently got back into sailing on a 3.7m sailing kayak
About 20 years ago I joined a partnership with 4 other guys, 2 of which were good friends, all of whom were good dudes. I was the only person who had no experience. Simultaneously I was starting a new business with my wife. Early in the partnership I went out maybe 3 weekends a month, and over the next couple years that dropped off significantly until the business took over altogether. My experience when I was sailing was that there were simply too many chefs in the kitchen to gain the kind of knowledge I was looking for. I'm looking to get back into it now that this pandemic has put our business into a comatose state, but I don't want to get into a situation where there are 5 opinions about everything, even if they're amicable opinions. I'm not interested in being the fat guy on the high rail, handing out the beer, but at the same time, I don't know what I'm doing so I'll probably have to make some concessions.
That is the exact advice i give. In seattle seattle singles yacht club i recomend It. It is a family. Where you are at im sure there is some non snooty club. I have a 22 foot im living on now $500 by far the most money i have put into it is moorage. A couple of hundred would have made blue water "safe". I want it blue water ready...
Point is know you're boats! Cash in hand hit craigslist daily. I know a few guys that spent $1000s for my boat and years getting it restored. I walked into a time capsule Ready to go. Most 20ish foot boats are not blue water. Noteable nor'sea flicka 20' great! Falmouth cutter 22 best. Westerly cirrus best runner up. I have the cirrus but i can point hehe
Thx for the info. I sail on Lake Erie, and I followed you and your wife? Or girlfriend as you went thru Lake Erie and down the Erie Canal. I remember it was free that year( I thought you had said). I would like to do the same sometime.
Lake Mead Nevada is $1.50 a foot per month. $350 a month minimum just the slip. All the boats are super old and overpriced because we never get new inventory. Land locked problems.
Good vids with good info - had a Newport 32 new 79 - 81, then into my career starting with the military - thought if I wait till I can afford it I’ll be too old - started out learning as a teen on a 14 ft Butterfly in Wisconsin, then our priest to us kids out and learned more on a Tartan 32 on Lake Michigan, and I was hooked. Like got in the way and now retired and wanting to get a boat again, but forgotten allot of details - one question: do I want to get a boat more than 20 years old? Are there lender and insurance issues with boats older than that? Not looking to sail around the world or cross oceans; just coastal and part-time live aboard, but still want solid seaworthy and safety - don’t want situation like you had with yours almost sinking, or what happened with Bobby on Doodles with a blown engine that almost sank and now massive $$$$ repairs -
I'm working toward that goal... Getting my own sailboat. , generally how is the "offer I will make" / the determined apprised value of boat reflected in asking price by owner + blue sky on some models / years .? / Budweiser is all over the world, now Miller is a hard one to find .
Hello, i've been looking to learn to sail, i'm an experienced power boater but haven't been able to find the opportunity to be able to try sailing. I'm in Tecumseh, Ontario. Any recommendations?
Are there any resources to find a good marina or club in your area? Like an ability to find and compare them without hoping google picks them up and going individual website by website.
Hey all! I'm trying to "pull the trigger" currently, I have found a 1979 Gulfstar sloop for a great price. I am up north on the great lakes where I will sail mostly, but dream of taking off for the bahammas once a year. Does anyone have any information or opinions on if this boat would be right? Or any boat they would reccomend? I don't have a huge budget. All info is welcomed:)
We were brought into the sailing world by Lady K. We went sailing and were hooked. We got our own sailboat a 1976 Pearson 26 and we got it free. Thank you Lady K for introducing us to this amazing world.
You might be the reason I get into sailing. Very helpful
Lady K is a great Chanel thanks
My problem is money but sailing saved my life I'm a recovering addict owning my own boat and exploring got me clean I'm between boats RN but I'm saving for something a lil bigger and better shape
Well when you said (pull the trigger). Here’s my story , I’m 56 years old. I’ve wanted a sailboat since I was 10. I truly never believed it was a reachable goal.
