Hello
I'll try and make this short and sweet. I am 37 and have developed a new interest in Laser sailing (that stemmed from making plans to get my 7 year old active in the sport). Except, I have limited sailing experience myself
I taught myself on a 22' Capri many years ago; going in circles in Mission Bay until discovering the use of a Tack. I use to have a great love of sailing and boating and the water and then lost it after getting married, having a kid and more to the point WORKING IN A OFFICE for the last 8 years. My experience is BEGINNER. I can take that same Capri out today,m but admittedly do not feel like the skilled one
I recently had a career change that puts me right on the water and on boats everyday (A yacht maintenance company; detailing, washing, repair, check ups, charters, traning, et al) and suddenly my love of all things maritime are back.
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So, I am now looking to get my son (7) into sailing lessons; the earlier the better but then have been refocusing my own goals and interests; and I find myself really looking at competive sailing
Where do I start ? I am in Wilmington, NC (via San Diego) and have found one place that seems to support the Laser class but it is a club that appears to be very 'Clubbish' (for lack of better word); you need a sponsor and sides, very expensive for my working class a**
I'd like to have my own Laser class soon (I see them being very affordable at first glance) but have zero clue HOW TO RACE, or how to get involved or where to start overall.
Any advice, input, direction is greatly appreciated and I thank you in advance. My goal is for my son and me to enjoy the sport together (and learn together) and eventually race together
Please only serious replies.
: / Thanks from the noob
I'll try and make this short and sweet. I am 37 and have developed a new interest in Laser sailing (that stemmed from making plans to get my 7 year old active in the sport). Except, I have limited sailing experience myself
I taught myself on a 22' Capri many years ago; going in circles in Mission Bay until discovering the use of a Tack. I use to have a great love of sailing and boating and the water and then lost it after getting married, having a kid and more to the point WORKING IN A OFFICE for the last 8 years. My experience is BEGINNER. I can take that same Capri out today,m but admittedly do not feel like the skilled one
I recently had a career change that puts me right on the water and on boats everyday (A yacht maintenance company; detailing, washing, repair, check ups, charters, traning, et al) and suddenly my love of all things maritime are back.
-
So, I am now looking to get my son (7) into sailing lessons; the earlier the better but then have been refocusing my own goals and interests; and I find myself really looking at competive sailing
Where do I start ? I am in Wilmington, NC (via San Diego) and have found one place that seems to support the Laser class but it is a club that appears to be very 'Clubbish' (for lack of better word); you need a sponsor and sides, very expensive for my working class a**
I'd like to have my own Laser class soon (I see them being very affordable at first glance) but have zero clue HOW TO RACE, or how to get involved or where to start overall.
Any advice, input, direction is greatly appreciated and I thank you in advance. My goal is for my son and me to enjoy the sport together (and learn together) and eventually race together
Please only serious replies.
: / Thanks from the noob