Competitive Sailing
January 26, 2005 3:55 PM Subscribe
How do I get into competitive sailing? Primarily multi-hull open ocean regattas? (mi)
I have been sailing for several years now. Crewing on boats from 20-40 feet, I have done some club-type races but am looking for something with a little more extreme edge. I would really like to get into open-ocean regattas on high-tech ships (syndicates) and am willing to train for x-years to get there.
Anyone have serious tips or starting points to get crewing for a syndicate? I am located in Washington D.C./Baltimore and can travel for training and races.
I have been sailing for several years now. Crewing on boats from 20-40 feet, I have done some club-type races but am looking for something with a little more extreme edge. I would really like to get into open-ocean regattas on high-tech ships (syndicates) and am willing to train for x-years to get there.
Anyone have serious tips or starting points to get crewing for a syndicate? I am located in Washington D.C./Baltimore and can travel for training and races.
Join a local yacht club. My sister lives near you and sails in the Albacore Nationals. I think that would be the best place to seek out the right connections.
posted by astruc at 4:20 PM on January 26, 2005
posted by astruc at 4:20 PM on January 26, 2005
I race competitively, and astruc is spot on. Join a club if you haven't already.
If it's the extreme stuff you're going for (Aussie skiffs, multihulls, etc) you're probably looking at New Zealand and Australia.
posted by Count Ziggurat at 6:04 PM on January 26, 2005
If it's the extreme stuff you're going for (Aussie skiffs, multihulls, etc) you're probably looking at New Zealand and Australia.
posted by Count Ziggurat at 6:04 PM on January 26, 2005
And, if possible, get out to some of the bigger regattas on the circut and maybe get a little distance experience. The Newport - Bermuda isn't too hard to get a crewing position on, if you've got a bit of experience and you'll meet the right sort of people.
The Newport / Annapolis area in general is pretty hot for that sort of stuff.
posted by Count Ziggurat at 6:09 PM on January 26, 2005
The Newport / Annapolis area in general is pretty hot for that sort of stuff.
posted by Count Ziggurat at 6:09 PM on January 26, 2005
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I will ask him for details if I can get ahold of him. Last time I tried to consult him for a boat-related AskMefi question, he didn't get back to me for days though, so don't hold your breath.
posted by Hildago at 4:09 PM on January 26, 2005