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Also, i started sailing at 13, im now just 14, is it too late to become a professional Sailor (and how would i become one?)

You’ll have to start sailing and getting into racing about now.
(most of the junior champions have been sailing since they were able to walk)
If you’ve never been on a boat before, I would look in your area for a sailing school. Once you get through there, try to find a youth racing league in the area.
To get to the olympics, you will need to be the best at every level, progressinbg your way through national championships.
Good luck.

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EDF is offering 6000 for the over sailing cables which already situated over my property. Do you think this a fair offer?????

Thank you

No. Hold out for electricity for life for free.

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I’m 15 and I just learned/learning how to sail. I live in Oklahoma so it is very windy. Just a few hours away I have a lake place at a very big, ruff, choppy water lake, but also have instant access to a little, not as choppy lake. I don’t know if I should get a Sunfish sailboat, or a Catamaran Hobie-Cat. I like Sunfish’s more but don’t know if there appropriate.

Really really need help, need to make my decision and purchase before July!

both boats will be fun and will give you a chance to learn more about sailing, but my recommendation is to check out the sailing clubs on the lakes in your area and look at the classes of sailboats that are being raced there. sailboat racing is a lot of fun and being able to join a local fleet of boats and a sailing club will have a lot of rewards. sailboat racing gives you a chance to develope your sailing skills much faster than sailing alone. Oklahoma is a great place to sail with warm summers (and water) as well as the chance to sail in stronger winds.

we used to sail on ft. gibson lake, and kaw lake and enjoyed racing on each lake.

the sunfish is a great first boat, easy to rig and since it only has one lateen sail it is easy to sail, but is capible of planning and will require hiking in heavy wind. there are many different Hobie cat catamarans so it’s hard for me to comment of them with out knowing which one you are looking at. the two classic hobies are the 14′ and 16′ the 14′ can be single handed as can the 16′ but as the wind picks up you will need crew on the 16′ (on a wire trapeze).

there are many other boats to look at including the snipe, lazer. and other classes sailed locally.

http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/search/boa?query=sail&catAbbreviation=boa

hope this helps

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I want to do some photography in the area for a friend (who was / is a member of it) and is overseas at present. He loved sailing in the area and I’d like to send him some shots for his Birthday.

I need to travel from the Totnes area in Devon (when I get down there and the weather has improved).

My Thanks in advance.

http://www.fossc.org.uk/

It’s the Severn Sailing Club

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I want to do some photography in the area for a friend (who was / is a member of it) and is overseas at present. He loved sailing in the area and I’d like to send him some shots for his Birthday.

I need to travel from the Totnes area in Devon (when I get down there and the weather has improved).

My Thanks in advance.

I think you mean the Severn Sailing Club, not seven, there isnt one called that in the uk.

The location is Based on the River Avon at Bredons Norton Near Tewkesbury. GL20 7HD Telephone 01684 772036.

Go to http://maps.google.co.uk/maps

Click Get directions

enter in A Totnes Devon
enter in B GL20 7HD

Its about a 2 and half mile drive or you could get a train with http://www.thetrainline.com/

have fun

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I’m aware that not all the old sailing ships used wheels, but those are the kind that I’d like to learn about. I know the names of certain parts (wheel, whipstaff, tiller, etc), but are there any good explanations of how all the parts work together to move the rudder? Better yet, are there any videos showing such a thing being built or deconstructed?

I’m writing something about old style sailing ships and it’d really help me out to get a better grasp on how this works.

I think the links below is going to be the best you will find.
However, there is really no "rocket science" involved here… the techniques of steering a larger sailing vessel has not really changed at all – except now on large sailboats the added use of hydraulics has made the steering easier.
The wheel vs the tiller is still a matter or personal preference; both of course, are used to turn the rudder. Most sail boats under 30 feet (for example) still use a rudder, while over 30 feet will use a wheel… In some cases, a sailboat over 70 feet will also have hydraulics to make the steering easier.

John

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hey i was wondering if in a boat thats like a 16 to 18 foot hobie cat would the hull shape make much difference in speed and handling?im looking at buying one but i want it to muck around on the weekend as well as race it on the weekend.thanks

There is a difference in hull shape. Hobie 16s tend to pitch pole (especially earlier models). By virtue of being longer and having boards, Hobie 18′s are faster and are much less likely to get stuck in irons when coming about. As far as racing goes look for hulls that are not too old, as the old ones are heavier and more likely to pitch pole. Hobie is your best source for finding an active fleet. Prindle would be second in terms of finding a fleet to compete with. The 18 has been replaced by hobie, but you can still find people racing them. The 16 is still made and raced, mostly by youth sailors.

