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Some newb Q's

  • 22-06-2010 7:04pm
    #1
    xxVickyxx
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27 ✭


    Another question from my boyfriend. Who at the minute is taking an interest in sailing.. at the minute he has a tiny boat (for fishing) and a Laser. Pretty much apart from loughs and in around the bay he has no real experience.

    So he wants to know. Before he puts too much time, effort and money into this. Is it realistic for somebody to buy a sailing boat and based on the Irish east coast, visit other countries (relatively) easily, England, Germany, France etc..?


    Second question. Legally is it worthwhile/doable?


    And lastly, given his lack of experience, would it be realistic to achieve this in 2 years?

    Thanks xxxxxxx


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  • #2
    murphym7
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,036 ✭✭✭murphym7


    xxVickyxx wrote: »
    Another question from my boyfriend. Who at the minute is taking an interest in sailing.. at the minute he has a tiny boat (for fishing) and a Laser. Pretty much apart from loughs and in around the bay he has no real experience.

    So he wants to know. Before he puts too much time, effort and money into this. Is it realistic for somebody to buy a sailing boat and based on the Irish east coast, visit other countries (relatively) easily, England, Germany, France etc..?


    Second question. Legally is it worthwhile/doable?


    And lastly, given his lack of experience, would it be realistic to achieve this in 2 years?

    Thanks xxxxxxx

    Anything is possbile - there are loads of factors to consider. Level of experience he can build up in two years and the size of the boat. To be honest it would be a very steap learning curve to learn enough about sailing/Navigation to start heading over the Irish sea and further. My gut would say forget it in that timeframe.

    On the legal question I'm not sure what you mean - unless he is drug running or gun running I fail to see the issue.


  • #3
    xxVickyxx
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27 ✭xxVickyxx


    Thanks for the reply. So you don't think its a realistic goal then. How long do you think it would take..??

    With the legal issues, I was just curious about licenses, the word tonnage was mentioned to us, and for the reasons you mentioned (guns, drugs etc) Im sure there are procedures in place to stop that... so I doubt its just a case of waking of some day and deciding to take a trip to Germany, hop on the boat and then when you get there flash the passport and your free? Id say there is a bit more to it than that.


  • #4
    mathew
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,488 ✭✭✭mathew


    It pretty much is just a case of hopping on a boat and off you go.
    Unless you're transporting people for proffit importing goods to the country you're free to do what you want.

    On long trips like that you will need a VHF radio tho, and they do require lisences the Department of Communicatios look after the issuing of them. You need to do a radio operators course too.

    You'll also need some training in navigation and some experience. Best to do some short trips down the coast before heading out across the Irish Sea.

    It is possible in 2 years.. but to air on the safe side I'd say take your time. Don't rush into long voyages to France or the likes without some good experience closer to home.

    Make sure you are comfortable with night passages and night navigation also.


  • #5
    Tabnabs
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 15,809 Mod ✭✭✭✭Tabnabs


    Before your boyfriend spends money on a boat, he should first of all do a day skipper course

    Day Skipper Course »

    The aim of the ISA Day Skipper (Sail) course is to provide participants with the basic skills and knowledge necessary to skipper a sailing yacht by day in waters with which you are familiar.

    This can be done with a number of companies around the coast, but http://www.sailingwest.ie/ are a good example and based centrally.

    If he enjoys a week aboard with them, then he'll have a much better picture of what is required before spending 1000's or 10.000s on a yacht.


  • #6
    FoxT
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,204 ✭✭✭FoxT


    Buying a boat, equipping it for long-distance offshore cruising, and maintaining it, is expensive in terms of both time & money. Before buying a boat, I suggest contact a local sailing club. This will give a good opportunity to crew for others & gain experience. It also gives a chance to do some longer races or delivery trips. This will help build up experience before taking the financial plunge on a boat.

    You do not need a license to take a sailing boat abroad - but you should have navigation experience and you should do a sea survival course at a minimum.

    the RORC/ISAF special regulations offer good guidance on safety equipment & practices that a boat travelling to the continent ought to comply with.

    http://www.rorc.org/downloads/2010/2010_Special_Regulations.pdf


    A well equipped cruising yacht will comply with Category 1 of the special regulations. There is quite a lot to be done!

    Good luck with it,

    - FoxT


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