Sailor's Start-Up: A Beginner's Guide to Sailing
By Doug Werner
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Chapter 1:
What to wear
The boat you should be in will not tip over easily so you needn’t worry about getting wet. Dress like you would if you were just strolling the water’s edge — warm or cool enough so that you’re comfortable.
Hat with visor or brim
The sun is bad news. If you’re thinning on top, caps are a must.
Sunglasses
Unless you enjoy viewing the waterscape in a white-out with a headache, wear eye protection — with a strap.
Sunscreen
The water magnifies sunny conditions.
Sneakers
You’ll be scrambling so something with a grip is required.
Life preservers
This is the law. One for each sailor. Not necessarily worn but in the boat.
As you progress and try tippier boats you will capsize. You’ll need to consider wet suits or dry suits in cooler water and weather — but that’s later.
Chapter 2:
The right boat
One of the major factors involved in happy beginnings.
Sailboats are like cars, computers and portable heaters — there are a billion makes and models. What makes sailboats different is that boat builders have had 2,000 years or so to refine the confusion.
But the right boat for you is easy to describe and easy to find. I suggest a 14–foot monohull. Monohull means one hull, as opposed to two (or three), like a catamaran. It’s a model that’s available most places that have sailing. They are built by several different manufacturers the world over.
These boats are big enough for up to four people, yet quite manageable for one. The common version is wide and steady (it won’t capsize easily), simple to rig and easy to handle.They are also relatively inexpensive and reliable (they last forever). In short, they’re a good, basic sailboat for all levels of expertise.
A 14-foot monohull is perfect for beginners.
Stay away from anything much bigger. There’s usually more stuff to confuse and they can be intimidating. It’s less frightening to feel out of control on a 14–foot boat than a 22–foot boat.
Smaller boats are OK but avoid the tippy ones. Certain models may seem dorky or too cramped for adults.You want something that’s comfy enough to spend some time in, steady enough that you can concentrate on your sailing, and dry enough that you don’t have to worry about getting wet.
Learn the basics in a monohull. Catamarans are sexy but a bit tricky. Learn how to walk, then you can fly. Mind you, this is a vast simplification of what’s what in sailboats — but simple is good for now.
Rent
Find a place that rents. That way all you have to do is show up in your yachting ensemble. No trailers, no ramps, no parking your boat in the alley. Buy when you know more and you’re sure you want to try backing boat and trailer into the garage.
Basic sailboat parts
Chapter 3:
Parts
This is your boat
Sailboats are simple once you get down to basics.
Sails
Every sailboat has at least one sail. Our boat has two — a big one called a mainsail and a little one called a jib.A boat with this configuration is called a sloop. The way sails work is interesting, but we’ll get into theory later.
Why two sails? More sail means more area for the wind, which means faster sailing.You don’t need two sails. Just make sure you have