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 By Tom Linskey
Article Appears Courtesy of SAIL Magazine
 The sailing life offers a wealth of experiences, from cruising and racing to adventuring – enough to keep you hooked for life. Here’s how to choose the right boat to start or to continue your life under sail.
The wide-ranging nature of today’s recreational sailing has resulted in a variety (in size, type and cost) of boats. Choosing a boat that suits the way you, your friends and your family want to sail is essential. Whether you’re new to sailing or an experienced sailor, you’re probably considering a boat in one of three general categories – off-the-beach, daysailor and coastal cruiser. Each type offers particular kinds of sailing activity, from learn-to-sail to family vacations to racing, and each requires a certain level of sailing and related skills and commitment in time and money.
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