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79manz
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« on: June 22, 2011, 10:05:26 PM »
Hi there,

I'd stop sailing for a few years due to laziness & other factor. However, I would like to sail once again. Care to advise if I should go thru the course again or shall I rent one & test out if I still remember how to sail.  Huh

Cheers!
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« Reply #1 on: June 23, 2011, 06:14:17 PM »
I've heard that even after many years you can pretty much take up where you left off. Apparently it's one of those things you never forget, like riding a bike or scoring with your wife's younger sister.
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Denis Wee
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« Reply #2 on: June 24, 2011, 08:41:09 AM »
Just go ahead, rent a board and rig and start sailing again.
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79manz
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« Reply #3 on: June 24, 2011, 11:51:24 AM »
That's one thing I guess I had totally forgotten is how to rig the sail to the boom. I remember my coach mentioned something about tying some unique knots... Anyway, thanks for the feedback. Will try it out.  Cheesy
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« Reply #4 on: June 24, 2011, 11:32:00 PM »
Can't rig properly? NO PROBLEM!  Just go!

Here's a little video to get you motivated.  It was shot right here at East Coast:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gcyz3F0FdCQ

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« Reply #5 on: June 25, 2011, 10:39:11 AM »
Quote from: 79manz on June 24, 2011, 11:51:24 AM
.... how to rig the sail to the boom. I remember my coach mentioned something about tying some unique knots...

Just ask anyone on the beach; that's what I used to do with good success.

Alternatively just secure it with a taut line half-hitch Gordian
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« Reply #6 on: July 19, 2011, 05:06:39 PM »
Dear all,

Well, as I still don't feel confident, I took the 1 Day course. Actually, it's quite refreshing & I feel more confident. Thanks to Jeremy & Chris for their coaching. Do look forward for more practice in future. Need to nurse my bruises I got at the mean time....

Cheers!!!  Grin
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