subject: Where You Can Go to Learn Sailing? [print this page] So you're interested in sailing but don't know where to start. The following list provides a few different ways you can start discovering more about this great sport, but we strongly recommend that beginners take classes from a certified sailing school:
Through friends. Some of Peter's friends introduced him to sailing in his teens. Your first taste of the sport may be aboard a friend's boat. But unless your friend is a certified sailing instructor with plenty of free time to dedicate to your education, you should probably just enjoy the ride and plan on getting your first formal training from a professional sailing instructor.
By reading books and magazines. Many books have been written on all aspects of sailing from sailing basics to classic sea adventures. A number of great sailing magazines offer a combination of instruction, entertainment, and feature stories for the sailor. Our favorite is Sailing World because it focuses on the racing aspect of the sport (and Peter is the editor at large). Some other great national magazines in the United States are Cruising World, Sail, Yachting, and Sailing. Like many sports, sailing is part mental and part physical. You can study its theories from an article, a book, or in a classroom, but you can only discover some things with the wind in your face and your hand on the tiller or ropes.
On your own. Purchasing (or borrowing) a boat and teaching yourself to sail is entirely possible. After all, sailing isn't nuclear physics. However, we don't recommend teaching yourself (in fact, we totally discourage it) because it may be downright dangerous. When you leave the shore behind, you're in the hands of Mother Nature and she can be a harsh taskmaster on occasion. Practice on your own, but learn the basics from a qualified instructor first.
In a formal class from a professional instructor. Have an idea of where we're heading? We feel very strongly that despite all the options, you should get your education from a pro.
Where You Can Go to Learn Sailing?
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