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Do any of yall sail? #4189972 09/02/24 06:45 PM 09/02/24 06:45 PM
Joined: Jan 2017 Posts: 6,704 Mobile, AL P Pwyse OP 14 point
Pwyse OP 14 point P Joined: Jan 2017 Posts: 6,704 Mobile, AL	I know this is a long shot, but do any of you guys know how to sail? Me and the wife want to get 2 other couple friends of ours and fly over to the US Virgin Islands, rent a 50' catamaran sailboat, and island hop for 7-10 days. Problem is I have pretty much zero sailing experience. I have ran big boats before but never a sailboat. I mean, I know the concept and somewhat know the lingo but have zero experience actually captaining a sailboat. Are we biting off more than we can chew?

Re: Do any of yall sail? [Re: Pwyse] #4189985 09/02/24 07:02 PM 09/02/24 07:02 PM
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Remington270 Freak of Nature R Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 22,079 USA	Yes. Hire a captain and split the cost. It’s not as expensive as you would think.

Re: Do any of yall sail? [Re: Remington270] #4189987 09/02/24 07:07 PM 09/02/24 07:07 PM
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Bustinbeards Booner Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 11,299 Central, Al	Originally Posted by Remington270 Yes. Hire a captain and split the cost. It’s not as expensive as you would think. This…. Enjoy the trip. Let someone else stress about it. Maybe even get in a little fishing Originally Posted by Wiley Coyote I Well, the way I see it is there's just too many assholes On a good day there's a bunch of assholes in here. On a bad day there's too many assholes in here.

Re: Do any of yall sail? [Re: Remington270] #4189991 09/02/24 07:08 PM 09/02/24 07:08 PM
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Pwyse OP 14 point P Joined: Jan 2017 Posts: 6,704 Mobile, AL	Originally Posted by Remington270 Yes. Hire a captain and split the cost. It’s not as expensive as you would think. $300 a day plus tip. So almost a grand. I just don't know if I would like sharing the boat with a stranger. I could take that 3 grand and probably just get a powered catamaran. I would have no problem with that.

Re: Do any of yall sail? [Re: Pwyse] #4189992 09/02/24 07:09 PM 09/02/24 07:09 PM
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JohnG 8 point J Joined: Nov 2018 Posts: 2,013 Orange Beach, AL	Hunt down Captain Ron. Your wife will have a gooood time.

Re: Do any of yall sail? [Re: Pwyse] #4189993 09/02/24 07:11 PM 09/02/24 07:11 PM
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Pwyse OP 14 point P Joined: Jan 2017 Posts: 6,704 Mobile, AL	Do you guys think at worst we could just motor everywhere? It says it will make 8-9 knots under power. I think if we sailed at 50% wind speed we would be about the same speed right? Sorry I might be making an incorrect assumption there.

Re: Do any of yall sail? [Re: JohnG] #4189995 09/02/24 07:13 PM 09/02/24 07:13 PM
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Pwyse OP 14 point P Joined: Jan 2017 Posts: 6,704 Mobile, AL	Originally Posted by JohnG Hunt down Captain Ron. Your wife will have a gooood time. He couldn't handle it.

Re: Do any of yall sail? [Re: Pwyse] #4190006 09/02/24 07:30 PM 09/02/24 07:30 PM
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Bronco 74 10 point Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 3,956 Huntsville, Al	There is a reason I have a 150 hp mercury. "We have an opponent in this state that we work every day, 365 days a year, to dominate."

Re: Do any of yall sail? [Re: JohnG] #4190007 09/02/24 07:32 PM 09/02/24 07:32 PM
Joined: Jun 2013 Posts: 55,219 Gee's Bend/At The Hog Pen James Freak of Nature
James Freak of Nature Joined: Jun 2013 Posts: 55,219 Gee's Bend/At The Hog Pen	Originally Posted by JohnG Hunt down Captain Ron. Your wife will have a gooood time. Hell i was thinking about Claude 🤣🤣 Do not regret growing older, it's a privilege denied to many!

Re: Do any of yall sail? [Re: Pwyse] #4190008 09/02/24 07:32 PM 09/02/24 07:32 PM
Joined: Jun 2013 Posts: 55,219 Gee's Bend/At The Hog Pen James Freak of Nature
James Freak of Nature Joined: Jun 2013 Posts: 55,219 Gee's Bend/At The Hog Pen	Originally Posted by Pwyse Originally Posted by JohnG Hunt down Captain Ron. Your wife will have a gooood time. He couldn't handle it. 😏 Do not regret growing older, it's a privilege denied to many!

Re: Do any of yall sail? [Re: James] #4190012 09/02/24 07:36 PM 09/02/24 07:36 PM
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Pwyse OP 14 point P Joined: Jan 2017 Posts: 6,704 Mobile, AL	Originally Posted by James Originally Posted by JohnG Hunt down Captain Ron. Your wife will have a gooood time. Hell i was thinking about Claude 🤣🤣 Haha I forgot about that part of that movie. That's a classic.

