Im a sailing novice, a beginning sailor, whats important in learning to sail?
In a nutshell, the right boat for the right class is critical. We strongly believe that adults are best taught on smaller keelboats in the 19 to 23 foot range rather than much larger keelboats. This said, there are exceptions and there are circumstances which make a larger boat even in the forty foot range reasonable. One of these exceptions is when a family takes a course together. It is difficult to impossible to expect that all members will be on the same level of experience. One of the great benefits is that everyone “speaks the same language” in a course like this and your most likely crew, your family, can grow comfortable and confident together. The disadvantage is that it is more difficult for the novice or beginning sailor, to get a “feel” of the boat and how it interacts with the wind and waves. This “feel” develops from various maneuvers under sail and power. The “feel” is easier gained from the smaller keelboat experience which then transfers very well to larger keelboats.
