re: Any OBers into sailing, own/sail your own boat?

I was worried about you and the wife with that original post but your last post is much more reasonable.

I sailed the Texas racing circuit for a decade, mostly J24's (5-man crew), some J22's (3-man crew), and others. Dead weight, bowman, trimmer, driver, done it all. It can become a chore (and money pit) very quickly if you lose interest. The suggestion about crewing is a great idea, if possible, to help you know if you really like the realities of being on a sailboat and not just enamored with the idea. Also, it is a great way to learn the basics. Can look into captained sails during the weekend.

The reality is nothing like that scene in Wedding Crashers. But hey, if you got the money there are some incredible boats being built with a lot of electronics and automation that makes maneuvering the boat with a skeleton crew much easier.

NimbleCat has been spot on as well.