Hi Dave, I have no experience sailing, but am considering buying my first sailboat, and watching this video has given me the bug! Excellent job of giving me some idea of what to expect. looks like a great fun adventure and challenge.
@@DaveFer I have been around boats all my life, having owned many, from rowboats to powerboats. I am very comfortable around boats and water. However, I have only been on sailboats a handfull of times. Do you think A Capri-18 is too much boat for a beginning sailor? There is a very nicely maintained one available in my area for a reasonable price.
Great video- Being close to same age I believe we think of “all” things that could happen & plan accordingly. I’m just started watching sailing videos and got the bug. Planning to buy a used smaller 18-22’ sailboat next summer season. I’m not afraid of water, I can swim & stay afloat. Just being in a large body of water where the depths can go deep. Capsizing & not being able to right it when alone is intimidating. Here in Connecticut we have a large body of water called Long Island Sound. One end connects to NY City & the other opens up near Cape Cod into the Atlantic Ocean. Even though people that have been sailing here say they never seen sharks. To me anything that remotely connects to an ocean & deep saltwater has the potential to :-) I feel safe on a large Ferry boat boat I’m trying to get over fear of somehow ending up alone in large body of water outside of boat or dealing with potential capsizing. I will have a small dinghy via rope close by. I’m just thinking should I splurge & buy a personal Jet Pack, or 5 or 6 drones that could fly me back to shore ASAP. I see guys out here on there laser sailboats & a ton of Hobbie Cats. I think if I was younger and carefree I wouldn’t think of everything that might go wrong fast. LMAO
Being sarcastic: nothing more relaxing than having entire family on a small sailboat when suddenly the gust of wind hits the sails the wrong way capsizing the boat scattering everybody everywhere & you the captain in panic mode trying to keep everyone in sight while trying to lower the jib in strong gusts & a storm suddenly blows in fast leaving your nice peaceful, stress free day to shreds. LOL - they said sailing would be fun! Only to realize your still in your bathtub practicing using toy sailboat and you can pull the drain for safety measures. Whew
What I do to relax is bring a boom box radio along & play Theme Music to Jaws on a endless loop. Or when Family is onboard play the Theme music to “Gillian’s Island” Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale, a tale of a fateful trip That started from this tropic port, aboard this tiny ship The mate was a mighty sailing man, the skipper brave and sure Five passengers set sail that day, on a three-hour tour A three-hour tour The weather started getting rough, the tiny ship was tossed If not for the courage of the fearless crew the Minnow would be lost The Minnow would be lost The ship set ground on the shore of this uncharted desert isle With Gilligan, the Skipper too The millionaire and his wife The movie star, Professor and Mary Ann Here on Gilligan's Isle So this is the tale of our castaways, they're here for a long, long time They'll have to make the best of things, and it's an uphill climb The first mate and his skipper too will do their very best To make the others comfortable, in the tropic island nest No phones, no lights, no motor cars, not a single luxury Like Robinson Crusoe, it's primitive as can be So join us here each week my friend, you're sure to get a smile From seven stranded Castaways, here on Gilligan's Isle Yeah it's Gilligan, the Skipper too The millionaire and his wife The movie star, professor and Mary Ann Here on Gilligan's Isle
Dave- Enjoyed the video. I'm looking at a 1986 Capri 18. I'm new to sailing, so is there anything I should inspect or ask about on these boats? Is this a good boat to learn on? Our slips are pretty full in NW Arkansas, so just curious if it's a pain to trailer in and out of the water. Thanks for the video.
Hey Scott. Yes, this was a rental from Outbound Sailing, LLC. They rent sailboats to members, this was a sort of "entry level" boat that didn't require a membership, but did require lesson, which they considered a membership "fee". I would do business with them again. I enjoyed the lesson I took and sailing this boat. If you just want to get on the water as crew, I would recommend visiting the Austin Yacht Club website and posting an ad in their Want-To-Crew section: www.austinyachtclub.net/?page_id=221&awpcp_category_id=78%2Fwant-to-crew But if you're going to buy a boat, I would highly recommend joining the Austin Yacht Club and storing your boat there. Have Fun!
Well, I hate to kill the drama, but keelboats are self-righting. You can knock one down in an extremely big gust, 30-40 kts, but they'll come back up. Without positive flotation however, keelboats can sink. These Capri 18's and the 16 are very safe, albeit underpowered small sailboats that are perfect for inexperienced sailors. Just wear a lifejacket - especially when singlehanding.
Hi Dave, I have no experience sailing, but am considering buying my first sailboat, and watching this video has given me the bug! Excellent job of giving me some idea of what to expect. looks like a great fun adventure and challenge.