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I’ve always wanted to be part of a crew on a sailing ship, with masts, sails, and ropes- like the HMS Beagle, for example. Do you have to be on a career track, or can you be hired for short lengths of time? Does anyone know what training you’ll need beforehand, and where you could be hired? Any info would be appreciated!

Your best bet is with the ASTA (American Sail Training Association)…
I have attached (the first) link below. It really is simply a case of commitment and determination.
If you really want it, you can do it. So, get with them, and do what you have to do.

The second link is just for your information… Most all the tall ships are associated with the ASTA, so once you get involved, it will open doors for you to sail/train on other vessels.

Happy and Safe Boating.
John

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I have been sailing for over 5 years on Lake Huron. I have done countless buoy races and several long distances races, including 3 from Port Huron to Mackinac. As any long-time sailor knows, this activity builds character and teamwork skills. I would like to include these assets in my general resume, but am having trouble doing it in a way that is both concise and detailed. Please help.

When life gets windy, reef the sails, tighten the lines and get ready to smile.

As a person who has done hiring reviews and pre-employment interviews, I’ll be perfectly honest with you, it is completely irrelevant. Unless you know that the guy making the hiring decisions is a sailor, don’t try to drag extraneous stuff like that in. I never recommended anyone for hiring because they were sportsmen or had an asset building hobby. Education, work experience and work ethic are what count.

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In the future, I am planning on sailing long distances. I live near the coast in San Diego and I have always wanted to travel to mexico or other countries. So what are some recommendations for good boats to use. I would also like the boat to be big enough for about 16 people, counting the crew members. Also any other advice? Oh and I plan on learning how to sail the boat.

Seattlesailor is right, but I was wondering why you’d need such a large crew. I recently saw a 180 foot, three masted schooner that had a crew of 9, and 4 of those where Stewardesses/cooks. It had hydraulic roller furling on just about everything , and hydraulic self-tailing winches. and everything was operated from the helm. Most 40+ foot boats will do just fine for your uses. They sleep 8 to 10 and can be sailed with as few as 3 crew. They are much less costly to own, and maintain. I hope this helps.

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I have been sailing for over 5 years on Lake Huron. I have done countless buoy races and several long distances races, including 3 from Port Huron to Mackinac. As any long-time sailor knows, this activity builds character and teamwork skills. I would like to include these assets in my general resume, but am having trouble doing it in a way that is both concise and detailed. Please help.

When life gets windy, reef the sails, tighten the lines and get ready to smile.

I have been competitivly sailing on Lake Eire for 24 years… I’ve done the Port Huron to Mackinac race myself. Yes, sailing does build character and teamwork skills…. But none of that belongs on a resume.

A resume should be no more than 1 page long. It should include a breif Objective, your employment history, your educational background, and any certifications you have earned. If you still have room left on that one page after all of that to list your hobbies, then you need to go back and put more detail in about your work history.

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How long would it have taken the boats carrying 500 slaves sailing the middle passage from africa to the sugar plantations duringthe slave trade around the 1700s?

Turn around to Europe of the boats from North America was measured [then] to be six months. This, depending on the weather conditions, weight and also other external factors [e.g pirates along the way & militia]

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I was on the Royal Caribbean site looking at cruises and it asked me whether i wanted a sailing or a cruisetour….. what is the difference between these?

A cruise tour is when you both sail on a ship and do a land tour too. Like going to Alaska, I did a land tour for 4 days before I got on the ship. We then sailed for 7 days. It was the best cruise ever and well worth doing a land tour since Alaska is sooo big.

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I have taken some sailing classes and this past summer I have sailed on a Gibsea 392 in the Mediterranean for a week. I prefer sailing with some other people rather than me renting out a boat and sailing by myself. Would you please let me know how is it possible to join a sailing team? And what are the requirements? I’m in the Baltimore, MD area.

Head to a local yacht club and start begging for rides.

Get acquainted with a sail team and let them know of your experience.

There are many captains looking for crew, you should hook on somewhere.

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My dad (who knows a lot more about sailing than i do.. I really don’t know anything) was given a 20′ hobie cat sailboat. I don’t know know if that is just the type or name brand.. Things like missing the sail, no riggings, trailer tires need to be replaced, etc. Where is a good place for him online to look for these parts? I am mainly interested in parts for the boat. The trailer parts we can get here.
As much as my dad loves sailing, I don’t think he really knows where to get started. I’m trying to do some research to help him take that first step.

There is an extensive Hobie Cat owners network. Check with marina’s or dealers in your area for information on how to make contact. Good luck!

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