ergono Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 Hi All, I was hoping to find someone in the Geelong area who could teach me to sail a cat. I have only had a few blasts in the past, the most memorable on a Hobie 16 off West Beach in Adelaide. I don't have much experience, although I do know how to sail, mostly by crewing on larger keel boats. Any contacts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loose Change Posted December 28, 2011 Report Share Posted December 28, 2011 Easiest way I know of is to get ya butt down to the nearest sailing club and introduce yourself and if you show interest in becoming a club member they will just about fall over themselves to help you. From there on it's all up to you, possibly learn from a few club members by crewing for them during the season and them maybe checking out what boats are for sale that meet your criteria. Harry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ergono Posted December 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2011 Sounds like a good idea thanks Harry. I have just moved to Geelong and I suppose I was wondering if there were any clubs that offered cats specifically, so I'll just make some enquiries through them. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rigidigi Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 Try Torquay, fisherman beach on a Sunday. They have Cats and sailing Lessons or Barwon Heads High tide. Portalington sailing club on a Sunday or check their web site. Cheers:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tornado Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 Altona Sailing Club is also not too far away. We have a fleet of Taipan 4.9's, 5.7s and Hobie 14s, along with mixed monos. Learn to sail and race classes on Saturday mornings, a couple of club boats which may be available to rent, 1 I believe is a cat such as a Paper Tiger or Hobie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelbCatSailor Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 Hi Mike, How did you go? I'm also in the same position - recently bought my first cat, and have been sailing it at st leonards and portarlingon (by trial and error). Have you found a good club with other cat sailors? Cheers, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joanne2 Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 Hello I live in geelong and i also would love to sail again. Have in the past and it is time to start again. I would need to join a team initially or of course have lessons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Turbulence Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Hi Guys, I sail in Geelong and have sailed cats for many years, I am sure we could come to some arrangement if you would like, what sort of cats do you have/are interested in? Thanks Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelbCatSailor Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Hi Ross, I no longer sail around Geelong, my gf lived there so my cat (prindle 15) was based there, but now I'll be sailing around brighton area. Portarlington was a great spot to sail while I was down that way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Turbulence Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 No worries Michael , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ergono Posted September 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 Hi Ross, Sorry I haven't checked this forum for some time, I have an old Alpha Omega 4.4 that needs some work, I'm more interested in Hobie designs for their short steep wave ability, but I'd be happy just to get mine back in the water and learn how to use it properly. Are you planning on coming down to Geelong during the next few months? Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackmozz Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 try http://altonayachtclub.org.au/ sailing school started last week......always possability of drop outs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 Ive heard a lot from Geelong.. Its cool i know .. well, It's hard to learn a new hobby. But practice makes perfect, and this is no different when it comes to sailing. Frustrating sailing experiences come from not doing enough research ahead of time or not taking a basic sailing course that teaches you the best sailing habits. You might end up so cold you can't have fun... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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