What a let down! I saw the post's title and went into the post expecting to see some ad about kinky sex stuff in sailot suits, but instead learned you really need real sailors to sail...(-;

This isn't what you had in mind, is it Nick?

I'm up for joining and can share some tips - I have my RYA Coastal Skipper and have done lots of Yacht Sailing. Please post on the Glocals Sailing Group as well, there are plenty of experienced people looking for boats to join. (I'm an admin and can send this message out all group members). Where is the boat moored?

You wish Nir ;-)

How did you get hold of a picture of the Mrs M.?

Cos I read in Fortune that guys with boats get the girl...(-;

Hi Greg,

err. - welcome aboard.  though Nir's suggestion was very welcome i think i might be a bit distracted.  You sound like just the sort of person that would suit.  My only concern would appear to be a lack of a big bushy beard and pipe like proper sailors have.

Honestly, I bought the boat 24 hours ago.  it is currently mored in the UN port / beach by the WTO in Geneva. The previous owner basically bought the boat for the mooring that came with it. The boat needs a good clean out but seems sound and the motor is pretty much brand new.

The advantage of such a boat is that you can launch it off a trailer, meaning that i can keep it in my driveway in Lancy and float it off a slipway pretty much wherever takes my fancy.  Needless to say, I now have to buy the trailer, but i think I might be in luck on that score and will try and buy one this weekend.

I don't know if you can PM on Glocals but if possible give me your number and I can give you a bell.  Please don't use morse code or semaphore.

Happy for you to press gang members from the sailing group,

Best, Nick

interesting.. :)

"They say that the only time you're happy with a boat is the day you buy it and the day you sell it."

One of life's few absolute truths. Let me know when you are miserable enough and want to go through the second moment of happiness experienced by boat owners and I will be happy to take it from you  .

Seriously, though, enjoy every minute of it, and watch out, Mrs M ! Nir is right about guys with boats....

Just a word of caution: think about what the last owner found as the highest priority. Finding a mooring around here is very hard, and the waiting lists are at least 5 years. It is great if you can make do by trailering the boat around, but it is a lot more of a hassle than I expected. I bought a trailerable boat in 2011 and after the first summer, I could not wait until I found a mooring.

Also, a used boat (1982..) is going to require a lot of frequent repair work.

It starts as a great remedy for middle age crisis, but it quickly ends up making it more accute, as your stamina and patience gets constantly tested. But, like other experiences in life, those few glorious moments on the lake, feeling one with the wind, the sails, the hull, the water, make the blood, tears and constant stream of swiss francs all worth it.