Foreword
by Greg Fisher
As
a sail-maker, sailing is my life and my work, so you would think a sailing
vacation would be the last thing I would choose to do when I got time off.
That’s what my family thought too.
So when I planned a trip to the
British Virgin Islands
, they thought I had lost my mind. It
turns out to have been one of the best vacations we have ever taken. Every sailor needs to make the trip to this sailing paradise at least
once. I just wish Bob’s book
had been available to us when we first sailed in the BVI. He
has taken 99% of the hassle and uncertainty out of the planning process.
How to Bareboat… it’s
easier than you think, is based on his
extensive experience as the organizer and leader of numerous BVI cruises and
flotillas. He has thought of every detail, right down to the cloth napkins
that save on trash and also won’t blow away when dining al fresco.
His menus, matched to shopping lists, which also take into account what
provisions and services are available in each location, are simply brilliant.
His “Float Plans” with daily recommendations for anchorages and what
to do ashore are, spot on to capture the quintessential BVI experiences. And I
applaud his mission to get more of us small boat sailors into the big boats (but
only for vacation)… it truly is easier than you think, but made even more so
with Bob’s expert guidance and up-to-date information.
Every great endeavor needs a
great planner. Bob New has been exactly that for the Flying Scot class for
more than 25 years. He is an effective promoter and organizer. His
attention to detail is reflected in the innovative and highly efficient way he
has rigged his Flying Scot for racing. He is also the ultimate teacher and
mentor. Recently, under Bob’s leadership, we added a Top Gun School to the
Flying Scot Midwinters with the goal of improving everyone’s racing skills.
The program was a huge success with standing room only in the daily classroom
sessions with the top Scot sailors as instructors. Your great adventure is
off to a great start with this book.
Greg Fisher
North Sails One Design
Annapolis, MD
Greg Fisher is a 17 time
National or North American Champion in 8 different classes. He
is very active in US Sailing and has served a chair of the One Design and
Championship of Champions Committees. Greg
teamed with Tom Hubbell to co-author Sailboat
Racing with Greg Fisher.
