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Neal Foxworthy
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Initially Posted - 06/10/2002 : 18:32:32

Hello,

We are purchasing a new C-250 WK, hull number 638, which is scheduled to be in the water 6/21. The boat will be moored in Carter Lake CO, which is close to 6,000’ elevation. I have not sailed for a long time and my wife has never sailed so it will be like starting new. I am looking for advice, suggestions, recommendations, tips etc.

Neal Foxworthy

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jkountz
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Response Posted - 06/10/2002 : 22:34:53

I have found "The Annapolis Book of Seamanship" very good. Chapter 2 contains quite a bit of instructional material that you may find helpful. Heck, the whole book contains good stuff.

I have also found the Adventures and Ship's Logs on this site to be helpful. You can find short stories written by other 250 owners on the Cruising page of this website http://www.catalina25-250.org/cruise.htm#Adventures It's kind of hidden at the bottom of the page. This material is so valuable I think it merits a dedicated page to itself.

I am also buying a new C250WK, #668. My boat is due to ship out of the Factory sometime in the next two weeks.

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andy
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Response Posted - 06/11/2002 : 11:45:16

Neal, welcome to the group. I think you made a great choice in a boat. My wife and I sail a C250 WB on Payette Lake, McCall Idaho, elv.5000'at 45deg. N Lat. I don't know what your sailing experience is, but I can tell you that high mt.lakes are unique. Much different than the ocean. You really need to anticipate the weather changes and be able to reconfigure the boat rapidly. Conditions can change to extreme in minutes then change back to beautiful just as fast. Best advice is to get to know and talk to "old timers" who have good experience in the area... they'll dial you in.

Andy Anderson
CSCO Kid C250WB #163
Mill Harbor YC
McCall, Idaho

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cathluk
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Response Posted - 06/11/2002 : 11:52:26

If you are brand new to sailing I would recommend a weekend basic sailing course through ASA or US Sailing. It will give you some good basic skills. Enjoy!

Cathy
"Blown Away"
'97 C250WK #253

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Neal Foxworthy
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Response Posted - 06/11/2002 : 15:21:30

Thanks jkountz, I already have the "The Annapolis Book of Seamanship" plus several other sailing books and videos. We need to get on the water and start applying what we have read. I went to Cruising page and I agree that the material is valuable.

Andy, We are starting to learn about high mt. Lakes. Was out on Carter Lake a couple of weeks ago with the owner of a C-250 WK. We went in when he saw a storm building up over the mountains. After we were tied up to the dock we were hit by gust that was estimated at 75MPH.

Cathy, The dealer (The Anchorage in Lyons CO) that we are buying the boat from has a sailing school. But they recommended that we learn to sail on our own boat by hiring a sailing coach, which we are planning to do the day after we put the boat in the water. We will also have some help the day the boat goes into the water.

Neal

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 06/11/2002 : 19:16:12

Seven years ago on a cold and frozen January day, I bought my first sailboat(a 25 footer) without ever having set foot on a sailboat before. I bought the boat because I had always wanted to sail and just happened upon a good deal. Anyway, I immediately started voraciously reading all I could about sailing and I was ready for the first sail some four months later. I picked a day with very light winds and nary a ripple on the water because I figured the worst that would happen is that the boat would turn into a raft. After practicing in these light winds, I slowly started building knowledge and confidence. After a few more outings in progressively stronger winds, I started to get a feel for the limitations of both the boat and me. If you take things slow and easy and exercise the proper caution, you shouldn't have any major problems, but if you think you need a little extra help(ie. classes, onboard instruction, etc.) then do what makes you and your wife the most comfortable. Good Luck!

Don Lucier, North Star
C25 SR/FK

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coldducks
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Response Posted - 06/11/2002 : 22:10:13

get sailing for dummies. (no pun intended) lost of info and a great read..

COLDDUCKS
FANTASY #409 C250WK

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ssteakley
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Response Posted - 06/11/2002 : 23:15:13

Neal,
the more you can do on your own boat before the sailing class, the better. I am sure there are several 25' sailboats where you will be sailing, any one of them will be glad to assist I am sure. However, note that this is NOT a traditional 25' Catalina and so those sailors who have never sailed a 250 will think all kinds of strange things. I really like my 250, but every sailor who has been on my boat thought "something needed to be fixed", it is a new generation boat, it is light compared to most and traditional sailors will call it Tender and it probably is, but when you learn how to sail this boat you will really enjoy it...take it slow and have fun,
Steve Steakley
1999 Moon Chaser 250WK

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 06/11/2002 : 23:50:06

Here is a link to Sailnet's "Learning to Sail" page.
http://www.sailnet.com/collections/learningtosail/

Don Lucier, North Star
C25 SR/FK

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Tray
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Response Posted - 06/12/2002 : 07:30:06

Neal,

Is your dealer going to take you out on the new boat for a "sea-trail?" Mine did, and explained all the unique things about our particular boat. For as much as a new C-250 costs, I would think your dealer would grant you that service.

I also highly recommend taking the ASA basic course with your wife. It really got my wife more involved in our boat.

Tray
C-250WB #554
"Weeny Bean"

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coldducks
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Response Posted - 06/13/2002 : 09:08:12

Tray is right about the dealer taking you out. our dealer offered us 3 days on the water so that we were comfortable with the boat. important if you have to sail the boat to your slip or mooring as we did. we moved up from a 19 foot to a new C250. its a whole different feel. insist on it. as tray said, for what the boat costs they should be willing to do that for you. good luck.

COLDDUCKS
FANTASY #409 C250WK

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