Jim K. wrote:
Like I said - I'm from a blue collar family and if I can do it myself,
I will do it myself


The "I can fix it myself" attitude is priceless. Also the
ability to do some study & learning beforehand so you avoid
the big mistakes.




This is a great idea, joining a club and learning from the
members as well as taking lessons.


They have a training class in a couple of weeks.


Don't forget the public library. I bet they have huge piles
of sailing books, an excellent learning resource.

Being part of the local sailing community is a huge plus.
You can crew for others, learn from different skippers; also
with winter coming on you might consider volunteering to
help some people do work on their boats.

DSK