What made me pull the trigger . My wife, She said. What exactly are you waiting for and what would you give to do this? I never owned a sailboat. It was only a dream,
I bought a 37c. Love your vids
And I meant unreachable. , and I left out an important part. , when she said. What are You willing to give. My answer was. I would give all I have to have a big sailboat
Nice job to your wife for supporting your dream! This sounds similar to our story. My husband has always felt more alive in the water but never owned a sailboat. He’s 51 and I finally said I want this, too! Let’s do it. He’s gone to sailing school, started as crew on a weekly race, we take out a friends boat occasionally and we will be buying a boat when he retires in two years. I’m not sure which of us is more excited.
@@wanderingmirecat4333 please please please. Hire a reputable professional surveyor. It is extremely easy to purchase a boat that has hidden damage that even the owner does not realize is present. It is also very easy to find FREE OR CHEEP BOATS that are very repairable for the average Joe.
Good used boats that require little work for cheep are available. The difference is knowing for sure what you have.
I started sailing almost 40 years ago in an 8' Snark Styrofoam boat and moved up to a Sunfish of my own. Eventually, my Uncle who taught me how to sail bought a 34' Hunter that I spent many weekends on in the Chesapeake. Now, after my home being for sale for a year and a half, I have a buyer in contract. I'm selling off all my "crap" except tools, fishing equipment, clothes and galley essentials and buying a 36' Watkins center cockpit of my very own. I am so stoked right now that the dream I've had since I was younger is finally coming true. There are many reasons why it took me so long, but I also needed a kick in the rear end. This channel and so many others that I'm subscribed to, gave me that kick in the rear with all of the excellent content. Thank you.
I belong to a club that has a fleet of boats and teach. It's inexpensive, social and I've had fun learning to sail. I'm ready to buy my own boat now.
My path was during my PhD program, a professor needed someone to crew for him on his Catalina 22, offered to teach me to sail if I was interested. I did that for three summers. Fast forward 30 years. I decided I wanted to get back into it, so took ASA 101 (Basic Keelboat) from Seattle Sailing Club. The following summer, I took ASA 103/104. The following summer, I signed on with John Kretschmer for a 1400 mile passage from St. Thomas to Annapolis.
All this time, I've followed various TH-cam channels that seemed to advance me toward my goals. And, I read everything I can get my hands on about sailing - travelogues (e.g., Slocum, Moitessier, John's books, etc.,) technical material (e.g., "This Old Boat," "Annapolis Book of Seamanship," "The Complete Book of Sailing," etc.,) and fiction set in sailing contexts.
So now, I'm looking for a boat at the age of 64 (but in excellent health.) And that's one of the reasons I really like this channel - so many boats, so much great advice.
My brother-in-law got his start on larger boats by putting a note card on the bulletin board at the local marina. Will crew for training. He ended up on a Alberg 28?. That is where he stayed. Him and the owner had some great sails on the Chesapeake.
Brilliant - thank you. I'm about to join a UK yacht club; aiming to crew but starting by offering to look at various electrical issues on boats. Since I am a qualified electrician, this give me a way in, a useful skill to offer and a chance to crew and learn. A win-win.
FYI sailboats run DC bro.. its a different beast,.. but at least you'll know how to strip a wire and understand watts law. i think electricians call it "low voltage guys" honestly though, i would say anything your willing to do is a way in. just wanting to do it is enough.. lol.. just saying.. and be ready to learn some new electrical tricks.. you maybe an AC high voltage guy, but marine electrical in general is big change.
I'm 52 yol, you inspired me, in the next 5 years I will buy a ⛵ ! Period
I live in deep south Texas, Harlingen, Brownsville, it's like that down here for months on end! LOL OK back to the video!
