how to crew for a skiff
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superwomant
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thats a really good idea, I'll talk to people in c-class tent. I've not tried to go on Thursday since the bigger boats don't race on Thursday...
sail_like_a_girl
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More adults are sailing 29ers now because they are a great boat that delivers a thrilling ride...
doghouse
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:huh:
mustang__1
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oh burn in hell doghouse...
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superwomant,
That's great you want to sail 14s! Suggestion, perhaps you've already been to the 14 website, and posted your info under the crew section with your sailing exp etc. If you need a link, just ping me. There are location specific links on the world 14 site, which may get you some faster replies.
Here in So Ca, we'll (BWR, Irrational) usually set up a "sail a 14 day" intro/training weekend, every year, or so, to get people to check out 14s in a relaxed manner. Not sure if the Toronto fleet does anything like that.
North Americans are coming up in a few weekends out of SailNewport, you could always check it out first hand and meet alot of very friendly folks. May even get a pick up ride just to check it out.
You most likely will not get a ride on a top boat, precisely due to the time/cost it takes to repair any "newbie crew errors", so getting out on an older 14 with an experienced helm in a relaxed manner would be key.
The timing may be a bit off now, as others posted above, the Toronto fleet is getting ready for their busy season.
Just be prepared to get wet, bruised, sore, but once you're on the wire on a nice kite run, there's nothing else like it.
cheers
That's great you want to sail 14s! Suggestion, perhaps you've already been to the 14 website, and posted your info under the crew section with your sailing exp etc. If you need a link, just ping me. There are location specific links on the world 14 site, which may get you some faster replies.
Here in So Ca, we'll (BWR, Irrational) usually set up a "sail a 14 day" intro/training weekend, every year, or so, to get people to check out 14s in a relaxed manner. Not sure if the Toronto fleet does anything like that.
North Americans are coming up in a few weekends out of SailNewport, you could always check it out first hand and meet alot of very friendly folks. May even get a pick up ride just to check it out.
You most likely will not get a ride on a top boat, precisely due to the time/cost it takes to repair any "newbie crew errors", so getting out on an older 14 with an experienced helm in a relaxed manner would be key.
The timing may be a bit off now, as others posted above, the Toronto fleet is getting ready for their busy season.
Just be prepared to get wet, bruised, sore, but once you're on the wire on a nice kite run, there's nothing else like it.
cheers
BalticBandit
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True - a 49er is way faster (grabbing my coat and heading for the door).Just be prepared to get wet, bruised, sore, but once you're on the wire on a nice kite run, there's nothing else like it.
cheers
superwomant
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Thanks for the tips! I couldn't post on the website yet because I need the admin to let me register a username. I really hope they have something like that here too, it's such a good idea!superwomant,
That's great you want to sail 14s! Suggestion, perhaps you've already been to the 14 website, and posted your info under the crew section with your sailing exp etc. If you need a link, just ping me. There are location specific links on the world 14 site, which may get you some faster replies.
Here in So Ca, we'll (BWR, Irrational) usually set up a "sail a 14 day" intro/training weekend, every year, or so, to get people to check out 14s in a relaxed manner. Not sure if the Toronto fleet does anything like that.
North Americans are coming up in a few weekends out of SailNewport, you could always check it out first hand and meet alot of very friendly folks. May even get a pick up ride just to check it out.
You most likely will not get a ride on a top boat, precisely due to the time/cost it takes to repair any "newbie crew errors", so getting out on an older 14 with an experienced helm in a relaxed manner would be key.
The timing may be a bit off now, as others posted above, the Toronto fleet is getting ready for their busy season.
Just be prepared to get wet, bruised, sore, but once you're on the wire on a nice kite run, there's nothing else like it.
cheers
hahaTrue - a 49er is way faster (grabbing my coat and heading for the door).Just be prepared to get wet, bruised, sore, but once you're on the wire on a nice kite run, there's nothing else like it.
cheers
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Skiff crew isn't quite as experience intense as it may seem - You need to know basic sailing stuff, but don't need to be a prostar. The fact is your first year will be a gong show, but a fun gong show. If you have sailed for a while, are in good shape and are genuinely interested, you'll do great.
If I were to pick an ideal crew, I would be much more concerned with attitude and fitness then skill. Skill can be taught, but if the crew is too fat and lazy to make it to the lake, you're fighting a losing battle.
You have to start somewhere; skiff sailing is a totally different beast and the learning curve can be pretty steep. I would find a boat, jump in it and go! Just watch out for the orange whips. Seriously.
If I were to pick an ideal crew, I would be much more concerned with attitude and fitness then skill. Skill can be taught, but if the crew is too fat and lazy to make it to the lake, you're fighting a losing battle.
You have to start somewhere; skiff sailing is a totally different beast and the learning curve can be pretty steep. I would find a boat, jump in it and go! Just watch out for the orange whips. Seriously.
OILCOUNTRY
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Yah, those Fat Crews will really Kill you......But if there quick off the wire they can make up for it.
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I can't believe we let this go for so long.
Crew rules on a skiff:
1. No matter what you're mama named you, always answer to Fuck.
2. As crew, it is your job to rig the boat while the skipper goes of to brag about how good they are. Then at the end of the day, it is again your job to make sure that a cold beer is the first thing the skipper touches after touching shore and that the boat is properly put away while he again goes off to brag.
3. Always keep the skipper's hand full of his favorite frosty drink. It helps him come up with even bigger tales and lies.
4. Always take responsibility for mistakes made on the course.
The advantage I have on my boat is that the three of us are always responsible for everything.
Fair sailing and keep the stick in the air once you find a ride.
Crew rules on a skiff:
1. No matter what you're mama named you, always answer to Fuck.
2. As crew, it is your job to rig the boat while the skipper goes of to brag about how good they are. Then at the end of the day, it is again your job to make sure that a cold beer is the first thing the skipper touches after touching shore and that the boat is properly put away while he again goes off to brag.
3. Always keep the skipper's hand full of his favorite frosty drink. It helps him come up with even bigger tales and lies.
4. Always take responsibility for mistakes made on the course.
The advantage I have on my boat is that the three of us are always responsible for everything.
Fair sailing and keep the stick in the air once you find a ride.
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How can a skipper tie a knot if you stick with yet another basic rule - the skipper should never touch any rope, particularly if it controls a sail. Or is that only 3 man skiffs.
And while we are on the subject, can we all agree what a skiff actually is. I am sure I saw mention of a 49er on this thread and it is meant to be about skiff sailing. After all, it seems years since we discussed that :lol:
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If you want to call a 49er a skiff, all you have to do is get kicked out of Sydney Yacht Club.
After all, a skiff is not a skiff until it has been disqualified for sailing too fast to be a skiff.
After all, a skiff is not a skiff until it has been disqualified for sailing too fast to be a skiff.
BalticBandit
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On 2 man skiffs, you occaisionally have to let the skipper touch the mainsheet. BTW this is why the 5oh isn't a skiff - skipper not only has the main most of the time, but skipper also controls the kite halyard...
And on one man skiffs - well the hard part for me on the musto is that I don't trust the skipper to tie a knot...
mustang__1
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Baltic, Baltic, Baltic... how can the Musto be a skiff with only a mainsail and a fractional kite?... *ducking and running
BalticBandit
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Cuz like with any good skiff/Captain's gig, you can put oarlocks at the front of the racks, unstep the mast and get the Captain to shore with only his boots getting damp.
superwomant
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haha I'm thoroughly enjoying this discussion