Re: Do any of yall sail? [Re: Pwyse] #4190014 09/02/24 07:37 PM 09/02/24 07:37 PM
Joined: Jun 2013 Posts: 55,219 Gee's Bend/At The Hog Pen James Freak of Nature
James Freak of Nature Joined: Jun 2013 Posts: 55,219 Gee's Bend/At The Hog Pen	Originally Posted by Pwyse Originally Posted by James Originally Posted by JohnG Hunt down Captain Ron. Your wife will have a gooood time. Hell i was thinking about Claude 🤣🤣 Haha I forgot about that part of that movie. That's a classic. Aww yea but Capt Ron totally different movie though 😁 Do not regret growing older, it's a privilege denied to many!

Re: Do any of yall sail? [Re: Pwyse] #4190027 09/02/24 07:54 PM 09/02/24 07:54 PM
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Overland 8 point O Joined: Dec 2018 Posts: 1,230 Central AL	I think Dixie Sailing Club on Lake Martin offers sailing lessons.

Re: Do any of yall sail? [Re: Remington270] #4190099 09/02/24 09:27 PM 09/02/24 09:27 PM
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HDS64 4 point H Joined: Sep 2015 Posts: 322 North Al.	Originally Posted by Remington270 Yes. Hire a captain and split the cost. It’s not as expensive as you would think. Let someone else deal with the headaches so you can kick back and enjoy.

Re: Do any of yall sail? [Re: Overland] #4190117 09/02/24 09:58 PM 09/02/24 09:58 PM
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Pwyse OP 14 point P Joined: Jan 2017 Posts: 6,704 Mobile, AL	Originally Posted by Overland I think Dixie Sailing Club on Lake Martin offers sailing lessons. I thought about doing that here too. It would be next spring before we went so I would have some time to learn somewhat what to do.

Re: Do any of yall sail? [Re: Pwyse] #4190118 09/02/24 09:58 PM 09/02/24 09:58 PM
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kkfish 10 point K Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 3,139 tuscaloosa	Yes they have plenty that will do it for u. Don’t try to work just play

Re: Do any of yall sail? [Re: Pwyse] #4190141 09/02/24 11:00 PM 09/02/24 11:00 PM
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Southal spike S Joined: Jan 2017 Posts: 20 Atmore, Al	You most definitely could power everywhere and truthfully that is what more than you would think are doing in the islands anyway. The boats are just more comfortable on certain points of wind with a sail up even f you are motor sailing. Just keep the amount of sail out very small until you are comfortable with the motions and be extremely careful with a wind from any point behind as this in when you can have accidental gybes and break things. That is a lot of boat though and I would be surprised that the outfitters would rent it to someone without sailing experience . I have had several sailboats over the years if you have any questions. Anchoring safely is definitely something you want to study up on if you never have had to rely on an anchor in a storm or want to be able to sleep soundly. Sounds like an awesome vacation!

Re: Do any of yall sail? [Re: Pwyse] #4190142 09/02/24 11:07 PM 09/02/24 11:07 PM
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Southal spike S Joined: Jan 2017 Posts: 20 Atmore, Al	And to answer the question about speed. With a sailboat that is adequately powered(most charter boats are as a majority of their customers are going to power more than sail) the speed under full power will be very close to what you can achieve under sail in fair conditions. Currents, sea conditions, and unfavorable wind conditions are when the sails can really help out.

Re: Do any of yall sail? [Re: Pwyse] #4190159 09/03/24 03:14 AM 09/03/24 03:14 AM
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Re: Do any of yall sail? [Re: Southal] #4190180 09/03/24 06:13 AM 09/03/24 06:13 AM
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Pwyse OP 14 point P Joined: Jan 2017 Posts: 6,704 Mobile, AL	Originally Posted by Southal You most definitely could power everywhere and truthfully that is what more than you would think are doing in the islands anyway. The boats are just more comfortable on certain points of wind with a sail up even f you are motor sailing. Just keep the amount of sail out very small until you are comfortable with the motions and be extremely careful with a wind from any point behind as this in when you can have accidental gybes and break things. That is a lot of boat though and I would be surprised that the outfitters would rent it to someone without sailing experience . I have had several sailboats over the years if you have any questions. Anchoring safely is definitely something you want to study up on if you never have had to rely on an anchor in a storm or want to be able to sleep soundly. Sounds like an awesome vacation! Thanks for the sound advice Southal. I've anchored boats up to 65 foot but the biggest cat boat was a 34'. From what I understand, about 75% of the time there are mooring balls available. But the boat will be equipped with a windless and a bridle. All should be shallow water anchoring barring an emergency. And the route will not be open water for the most part. We will just be island hopping in protected waters.

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