Great vid! My story is that I have sailed on boats as large as a 102’ Hermaphrodite Brig and as small as a Sunfish. My parents owned a Pearson 34 then a 38. My experience however ended over 35 years ago and now at 64 I’m dreaming of getting wet again. For what it’s worth the only boats I have personally owned are canoes and my current boat a 14’ open utility boat with a 25hp outboard. These videos have been a terrific source of information. Right now I’m watching C List and am encouraged by the number of 25 footers ( that’s my focus based on skills, location and my desire to be able to trailer for travel and storage ) that are for sail wishing a reasonable radius of my home in South Carolina. I am also blessed with a number of large impoundments/lakes appropriate for this size vessel. Thank you LadyK. Because of your videos I am familiar with the makes and types I see for sale. I almost feel like I know what I’m doing👍
Swelter inside in 100+ degree humidex, or go out on the nice cool lake, where it's blowing like an air conditioner on high. Hmm, hard choice. :-)
(Just because there's a race, that doesn't mean you actually have to go racing. Some extra heavy air experience under reefed main and a storm jib, or most of your jib furled, can still be a good time, and a great way to beat the heat.)
Took lessons last year on a 30 foot boat. Bought a 30 foot Catalina this year. Lots to learn not just about sailing but about owning a boat. Joined a club and everyone is so friendly and love to help us learn. I will pass that on once I get some experience.
My first sail was at 15,out of Grimsby, Ontario with a business associate of my dad’s. I tried to get on crewing for wednesday night races in Hamilton harbour but had no takers. I spent the next ten years reading about sailing and going to marinas to watch boats and trying to get a ride to no avail. This was at a time when the security fences were going up around marinas shutting us wanabees out. I now have a “Kent Ranger 26’” trailerable sailboat which cost me my marriage but was worth it.
A lot of good information here thank you!
I'm the wrong person to ask the "how did you get in" question -- my aunt took me sailing when I was 5, and when I was 8 or 9, I jumped at the chance to join the junior sailing class at the local yacht club. My first sailboat that I owned was a Sailfish that fell off a truck, which I had to restore; I picked her up for $100, and then spent about that much in paint, plywood, and hardware getting her sailing again.
You didn't mention Hobie Cats as a good way to start, but I always thought they look cheap, simple, and fun. I realize cats are a little different than mono hulls, but it's still working with the wind & sails. Is anything "wrong" with starting with a small cat?
Mines a slightly ironic situation... I live in the desert with the cloastest ocean 3hrs away... thanks to TH-cam and awesome channels like this now I have that itch to get a sailboat
Great vid, just bought a islander bahama 30 in MA. Doing saftey course this week and buddy taking me out on his next week ⛵️
Good stuff!
I sailed a sunfish when I was young, and a rc sailboat inbuilt from scratch...Fast fwd 35 years. On day I just decided to sail again. Bought a $400 dinghy and sailed it a season. Liked it, so I upgraded to a 74 Cat22 that needed a lot of love. That was two years ago, and love my boat! Looking forward to retirement and being a live aboard during the winter months. Cruising at 4 knots is, well, relaxing! Cheers!
Ive been dreaming about it for years...the annapolis book of seamanship has been on my bedside table....finally the circuit breaker was tripped.
Watched a video called the challenge about the watertribe everglades race...long coastal race with tiny sailboats and kayaks...there was a goat island skiff in that race. I saw that class of boat many places on the webs. Im building it this winter, epoxy is drying right now in the garage. I will learn with this dinghy and then move to something like a 25-35 and some coastal cruising.
This channel has great buyers guides I'm really enjoying them so thanks.
When I was a kid I taught Sailing on Koshlong Lake in Ontario. I've been hooked on Yachting Magazines since 1980 knowing I was going to have a Sailboat. Last month I bought a 1981 Seidleman. I've been watching your vids the last several days but felt this was the first time I caught you in real time. I gotta say Thanks. I'll be sending you notes and asking questions for sure, and on this Thursday night video, You knocked this one out the park.
I'm so glad you made this video! You are a down to earth, good natured man and it's a pleasure to listen to you. I feel empowered to give boat ownership a whirl. I absolutely love sailing! Thanks bro!
Sailing is like flying, anybody can learn in few hrs.
To do any of the two you need to have love and understanding for the weather, and whether you are on the lake or on the sea it plays a major factor along with navigation understanding.
The funny part is that most of the people fail on that exactly topic.
If you are ready to learn weather in depth and navigation you will be a good sailor/pilot, and enjoy the best that both world will give to you.
