I'm not aware of any classes that do that - they'd probably have
some trouble getting liability insurance.

I would suggest hooking up with someone doing some offshore racing.
You'll get experience and when the going gets tough, you'll have
a big group of people to deal with the problems. The key is
hooking up with an experienced crew.

Matt

"Wayne" wrote in message
...
Does anyone know where to find good solid instruction with hands on
experience in sailing in heavy weather? I would like to find an
experiential course where I will get instruction and actual experience
in dealing with storms and weather that is worse than I am likely to
encounter on my own.

Thanks for any suggestions,

Wayne


Remove the "NOSPAM" in the email address.

I'm not aware of any classes that do that - they'd probably have
some trouble getting liability insurance.

I would suggest hooking up with someone doing some offshore racing.
You'll get experience and when the going gets tough, you'll have
a big group of people to deal with the problems. The key is
hooking up with an experienced crew.

Matt

"Wayne" wrote in message
...
Does anyone know where to find good solid instruction with hands on
experience in sailing in heavy weather? I would like to find an
experiential course where I will get instruction and actual experience
in dealing with storms and weather that is worse than I am likely to
encounter on my own.

Thanks for any suggestions,

Wayne


Remove the "NOSPAM" in the email address.

Wayne wrote:

Does anyone know where to find good solid instruction with hands on
experience in sailing in heavy weather? I would like to find an
experiential course where I will get instruction and actual experience
in dealing with storms and weather that is worse than I am likely to
encounter on my own.


Sounds like you want to do a Bermuda race or perhaps the rally down to
the BVI. They seem to get weather often enough.

--
Jere Lull
Xan-a-Deux ('73 Tanzer 28 #4 out of Tolchester, MD)
Xan's Pages: http://members.dca.net/jerelull/X-Main.html
Our BVI FAQs (290+ pics) http://homepage.mac.com/jerelull/BVI/

Wayne wrote:

Does anyone know where to find good solid instruction with hands on
experience in sailing in heavy weather? I would like to find an
experiential course where I will get instruction and actual experience
in dealing with storms and weather that is worse than I am likely to
encounter on my own.


Sounds like you want to do a Bermuda race or perhaps the rally down to
the BVI. They seem to get weather often enough.

--
Jere Lull
Xan-a-Deux ('73 Tanzer 28 #4 out of Tolchester, MD)
Xan's Pages: http://members.dca.net/jerelull/X-Main.html
Our BVI FAQs (290+ pics) http://homepage.mac.com/jerelull/BVI/

On Sun, 30 Nov 2003 21:13:06 -0800, Wayne
wrote:

Thanks for the suggestions. I think I am probably too old (62) and
inexperienced to be of any value to a racing crew. My interest is in
being safe while cruising, and becoming a little less apprehensive
about going offshore.

Wayne
Well, if you're fit enough, join a delivery crew and offer to pay your
way. You are much more likely to convince a delivery skipper to take
you if you have special skills such as navigation, engines,
watch-standing or cooking. 62 can be tennis-playing age, or half-dead.
A good skipper will know. If you bring skills to the table, he/she may
pay you...as well as teach.

R.

On Sun, 30 Nov 2003 21:13:06 -0800, Wayne
wrote:

Thanks for the suggestions. I think I am probably too old (62) and
inexperienced to be of any value to a racing crew. My interest is in
being safe while cruising, and becoming a little less apprehensive
about going offshore.

Wayne
Well, if you're fit enough, join a delivery crew and offer to pay your
way. You are much more likely to convince a delivery skipper to take
you if you have special skills such as navigation, engines,
watch-standing or cooking. 62 can be tennis-playing age, or half-dead.
A good skipper will know. If you bring skills to the table, he/she may
pay you...as well as teach.

R.