New to the sailing world

[mark.orenstein]

Hello and greetings from windy southern Alberta, Canada. We live in Lethbridge but sail on st. Mary’s Reservoir,,just east of the Rockies. Because it’s a reservoir, we are at the mercy of water needs of the agriculture industry. Sailing season is May - July most years and if we’re lucky, into September.

We’re using our time here to learn the basics of sailing. We bought a 15’ catamaran and enjoy our club racing events weekly.

Our next step will be sailing school to get certified for costal sailing and possibly charter a boat for a holiday trip.

We love Mexico and the Caribbean and would eventually like to consider wintering South on a cruiser.

Until then - I’m living vicariously through the stories of others who have gone before us.

[Mike OReilly]

Welcome Mark. Always great to have more Canadians join our virtual dock party. We have family in Calgary, and my spouse grew up in Pincher Creek, so we still spend a fair bit of time near your area. Not the greatest place for sailing, but you gotta start where you are .

My boat is currently based in Newfoundland, but there are a number of Alberta sailors who will hopefully chime in. In the meantime, welcome aboard.

[mark.orenstein]

Thanks Mike - then you know about our crazy winds! Thx for the Hello!

[Capt Clark]

Welcome to the forum Mike.

[GordMay]

Greetings and welcome aboard the CF, Mark.