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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/GeneralFaulkner on 2025-01-14 11:46:12+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/Beginning-Currency96 on 2025-01-14 09:36:14+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/AlphaGigaChadMale on 2025-01-14 00:03:55+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/FlyLongjumping450 on 2025-01-13 22:37:42+00:00.

A solo sailor was towed into Fire Island inlet by the Coast Guard after experiencing engine trouble. Name was John, a recent Raytheon retiree. He spent a few days tied up to the dock here in New York. I was wondering if anyone knew if he successfully made it to Florida.

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/gg562ggud485 on 2025-01-13 14:01:11+00:00.

This ship cost 5% of Sweden’s GDP to build at the time. Its maiden voyage lasted only 0.70 nm before it capsized and sank.

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/Capeboatguy on 2025-01-13 13:47:04+00:00.

I attended the New England Boat Show in Boston this weekend. This show wasn't one that I attended regularly during my sailing career. Something interesting occurred when I reached back into my memory to determine the last time I had been to a winter boat show in Boston.

I realized my sailing career began at a winter boat show in Boston. My dad worked a lot when we were kids. Sunday was family day. One Sunday dad brought us to the boat show in Boston, different show operator, different venue but basically the same event.

I was awe-struck just being in the presence of all these sleek, shiny new boats. Like cars, new boats have a distinctive, sweet smell. The whole hall had that smell. That may have been one of the few times in my childhood when I was completely focused.

Dad decided to buy a boat with the money he had in his pocket, which wasn't a lot. A Sunfish look-alike fit his budget. Our family became the world's newest boat owners that day.

Truth be told, dad gave the boat to my sister. But for some reason, that little sailboat navigated its way into my imagination.

When the weather permitted, we put the boat on our little summer pond. Before long other members of the family lost interest in it. That's when I decided it was time for an adventure.

I understood what most people get. If you put a sail up and and force it to capture the wind, the boat will move. That would explain how to get the boat to move away from the wind.

There were no other sailboats on that pond. I didn't know anyone who sailed. There was no iPhone or internet to use for research. I remember thinking it didn't make any sense that sailboats could only go in one direction. Sailboats had to be able to get back from the downwind side of the pond.

I got on the boat, sailed down to the easy end of the pond, then figured out how to get back. The world's newest sailor was born that day.

The rest, as they say, is history. Or, as I'd prefer to say, at least part of it is history in the making.

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/Upstairs_Fee_1315 on 2025-01-12 21:28:40+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/Firefighterkid86 on 2025-01-13 00:24:16+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/Lukksia on 2025-01-12 22:01:17+00:00.

I'm talking about the realistic physics, ability to play anywhere in the world and go anywhere you want, and lots of different types of boats (not just sailboats too). I really hope something like this comes out some day because I would play the crap out of it. if anyone has game recommendations for something kind of like it then let me know, but from what i can find, it dosent seem to exist

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/velvethammer125 on 2025-01-12 20:55:24+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/cheeeky_ on 2025-01-12 18:42:09+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/Cold_Figure8236 on 2025-01-12 18:27:02+00:00.

No, I am not rich. But I own a Contessa 32 since many years and have inherited a Hallberg that was my father's. One of them has to go because two boats will be too expensive and too much work. I plan to do longer solo trips eventually, maybe even a circumnavigation. Which one should I keep and upgrade, or should I sell both and get a completely different boat? To me the Hallberger is more comfortable but the Contessa is more proven.

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/Unique_visitor666 on 2025-01-12 10:45:17+00:00.

I’ve had some experience on a yacht but I want to learn to sail little dinghys. I am 40 years old, not overweight but average fitness/strength. Do you think I can work it out or is it better to take some lessons? Location is Sydney harbour

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/fragglerock on 2025-01-11 13:32:35+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/Wolfinthesno on 2025-01-11 22:00:53+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/ValiXX79 on 2025-01-11 19:15:06+00:00.

Hi, asking for a friend. So, couple both mid 30's, no kids. He wants to take a 5 years break from working ( he can afford it) and want to go sailing. He has some experience. She doesnt want to do that. She wants to fly in 1-2 times per month where he's located, mostly in the Caribbeans. Any suggestions/advices i can provide them? Imo, i dont see how this relationship will survive. What's your feedback? Thank you in advance.

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/doedelflaps on 2025-01-11 10:26:30+00:00.

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