Friendly greetings from a new member

InTheDrink · Nov 25, 2021

Hello Everyone,
I am new to boating and the forum. I’m looking to connect with people that are open to sharing their boating wisdom, offer up some tips on owning a boat, and maybe getting some blue water time.

I’m retiring in January and would love to find my way on a boat, help with a delivery, or any other task that will get me acquainted with being on the water.

Cheers,
InTheDrink
Dana Point, CA

Peter B · Nov 25, 2021

Welcome to TF. You'll find plenty of help and advice on here. Especially the advice bit - not all of which I must confess, will be helpful - however, it is usually not to hard to tell which is which. Best of luck. :flowers:

Comodave · Nov 26, 2021

Welcome aboard. I have boated out of Dana Point several times.

RT Firefly · Nov 26, 2021

Greetings,
Welcome aboard. As well as on the water time I would suggest taking some courses.
https://www.usps.org/index.php/sss-boating-courses

https://www.usps.org/cgi-bin-nat/eddept/800/cfindx.cgi?C

InTheDrink · Nov 28, 2021

Comodave said:
Welcome aboard. I have boated out of Dana Point several times.

DP is great. We’re on the waitlist. That is the constraint right now.

InTheDrink · Nov 28, 2021

Thanks for the link. I’ll start classes after the holidays! Looking forward to them.

Comodave · Nov 28, 2021

InTheDrink said:
DP is great. We’re on the waitlist. That is the constraint right now.

How long is the waitlist now?

InTheDrink · Nov 28, 2021

~12 years for 40/45 ft slips. The thought is that could get cut in half with the remodel of the marina and hiking of fees.

Comodave · Nov 28, 2021

12 years isn’t reasonable, how about putting the boat in San Diego while you wait. It isn’t too bad of a drive. For many years we had our big boat in SD and lived in Tucson. I got to the boat about 40 weekends a year.

Moonfish · Nov 28, 2021

Welcome aboard! Experience and advice aplenty you will find here. Regarding the latter, my favorite piece of advice for first time folks is simple: enjoy the journey finding your boat!

fgarriso · Nov 28, 2021

Have fun on here.
Don't take anything too seriously

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