Sailing the Lynher

It's been a while... so here's something completely different.
I've swapped two wheels for two sails. Well, not completely, but I do have a new (to me) boat and a new hobby and passion - sailing.
You're either in one of two camps... you either know sailing and are currently writhing around in agony as you spot every mistake I make. Or, you don't know sailing, in which case I'm just glad you're here :)
You're all welcome of course, just know I am very aware of my mistakes and actually watching them back is very helpful.
I love being out on the water and I'm very excited for the adventures my family and I can share together on the nearby waterways. I might make a video about the boat, how I got into sailing, some family history. That would be cool!
In the meantime, I hope you enjoy my wife and I floating about the river Lyhner.

[@angiepangy5716]

Looks great fun 😊xxx

[@stevelloyd2581]

Our first sailboat was about the size your on and we had so much fun with it , 21 ft with two large teenagers and a 150 lb german shepard that loved boating. turned the kids into crew , sailed all over the British Columbia coast , what a great time , watching you was very nostalgic , wish we could do it all over, we are aging out of our larger boat and going back to smaller again , was more fun , beware of two foot itus all our best Steve

[@stevelloyd2581]

after several years motorcycle racing my wife suggested something a bit more family friendly, so we have been sailing for the last 40 yrs , and I love to sail it's as close to flying an airplane as you can get , also put up the main sail first.

[@noughttonomad4561]

Motorcycles will always be my first love, but I enjoy the polar opposite of being propelled by wind alone. I’m (clearly) very early days in to my sailing life but it’s brilliant. And yes, raising the main with the wind at my back wasn’t the best idea 🤣 we live and learn. Thanks for taking the time to comment Steve.

[@SVNimbuscalledCatherina]

Greetings from South Africa. Last year i had my "selfie" (self inflicted) crash with my KLR 650 and was told to stop ridding. Because i didn't know what happened in the crash, I was also instructed 🙂 by my girlfriend to stop flying microlights. Well, I had to replace it with something, and I'm NOT talking about replacing my girlfriend, so, we are the new owners of a 29ft sailboat. All the best to you and enjoy.

[@noughttonomad4561]

Mate I hope you’re ok after the crash! I think sailing is a good home for us biking nutters… it can be exciting, peaceful, challenging… all the things riding (and microlighting I bet!) can be. Good luck to you on your new boat.