I had the on-the-water portion of my sailing lessons today! As luck would have it, I was the only person signed up for the afternoon slot today, so I got a three hour private lesson. I acted as helmsman, which means I manned the tiller. My instructor said I did very well and didn't seem like a beginner. He encouraged me to get out on a Sunfish and practice and I think I'm going to do just that.

Sailing? In January?

In the town of Beer, Devon, England
Originally uploaded by lilysecret42

I registered for a sailing class today! It will take place in May; with three hours classroom and three hours hands-on out at Brookville Lake. I'm very excited. I've wanted to learn something about sailing for years but the opportunity never presented itself.

I found the advert in Craig's List and made up my mind to take the class in about two minutes. I didn't know there was anyone offering classes locally. Hueston Woods has some rentals of little Sunfish, so I may actually get a chance to practice what I learn this summer.

Yes, what I really need is another expensive hobby.