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Am I to old
4 July 2007, 2:49 PM
David
Joined 4 Jul 2007
2 posts

Hi everybody,

I am looking for a new pastime at the moment, being retired and approaching 63 years old, do you think I am to old to start learning to sail.

I have been looking at buying a small used yacht 20ft to 30ft, with having no sailing experience, would it be fool hardy.

Regards David

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Am I to old
5 July 2007, 7:55 PM
Alan
Joined 8 Apr 2002
69 posts

Hi David,
As a sailing instructor I would say no you are not too old, but I would strongly advise having some lessons in a similar boat to that which you are thinking of buying, before you buy, so you have a much better idea of whether it is what you want and can handle.
Look for a local RYA registered sailing centre, or possibly a sailing centre away from where you live and turn it into a short learning holiday.
Regards
Alan
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Am I to old
5 July 2007, 9:02 PM
David
Joined 4 Jul 2007
2 posts

Hi Alan,

Thanks for the advice, I will do exactly that.

Kind Regards David.

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