seedog
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Reged: 18/07/2006
Posts: 379
Loc: Bristol
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Bought my boat in August last year, first sea going boat I've ever had but done lots of sailing previously in other peoples boats and chartered a lot. There are lots of boats for sale out there and you can spend a lot of time looking at all the different types,styles configurations etc. Waiting until autumn sounds like a good idea, waiting until mid winter may see you pick up a bargain and hopefully by then you will have more experience and be clearer in your own minds what you want and why.
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Alcyone
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Reged: 09/04/2008
Posts: 441
Loc: Bridgend, Wales, UK
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Well the plan originally was to dinghy sail for a few years and then gradually move into cruising. Then, this year we thought, why wait? We've plenty of experience of the sea (and a healthy fear), understand a bit about tides and probably are a lot more capable than many who just buy a boat and go. What we don't have is sailing experience, so the sooner we start, the sooner we can start to build some.
I have to say, though, it is occupying my mind somewhat lately. I just can't wait to get out and try it. I'm really looking forward to our day skipper course in June. I'm just hoping that we don't come across a boat we really like at a good price this summer, if you know what I mean.....
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