I belong to the New Castle Sailing Club and we sail Thistles and Flying Scots on the Delaware river. Our sail area is known for a strong current, constantly shifting winds, and a plethora of unique obstacles like an underwater jetty, a shipping channel and innumerable crab pots. We sail dinghies without motors and have an extremely good safety record.
While it may seem like there are better places to sail, I think the conditions are damn fine. After all it is OUR river. The thistles in particular are very well suited to scooting up and down the river with ease. All of the members I have sailed with are truly skilled.
When you think of Delaware you don't usually think of sailing and that is a shame. I like the idea of doing what you love where you live instead of having to travel far every time you want to go out. The New Castle Sailing Club offers a cheap way to get out on the water and learn some actual sailing skills. You should join it.
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