Sailing is one of the most dynamic activities. So much is in play once. I went to sailing school in Ft. Lauderdale and got licensed for a fifty footer.
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You don’t need all this. Why you need is YouTube and a boat. Buy a small boat and figure it out. Maryland school of sailing has so many great YouTube videos, as well as so many other people. I never took any classes. And look at me now.
I’ve never been invited to FAFO on the open sea!!! I wouldn’t mind paying for some instruction but I’m also a prodigious solo learner. There’s also cheap ass boats for sale down here. If I don’t make it I’ll look for your keys while I’m down there.
Starts small. When you’re learning, look for the days with 5-10 knots of wind, max. Smaller boats sail better in lighter air.