Stay safe!
My Mom bought my Dad a Lark down at Erieau when I was 4 or 5, when we moved to London (ON) I took lessons with the Boy Scouts on Fanshawe Lake, eventually started teaching sailing. I have sailed in the Florida Keys, the Gulf of the St. Lawrence, the Pacific Coast, and of course most of the Great Lakes in everything from Lasers to Brigantines. I look forward to the day I might be able to do the Great Loop . (no boat right now :( )
Great video! Answered some of my big questions bc I’m itching to get into sailing. 🎉❤
i'm 19, went on my first sailing experience, a 5 day sailing trip around the west coast of scotland, just a couple months back and was immediately hooked. over those 5 days i learned pretty much all of the basics of how to sail and i certainly had plenty of time to learn with the 3 others, minus the skipper, who is a certified instructor and basically ended up just teaching us for the whole trip. it was fantastic. ever since that trip i have been constantly watching videos on youtube, reading online, buying books and researching ways to get into it. im currently planning to do my competent crew and day skipper certifications with the RYA here in the UK so that i can get some work sailing next year. at the moment i am looking to buy a house to finish my studies at uni in (this is because the housing market where i am is awful and there are zero places to rent along with very few places for sale within a sensible budget), this led me to thinking about whether i should consider getting a boat to live on for the next few years. doesnt have to be big or fancy, just enough for one person to live on full time at a small local marina along with some long weekends at anchor around the coast somewhere. have been doing a load of research into models of boats, what to look for, what you want etc, would likely be looking around the budget of 40-50k GBP and have seen quite a few listings over the past month that would be great for me. however my parents would be the ones needing convincing as they are the ones that were supporting me to buy a house and the ones providing me with the money for the mortgage deposit. so thats my situation right now.
Hey, I have been watching your video for the last couple of months. For the last few months I have been wanting to learn sailing and the local club didnt have any open spot. Finally, the club offered a fall session due to the high demand and I am in. Have taken two lessons so far - one in-class and the second one on water...loved it!!!. I got my adult kid also enrolled in the program and we are having a blast. BTW, I have watched your video series at different price points...keep them coming!
this is exactly where we are at
Wow, your experience with other sailors is far different than mine. Racers looking to train people were very few and far between. Going to any marina that you weren't a member of got you dirty looks or occasionally threats of the cops. Anyone who wanted to learn sailing needed to pay for a rental and an instructor.
Tim, I'm from Windsor right down the way from you and looking to get into sailing I'm going to be checking marinas like you suggested but my price range is only between 1 or 2 thousand and haven't had any luck at all so when you mentioned in this video it would be so easy it makes me think I need to jus go to a yaught club in Lasalle or Windsor or light house cove
our big yacht club the RNYC, has both a full membership (2200$) and a social membership (350$) and if you're a boat owner, the full cost yearly would be about (3700$). That cost has dropped since the 80's for sure, but it's still steep.
I have my eye on a couple of boats and I'm ready to pull the trigger. I gotta tell ya, it was you and Lady K that opened my eyes to sailing. My daughter and I sail regularly with others now but it's come time to own. As always, I love the videos, the learning and the inspiration!
Ditto on +- all of you your advice. My first was a MacGregor 25 with trailer and a very nice 9.9 Evinrude (electric start, alternator, 25” shaft) = $3500. Some folks with much larger $$$$$ boats made fun of my mine until they were staring at her stern shortly after class flag down!!!
Love the dangling VHF handheld at 8:20 😵
I too have had many free meals and drinks courtesy of instantaneous new friends while walking docks. Unfortunately I’ve noticed in the last 5-10 years that many marinas/clubs won’t let you casually stroll around...”may I see your ID”
I'm a bit iffy after watching a video with a surveyor that checked the moisture on a boat that was stood on land and he said that it was so moist it was actually dangerous and the lines holding the mast down to the deck could get torn off the deck.
