Although I have been interested in sailing for quite a while (don't ask about my failed boat building attempt), I have only been sailing for a few months. I took my first lessons last June and, planning to take things slowly (ha), I rushed out and bought a used Catalina 22 ('86). Nearly every weekend since I have ended up on the lake sailing. Although I have learned a lot, I have a lot still to learn. If I guess my skill level, I would but it at competent beginner. I can generally get where I want to go and I have a good idea about when to reef. At the same time, I have (more than I care to admit) forgotten to winch up my swing keel and sat, baffled, wondering why my boat my stopped moving when I got close to the dock. However, there is nothing better than having the breeze in your face and feeling the boat power up as it catches the wind.
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