norcalsail
Well-Known Member
Hello to all, I am a new member and have been reading posts on this site as well as anything I can find online that will help me improve my Sunfish skills. Back in the 70's, I spent the school year in California and visited my Dad in Florida for the summers. In 1977, I was twelve and my Dad and I went to northern Florida and he bought a Sunfish in pretty good condition. That summer, we took it to northern Wisconsin where it has remained to this day. It is at our old family home that my great grandparents bought in 1925. The property is on a good sized lake and great for sailing. Dad taught me to sail and except for a few spontaneous opportunities here in California, this was the only place I have sailed. He did get a Laser and I was able to get that going there too. I was able to visit this summer and that old Sunfish still goes though it could use some work. Well, I got back and decided I had to have my own boat out here in northern California. Thought about a Laser but decided a Sunfish would be better as I want to be able to move it and sail it on my own and it is lighter and easier to deal with. So I ordered a spankin new one from a shop up in Portland, Oregon and am waiting to get it here in Santa Rosa CA. this week. The information on this site has been great and I appreciate all the knowledge from experienced members. Thanks for the expertise...Phil Nymark