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[quote=etowne]Just wanted to say hey. My name is Eric. Up until 2 months ago, I hadn’t stepped foot or ever really been around a sailboat. First on my list was purchas. Second, go get lessons. I stayed in that order. I got my boat used on CL then went right to the Hobie dealer. Ended up needing a new rudder and all standing rigging was replaced. haylard  ring was gone, change that and the line. New travel car bushings. Sails are in good shape just scrubbed  with 1/2 gallon of dawn. Replaced and retied the battens. Now, I feel like the boat is decent. 
     The next weekend I took a 2 day sailing class. Learned the basics on a Hobie wave. Best $150 I’ve ever spent. Never understood how to go up wind. Following weekend I loaded up and went to the causeway. Met a few guys that sail. Stuck in irons twice but got alittle help. Sheeted in and got the hum going. 
   I just wanted to say hi and welcome to the forum. I see doing this for a lot of years to come. Also,shout out to Andrew(MN3) for taking me under his wing. Thanks. I’d be half way if you didn’t help. Thanks.

[img]https://www.thebeachcats.com/pictures?g2_itemId=132411[/img]<em>Edited by etowne on Oct 23, 2019 - 09:32 PM.</em> [/quote]

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