G'day Matt.
Good to see another mosquito in the northern states.
I haven only been sailing for about one year.
But every time i go out i learn somthing new.
I have found the quickest way to learn is to join a club and
start racing. Don't worry about coming last, I still come last in most of my races but i.am getting quicker every time i go out. It's all about time on the water and having fun. The good thing about club sailing [ the bar in the club house ] is the rescue boat, not that you will ever need it but it's good to now if you get stuck out there you've got help.