My wife and I bought or first boat this year Lockley Newport 17. Plan is to have this for a couple of years then buy a bigger boat. Boat, trailer, trolling motor and the seasonal buoy less then $2K USD. We had only sailed a couple of times with friends. As you state in your video great community of people, super helpful, great advice. We are having a great summer.
I sailed for two summers 28 years ago, I took got thrown into racing! But sadly I haven’t sailed since. Today I was given the boat I learned on, a MacGregor 26D, The Cats Paw. It needs some work but very excited. But I’m scared - hoping it comes back to me.
Big thank you for not going political
wow your club is a good price. Last time I checked in Port Dover (closest to me) I had to take a 30’ slip for my 26’ boat and it was going to cost $2300 for the season and this was a dozen years ago. Today I can’t even get in the gate to check the current price and I’m not going to call.
As a fellow Canadian, out of BYC in Ottawa, I really enjoyed this.
I really like the info you have been putting out. I am just trying to learn and possibly buy my first used sailboat. Keep putting out the great info and content, really like it.
Wow, those membership fees are quite low. Over here in Montreal, the marina fees are around 2k to 3k per year. A little more than I want to pay. I'll have to look at other options to get a sailboat.
My first boat was a Starwind 22 with a trailer.
I had a weird introduction to sailing. My high school had a "Senior Recreation" class, and two weeks of sailing little like 15 foot boats on a small lake / pond in town was a requirement to *graduate*.
Now looking at getting into this, years later!
Awesomeness 🖤🧜🏼♀️
I'm working toward that goal... Getting my own sailboat. Around here, seems like Tanzers or McGregors are a popular cheap option! Last year I went sailing twice with a friend who got himself a Sandpiper, and it was a blast! I mean.. I live 5 minutes away from the St-Lawrence seaway, always wanted a boat since I was a kid.. might as well start working toward that!
I have taken quite a few people sailing. Two recently, in the last two weeks. They both have boats now and are really looking forward to dong thing on the boats. One currently has a Hobie Cat but is already looking ahead. He wants to sail to Cedar Point. It's a dream and I'm sure he'll get it done one day. If anyone is ever interested, I'll always be willing to take someone out.
And my best friend is 73 he taught me to sail and I single hand his 34 sabar sometimes and covid had screwd me finding racing crew
Great vid, thx for taking time to explain the simple Q's.. Chrysler buccaneer 18 ft. was my learning platform. Fast low and easy to sail, If you can find one buy it.. great for teaching kids on swing keel 3 ft. If you watching Tube videos on sailing you need to get off the land and stop dreaming... refresh your adrenaline get off the computers....carry-on
What about a first live aboard sailboat for a newbie to learn to single hand? Does something like a Catalina 30 seem manageable? I have just a few lessons and 3 months of sailing (Capri 22 and Flying Scott is it so far). But I've been hooked since my first day on the water this summer, and I'm still trying to find good days here in November to sail. Ready to give up apartment life to live on a sailboat.
You mention the Great Lakes. Where a outs are you. I am on Lake Simcoe a d Lake Ontario. Never had a sail boat and want one this summer. I watch all your videos about the different boats. Thanks ikeep ‘me comin.
My first boats were 25 foot MacGregor daysailers. I don't remember what the first one cost, but the second one was $900, hence the name of my channel. They are small but easy enough to fix up for live-aboard. The lady who bought it from me used it as a place to live at a marina that charged $10 per foot per month, so rent was $250 per month, a quarter of what the cheapest apartment would cost. I got the boats so I could spend the summers in the Florida keys and Bahamas because I could not afford a hotel there for the amount of time I wanted to spend.
I got a 1980 seidelmann 299 / 30ft for 2k money isn't the problem the knowledge and ambition is all you need!
I wanted to learn and so I went out and got ASA certified here where I live in Mexico now as soon as I find a boat I will buy one in the next 3 months now I sail with other boat owners and especially on Beer Can Wednesdays can always sail every week
This all sounds so much easier if I didn't live in New Mexico, LOL!
I enjoyed your video. I just recently completed my first ASA certification and really loved the experience. Like you mentioned, I always thought owning a boat was a $100k proposition. Maybe I might look more into ownership down the road.
