Sailing Lessons

winnipiseogee · 03-15-2010, 06:33 PM

Just spent a few weeks in the virgin islands and decided that I need to learn how to sail!!! I've spent my life life on boats so I'm pretty comfortable on the water - I just need the specifics on sailing. Can anyone recommend a good place to go for some sailing instruction? Anywhere on the lake is fine.

Thanks

Slickcraft · 03-15-2010, 06:46 PM

You could inquire at the Lake Winnipesaukee Sailing Association:
http://www.lwsa.org/

While the advertised classes are for kids age 8 to 16, they may have suggestions as to where you can get adult instruction.

CUINS · 03-16-2010, 05:05 AM

LWSA will be offering evening adult sailing lessons this year, Have Fun!

fatlazyless · 03-16-2010, 05:50 AM

www.wyc-nh.org located in Gilford at the south end of Dockham Shore Rd is one possibility.

Another possibility; moored behind the Inn at Church Point on Meredith Bay, there's about a 24' sailboat w/ SAIL NH in hugh letters on the hull, which must be available for adult lessons.

ApS · 03-16-2010, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slickcraft

You could inquire at the Lake Winnipesaukee Sailing Association:
http://www.lwsa.org/

Or at http://www.lwa.org/, (Lake Wentworth) where the ratio of sailboats is greater than on Lake Winnipesaukee, per capita.

A recent race brought out 31 sailors

one-quarter of whose skippers had never sailed before! http://www.lwa.org/index.php?option=...=103&Itemid=39

(So, go buy a sailboat).

icg56 · 03-16-2010, 05:34 PM

Meredith Bay Sailing has instruction for adults on a J-Boat. It is the one at the Inn at Church Point in Meredith. Should be a sign up on the sailboat in season with contact information. The two guys that do the lessons are the best on the Lake - college racers with top rate certification. They also sail in the Virgin Islands.

Rattlesnake Gal · 03-17-2010, 09:18 AM

Meredith Bay Sailing Association

Lake Winnipesaukee Sailing Association

According to New Hampshire Boat Museum, The Wolfeboro Parks and Recreation Department will be offering 2010 Community Sailing that will offer weekly sailing lessons for Beginners, Intermediates and Advanced.

winnipiseogee · 03-23-2010, 07:31 PM

I really appreciate all your input and given that I live in Meredith I'm excited to speak with Meredith Bay Sailing - if that doesn't work it sounds like there are a lot of other great options! Thanks again.

ApS · 03-26-2010, 07:00 PM

I've forgotten where the term "In Irons" comes from in sailing's history, but pointing your boat directly into the wind will result in a "stall".

With more time on the water, it'll be possible to sail backwards

from the "In Irons" position.

(It's used intentionally to pick up a mooring, but more frequently, it's a spot where the boat "Won't do anything". Grrrrrr.

Points of Sail

"Running" suggests speed, but surprisingly, is not the fastest way to sail. The other points of sail are variations of a "reach", and it wouldn't hurt to memorize these basic terms—now.

Winnipesaukee · 04-09-2010, 01:47 PM

"Irons" is also called "stays" among younger sailors.
I believe the term comes from comparing a boat pointing into the wind to a trapped prisoner "in irons".

And just to confuse you...

Sailing Backward!

It's a great skill to have around tight docks.

03-15-2010, 06:33 PM	#1
winnipiseogee Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 297 Thanks: 67 Thanked 152 Times in 79 Posts	Sailing Lessons Just spent a few weeks in the virgin islands and decided that I need to learn how to sail!!! I've spent my life life on boats so I'm pretty comfortable on the water - I just need the specifics on sailing. Can anyone recommend a good place to go for some sailing instruction? Anywhere on the lake is fine. Thanks

03-16-2010, 05:50 AM	#4
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,527 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 295 Thanked 957 Times in 698 Posts	www.wyc-nh.org located in Gilford at the south end of Dockham Shore Rd is one possibility. Another possibility; moored behind the Inn at Church Point on Meredith Bay, there's about a 24' sailboat w/ SAIL NH in hugh letters on the hull, which must be available for adult lessons. __________________ ... down and out, liv'n that Walmart side of the lake!

03-16-2010, 05:34 PM	#6
icg56 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 77 Thanks: 3 Thanked 29 Times in 16 Posts	Sailing Lessons Meredith Bay Sailing has instruction for adults on a J-Boat. It is the one at the Inn at Church Point in Meredith. Should be a sign up on the sailboat in season with contact information. The two guys that do the lessons are the best on the Lake - college racers with top rate certification. They also sail in the Virgin Islands.

03-17-2010, 09:18 AM	#7
Rattlesnake Gal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Central NH Posts: 5,252 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,447 Thanked 1,349 Times in 475 Posts	Learn to Sail in The Lakes Region Meredith Bay Sailing Association Lake Winnipesaukee Sailing Association According to New Hampshire Boat Museum, The Wolfeboro Parks and Recreation Department will be offering 2010 Community Sailing that will offer weekly sailing lessons for Beginners, Intermediates and Advanced.

03-23-2010, 07:31 PM	#8
winnipiseogee Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 297 Thanks: 67 Thanked 152 Times in 79 Posts	Thanks!!! I really appreciate all your input and given that I live in Meredith I'm excited to speak with Meredith Bay Sailing - if that doesn't work it sounds like there are a lot of other great options! Thanks again.

03-15-2010, 06:46 PM	#2
Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and West Alton Posts: 3,218 Thanks: 1,173 Thanked 2,002 Times in 915 Posts	You could inquire at the Lake Winnipesaukee Sailing Association: http://www.lwsa.org/ While the advertised classes are for kids age 8 to 16, they may have suggestions as to where you can get adult instruction.

03-16-2010, 05:05 AM	#3
CUINS Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 16 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	LWSA will be offering evening adult sailing lessons this year, Have Fun!

03-26-2010, 07:00 PM	#9
ApS Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Florida (Sebring & Keys), Wolfeboro Posts: 5,788 Thanks: 2,085 Thanked 742 Times in 532 Posts	How-'Bout A Briefing—HERE? I've forgotten where the term "In Irons" comes from in sailing's history, but pointing your boat directly into the wind will result in a "stall". With more time on the water, it'll be possible to sail backwards from the "In Irons" position. (It's used intentionally to pick up a mooring, but more frequently, it's a spot where the boat "Won't do anything". Grrrrrr. Points of Sail "Running" suggests speed, but surprisingly, is not the fastest way to sail. The other points of sail are variations of a "reach", and it wouldn't hurt to memorize these basic terms—now.

04-09-2010, 01:47 PM	#10
Winnipesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 233 Thanks: 14 Thanked 16 Times in 12 Posts	"Irons" is also called "stays" among younger sailors. I believe the term comes from comparing a boat pointing into the wind to a trapped prisoner "in irons". And just to confuse you... Sailing Backward! It's a great skill to have around tight docks. __________________ Sail fast, live slow!