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How to Sail Small Boats for Free

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Trading work for sailing time might get you out on the water - without paying a dime.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Boat Shoes
  • 1 Approved Life Jackets
  • Duffel Bags
  • Foul Weather Gear
  • 1 tube sun block, suntan lotion
  • waterproof, insulated warm jackets
  1. Step 1

    Visit beaches, harbors and lakes in your area where vendors sell and/or rent small sailboats.

  2. Step 2

    Determine which vendors sell boats, rent boats or do both.

  3. Step 3

    List prospective sites according to priority: rentals first, sales and rentals second, sales only third.

  4. Step 4

    Create a fourth category of vendors from each of the other categories that are not located on the water.

  5. Step 5

    Prepare a simple resume which includes any mechanical, assembly or industrial experience. Many of these skills will help make you a desirable employee even without any experience specifically related to boating.

  6. Step 6

    Dress neatly, nothing fancy.

  7. Step 7

    Start at the top of your list and visit each prospective employer.

  8. Step 8

    Tell each manager you want to learn to sail. That knowledge might inspire them to make you a special offer which includes little or no money. It might also put you at the top of their list of potential employees.

Tips & Warnings
  • If you miss the summer season, try again a few weeks before Labor Day. Many students go back to school at the end of the summer, when there's still plenty of work to do.
  • People who sail small sailboats invariably get wet. Choose larger boats if you prefer sailing dry.

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on 11/22/2005 Start engine. Go to the bow and grab enough of the remaining anchor line to go aft. Put a turn or 2 on a winch. Power off or sail off while hauling on the line. When the bow is right over the anchor, you may want to use the winch handle (if it's stuck).

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