I enjoy the honesty and no BS of your videos. Thank you. I live in Miami and planning to to buy a liveaboard. I have researched a lot of 27-32' and Island Packet 27 offers the best features for a boat that size and price. The marinas here have a waiting list ten miles long. Is living on "a hook" an alternative to liveaboard in a marina? I am assuming the cost will be much less. Thank you.
Got a lovely HO32 for Sale in Sarnia. Perfect for a first time sailboat. Reason for selling, we are bringing our ocean cruiser back to Canada from the south. One has to go.
💣 video brother good information.
I call out bullshit on your claim of 106 degrees. Your in Canuckville. The leaves have already changed color, and your probably getting snow flurries tonight.
Down here in Tampa, we can already feel the cold north winds blowing. 🙃
Awesome info as always , house is on the market .....😉.
I’m in CA so moving to Florida first then boat shopping .... for financial reason I can’t buy a boat and a house , is it a good idea to buy a live aboard boat 45ft and also a smaller boat to learn or size doesn’t matter ?
Thinking about getting into sailing. Thoughts on 1984 24 mirage or 1974 25 C&C as a first boat. Watching some of your videos and you suggest smaller than this as a first. I’m 6 feet 280lbs so think I will appreciate a little extra room but don’t want to buy something too hard to sail and get discouraged. If it wasn’t for price or safety a 30 footer with over 6 feet of headroom would be nice. I don’t really want to buy and sell a whole bunch buy right the first time and grow into it. Maybe?
Noob here, you said your first boat was an outboard... What's an outboard?
Edit, I just googled it. I have a lot to learn lol.
Thank you for making this video, it was very informative, I always wanted to sail, I'm 35, and am thinking about it from quit a while, but what actually stops me not really the costs as it is the amount of licence you need to start your offshore, there's the main sailing license, the YRC, the electronics & radio things ... It seems an endless list. And it's kinda confusing and no one talk actually about the exact steps that you need to do and how long it will takes you to get there, or what to start with, and how many license you need.
I am retired and trying to get back into sailing, but with virus, I am scared of cruising right now. Maybe on 2022. I can see that many countries have closed their borders and will not let cruisers set foot on ground. Cruisers have to contract with a local to buy and deliver food out to their boat. I am looking for a 38 foot at less than $80k.
Wow in Sydney your annual slip fees wouldn't cover a month.
On the flip slip we don't have a cold winter so boats can be moored, though spots in handy locations are scarce.
20 years ago I spent my Saturdays as crew on a 76ft super maxi, I recently got back into sailing on a 3.7m sailing kayak
About 20 years ago I joined a partnership with 4 other guys, 2 of which were good friends, all of whom were good dudes. I was the only person who had no experience. Simultaneously I was starting a new business with my wife. Early in the partnership I went out maybe 3 weekends a month, and over the next couple years that dropped off significantly until the business took over altogether. My experience when I was sailing was that there were simply too many chefs in the kitchen to gain the kind of knowledge I was looking for. I'm looking to get back into it now that this pandemic has put our business into a comatose state, but I don't want to get into a situation where there are 5 opinions about everything, even if they're amicable opinions. I'm not interested in being the fat guy on the high rail, handing out the beer, but at the same time, I don't know what I'm doing so I'll probably have to make some concessions.
That is the exact advice i give. In seattle seattle singles yacht club i recomend It. It is a family. Where you are at im sure there is some non snooty club. I have a 22 foot im living on now $500 by far the most money i have put into it is moorage. A couple of hundred would have made blue water "safe". I want it blue water ready...
Point is know you're boats! Cash in hand hit craigslist daily. I know a few guys that spent $1000s for my boat and years getting it restored. I walked into a time capsule Ready to go. Most 20ish foot boats are not blue water. Noteable nor'sea flicka 20' great! Falmouth cutter 22 best. Westerly cirrus best runner up. I have the cirrus but i can point hehe
Thx for the info. I sail on Lake Erie, and I followed you and your wife? Or girlfriend as you went thru Lake Erie and down the Erie Canal. I remember it was free that year( I thought you had said). I would like to do the same sometime.
