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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/Kpronline1 on 2025-07-30 18:32:09+00:00.

I’m curious—how many of you took up sailing later in life? I’m 52 and have wanted to get into it for the past 10 years but haven’t done anything about it until now. I’ve started looking into local classes and plan to eventually purchase a boat. I’m from the Jersey Shore, where sailing opportunities for beginners are somewhat limited, but my goal is to move to Florida within the next five years, where I can really put my sailing skills to use. I’d love to hear what challenges others have faced when learning to sail at an older age.

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/stumbledalong on 2025-07-30 15:55:53+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/The_Kater on 2025-07-30 15:08:50+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/dirigibleplum87 on 2025-07-30 10:04:01+00:00.

With the news about the tsunami in the Pacific I wondered what stories/advice/news people here would have.

What would you do?

Would there be enough time to go out to deep enough water?

Would you hope for the best for you precious vessel and head to high ground with everyone else?

If you're on a passage offshore away from people and public announcements and cell service, is there any sort of emergency alert system what would reach the common sailor? VHF/Satphone? Would it matter?

Id like to know anyone's thoughts

And good luck to all in the Pacific right now.

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/AzothXIV on 2025-07-30 10:00:05+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/Popular_Net477 on 2025-07-29 22:40:57+00:00.

Hey,

So I’m stuck in the unfortunate circumstance where I can no longer pay for my slip, it just got too expensive and all the good jobs near me laid off most of their employees(including me) but I’m unwilling to give up sailing and living on my boat in any way. I’m planning to go anchor out at one of the only free anchorages that I know of left on the west coast. It just so happens to be situated next to one of the wealthiest communities in the us, and they’re itching to close it on us, every time a boat washes up on their beach they put out a propaganda news article slandering boaters as irresponsible and potentially on drugs.

Would anyone have any advice on what to do or where might be better to go, I was born and raised in Cali but the damn gentry wants everyone out who isn’t committed to living their lives in a c-suite or is working 2-3 jobs. I can’t manage that and I’m dealing with a full time job in the form of my health on top of it, I’m a type 1 diabetic. I’m open to the idea of emigrating at this point, my work skills are firmly grounded in mechanics, specifically mechanical assembly and maintenance. But I have no degree, just a high school education.

My plan for being in the anchorage near by would be to move around quite often so the locals and specifically harbor patrol can’t say my vessel isn’t seaworthy for any reason, I also keep the vessel in meticulously good maintenance. I’ve downsized to live out of the boat full time, sold my car and got a manual folding bike.

Here we go I guess. 🤷🏼‍♂️

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/ThePrinceofTJ on 2025-07-29 13:20:09+00:00.

Does anybody know how this happened?

My kids go to a similar summer sailing camp in Florida. Want to learn as much as i can about this incident, to ensure the risk of it happening again is eliminated.

https://abcnews.go.com/US/miami-beach-sailboat-capsized-youth-sailing-program/story?id=124149834

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/Christopherfromtheuk on 2025-07-29 10:43:14+00:00.

Original Title: The 2025 Fastnet race winner, SVR Lazartigue, rounding the Fastnet rock this weekend on the race 100th anniversary. I was incredibly lucky to watch it go around the lighthouse. They are awe inspiring machines and zoom along at 30kts in near silence!

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/rmslashusr on 2025-07-29 00:25:53+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/Imaginary-Hornet-896 on 2025-07-28 23:57:12+00:00.

This is unfortunate. I know that the barges are sneaky. I often locate them at the last moment here in NYC harbor.

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/Quirky_Test3302 on 2025-07-28 23:05:20+00:00.

Hey everyone! This Thursday I’m heading out on my first-ever sailing trip — and I’m ridiculously excited (!!!).

For context: I’m not the one sailing — I’ll be a guest along for the ride — and it’s a 6-day trip. I’ve never been on a sailboat before or even boat (unless you count canoes and kayaks, lol), and I have no idea what I’m doing when it comes to packing.

So I’m calling on the seasoned sailors/boaters/travelers here: What’s one thing you absolutely recommend bringing — something you’d never leave the dock without?

Bonus points if it’s something people often forget until it’s too late. Thanks in advance!

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/whyrumalwaysgone on 2025-07-28 22:27:13+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/funnergy on 2025-07-28 18:44:43+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/BrendanIrish on 2025-07-28 16:26:32+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/Complex_Impressive on 2025-07-28 10:47:34+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/HelicopterUpbeat5199 on 2025-07-28 00:57:37+00:00.

And tiller! I have a 24 ft Neptune from 1978 sitting at anchor. I climbed abord today and suddenly realized my rudder was just gone.

It's a 5 foot long slab of fiberglass that feels like it weighs 50 pounds. It's probably on the bottom in 8 to 20 feet of water.

I'm trying to figure out what to do.

• Have a new one made? (who by?) Probably costs more than the whole boat is worth.
• Make one myself - Do I have the time? Skill? Even the pintles probably cost hundreds.
• Snorkling for prizes! Low chance of success, but cheap!

Any advice?

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/chigganutta on 2025-07-27 22:46:24+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/k2v2p2 on 2025-07-28 03:52:58+00:00.

Hiya sailors,

When you are a member of a yacht club with reciprocal privileges, what does that usually include?

Can you simply show up at another club with your membership card and expect access to seating areas, dining, and general facilities? Is it acceptable to hang out for a bit, maybe even set up your laptop and get some work done with a nice view? And if a club hosts something like Friday races, is it cool to join for a day as a visiting member?

This would not be a regular thing obviously, just let's check this club out for a day kind of thing.

Curious if you guys know how much flexibility is typically extended to visiting members.

Thanks!

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/Anstigmat on 2025-07-27 22:26:04+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/Intelligent_Buyer_23 on 2025-07-27 17:30:02+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/frozenhawaiian on 2025-07-27 15:09:12+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/samuelbeek on 2025-07-27 08:15:19+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/yeahthatpatch on 2025-07-27 07:08:38+00:00.

This maybe

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/Imaginary-Hornet-896 on 2025-07-27 01:21:01+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/hello_three23 on 2025-07-26 15:14:00+00:00.

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