FireKat Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 Am new to the hobie scene and am looking for anyone who may require a crew person to go for a sail in the sunshine coast area. I am interested in getting into the racing side of things - seriously. I am female, 37, 60kgs, strong fit and healthy. Am not a wuss either! Ideally i would love to be trained up by someone who is already racing and has their own boat. I dont know if i am chasing rainbows....or if i am going to find someone who can help me with this - i am just putting it out there! Still, if there is anyone out there who just wants to go for a sail....and i can learn a few things, let me know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mal gray Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 Hi Kat, put a post on the Hobie message board in the QLD section http://www.hobiecat.asn.au/bb Most Hobie sailors visit that board Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireKat Posted July 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 thanks....will do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireKat Posted August 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 Hey Mal i went to the website you recommended and registered (keen to put my ad up there)- but you cant post until the administrator aproves your registration - and they are taking their sweet time. Its been several days now and i havent even recieved an auto-responder message. *shrug.......guess i will keep trying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darcy1945 Posted August 4, 2007 Report Share Posted August 4, 2007 Hi firecat. At 60k you should have no trouble getting a crew pos, but if you have completed a sail training course, you should just go sailing on any 14/4.3, You should start cat rigged then progress to jib and trapeze. Check out local clubs and talk to owners, but definately stick to a 14 and sail your first season with bouyancy attached to the top of the mast (2 x 1 litre bottles tied to the head of your main will suffice). You are notg chasing rainbows, we have club members who started sailing 14s in their 60-70s. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireKat Posted August 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2007 Hey thanks darcy! Good advice. I do understand that 14s are the ideal place to start - but i am a 'team' girl. I really dislike doing stuff on my own...with no one to share the thrills n spills with. Unfortunately i havent had much of a response for anyone willing to go sailing with a novice in my area (who has a boat). i plan to go up to the King of the Lake (Nacra) at Lake Cootharaba on the 18th to check it out, ask some questions - and hopefully line up a couple of sailing days. Also, a fantastic idea - the couple of 2litre bottles at the top of the mast. I was going to invest in a bob....but the bottles will suit me fine! I am doing as much research and talking to as many cat sailors as i can to gain info on this sport. Thanks again for your input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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