Hi Chris C. I'm looking to buy a boat next year and sail on Lake Erie. What YC/Marina do you recommend?
im buying a C & C 34 Bucket list hoping to be out there soon
Lake Mead Nevada is $1.50 a foot per month. $350 a month minimum just the slip. All the boats are super old and overpriced because we never get new inventory. Land locked problems.
Good vids with good info - had a Newport 32 new 79 - 81, then into my career starting with the military - thought if I wait till I can afford it I’ll be too old - started out learning as a teen on a 14 ft Butterfly in Wisconsin, then our priest to us kids out and learned more on a Tartan 32 on Lake Michigan, and I was hooked. Like got in the way and now retired and wanting to get a boat again, but forgotten allot of details - one question: do I want to get a boat more than 20 years old? Are there lender and insurance issues with boats older than that? Not looking to sail around the world or cross oceans; just coastal and part-time live aboard, but still want solid seaworthy and safety - don’t want situation like you had with yours almost sinking, or what happened with Bobby on Doodles with a blown engine that almost sank and now massive $$$$ repairs -
I'm working toward that goal... Getting my own sailboat. , generally how is the "offer I will make" / the determined apprised value of boat reflected in asking price by owner + blue sky on some models / years .? / Budweiser is all over the world, now Miller is a hard one to find .
I think where i started my love of sailing
Was from the movie wind and last year my wife bought me asa training
I'm pretty sure that I crewed on your boat when it was owned by Jay Richmond . I even did a Mac race on her
Wow those club fees are some of the lowest I've ever heard of! Is that typical of the great lakes?
Well said
Hello, i've been looking to learn to sail, i'm an experienced power boater but haven't been able to find the opportunity to be able to try sailing. I'm in Tecumseh, Ontario. Any recommendations?
Ummmm yes. Come out on lady k. I’m not far away.
Are there any resources to find a good marina or club in your area? Like an ability to find and compare them without hoping google picks them up and going individual website by website.
I cannot agree that bud light is a good beer. There are so many beers that are better. Like most of them are better.
Any opinions on the 1980 cat c25 with center swing keel .like how is it to sail it as a newbie
Ok. Need to know please where you are that the club with slip costs you 1200 a year?
Got a viewing in the morning and I don't know a lot. Tips pleeese
Boats are way over priced right now compared to less then a year ago... and most are not even looked after property 🤦♂️
Enjoy your videos, just wondering. Which Great Lake you are on?
In my way is money, Iam retired. Where can I find a free cruising boat ready to sail in Australia or anywhere else for that matter?
i see quite a few of these Hunter sailboats forsale, are they any good? you can lower the mast apparently
Can anyone suggest a place around montreal area that has reasonable prices to keep a sailboat at?
Do I need certification? I did some sailing as a kid with Lasers and 29ers but I haven't gone sailing since I was 14-15.
Hey all! I'm trying to "pull the trigger" currently, I have found a 1979 Gulfstar sloop for a great price. I am up north on the great lakes where I will sail mostly, but dream of taking off for the bahammas once a year. Does anyone have any information or opinions on if this boat would be right? Or any boat they would reccomend? I don't have a huge budget. All info is welcomed:)
Hey Justin. I've been on a gulfstar 38 and have some thoughts. Maybe fb me?
What do you mean when you say "for the summer"? Does this time frame have start and end dates?
Sorry first time I checked into you but what part of the country are you. Lake Ontario ?
Oviously COVID put a damper on things
True , what a drag that virus
Hi ....If you don’t mind what is the name of your yacht club?
This video of yours made me to subscribe. I love to sail. I am a youtube sailor. How could I contact you? Thnx❣
Robin lee Graham...
I got my eye on a 1974 Pearson 35 or a 1980 Hunter 33.
Which do you think would be a better single-handed, live aboard coastal cruiser?
Hunter 33
Pearson
Ohhhhh this just got interesting! What one will you go with??
Am I too old to learn I'm 36