Where To SailThere's a potentially bewildering range of places at which newcomers to the sport can start sailing1 Coastal or inner-city?Many non-sailors perceive that most sailing takes place only on the sea 2 Assessing your prioritiesYou are more likely to get afloat frequently if you can get to the boat within 30 minutes from home 3 Big vs smallTry to speak to a number of other new members to gauge their experiences 4 Matching club and boatSailing is more fun if there are other boats similar to yours, both for racing and cruising 5 Other opportunitiesMany local authorities also have watersports training facilities |