So glad u found it useful. Do check out my Harpoon Dreams playlist. If u do buy a boat, go small 1st time around.
@@DaveFer I have been around boats all my life, having owned many, from rowboats to powerboats. I am very comfortable around boats and water. However, I have only been on sailboats a handfull of times. Do you think A Capri-18 is too much boat for a beginning sailor?
There is a very nicely maintained one available in my area for a reasonable price.
Great video-
Being close to same age I believe we think of “all” things that could happen & plan accordingly. I’m just started watching sailing videos and got the bug. Planning to buy a used smaller 18-22’ sailboat next summer season. I’m not afraid of water, I can swim & stay afloat. Just being in a large body of water where the depths can go deep. Capsizing & not being able to right it when alone is intimidating.
Here in Connecticut we have a large body of water called Long Island Sound. One end connects to NY City & the other opens up near Cape Cod into the Atlantic Ocean.
Even though people that have been sailing here say they never seen sharks. To me anything that remotely connects to an ocean & deep saltwater has the potential to :-) I feel safe on a large Ferry boat boat I’m trying to get over fear of somehow ending up alone in large body of water outside of boat or dealing with potential capsizing. I will have a small dinghy via rope close by.
I’m just thinking should I splurge & buy a personal Jet Pack, or 5 or 6 drones that could fly me back to shore ASAP. I see guys out here on there laser sailboats & a ton of Hobbie Cats. I think if I was younger and carefree I wouldn’t think of everything that might go wrong fast. LMAO
Being sarcastic: nothing more relaxing than having entire family on a small sailboat when suddenly the gust of wind hits the sails the wrong way capsizing the boat scattering everybody everywhere & you the captain in panic mode trying to keep everyone in sight while trying to lower the jib in strong gusts & a storm suddenly blows in fast leaving your nice peaceful, stress free day to shreds. LOL - they said sailing would be fun! Only to realize your still in your bathtub practicing using toy sailboat and you can pull the drain for safety measures. Whew
What I do to relax is bring a boom box radio along & play Theme Music to Jaws on a endless loop.
Or when Family is onboard play the Theme music to “Gillian’s Island”
Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale, a tale of a fateful trip
That started from this tropic port, aboard this tiny ship
The mate was a mighty sailing man, the skipper brave and sure
Five passengers set sail that day, on a three-hour tour
A three-hour tour
The weather started getting rough, the tiny ship was tossed
If not for the courage of the fearless crew the Minnow would be lost
The Minnow would be lost
The ship set ground on the shore of this uncharted desert isle
With Gilligan, the Skipper too
The millionaire and his wife
The movie star, Professor and Mary Ann
Here on Gilligan's Isle
So this is the tale of our castaways, they're here for a long, long time
They'll have to make the best of things, and it's an uphill climb
The first mate and his skipper too will do their very best
To make the others comfortable, in the tropic island nest
No phones, no lights, no motor cars, not a single luxury
Like Robinson Crusoe, it's primitive as can be
So join us here each week my friend, you're sure to get a smile
From seven stranded Castaways, here on Gilligan's Isle
Yeah it's Gilligan, the Skipper too
The millionaire and his wife
The movie star, professor and Mary Ann
Here on Gilligan's Isle
Dave- Enjoyed the video. I'm looking at a 1986 Capri 18. I'm new to sailing, so is there anything I should inspect or ask about on these boats? Is this a good boat to learn on? Our slips are pretty full in NW Arkansas, so just curious if it's a pain to trailer in and out of the water. Thanks for the video.
If soloing Everest with no experience is a 10 on the scale, what you did is a 1.
Dave
Was this a rental? I am spending more time in Austin and I am looking for a small sailboat to Rent or purchase.
Hey Scott. Yes, this was a rental from Outbound Sailing, LLC. They rent sailboats to members, this was a sort of "entry level" boat that didn't require a membership, but did require lesson, which they considered a membership "fee". I would do business with them again. I enjoyed the lesson I took and sailing this boat.
If you just want to get on the water as crew, I would recommend visiting the Austin Yacht Club website and posting an ad in their Want-To-Crew section: www.austinyachtclub.net/?page_id=221&awpcp_category_id=78%2Fwant-to-crew
But if you're going to buy a boat, I would highly recommend joining the Austin Yacht Club and storing your boat there. Have Fun!
Well, I hate to kill the drama, but keelboats are self-righting. You can knock one down in an extremely big gust, 30-40 kts, but they'll come back up. Without positive flotation however, keelboats can sink. These Capri 18's and the 16 are very safe, albeit underpowered small sailboats that are perfect for inexperienced sailors. Just wear a lifejacket - especially when singlehanding.
Get some sailing instruction, you'll have a lot more fun!