My primary concern now is 
learning about the boat, engine, trailer,  getting it properly set up for 
winter storage and the occasional 90 MPH plus  gap winds that hit our home 
at 
the foot of the Olympic mountains every  November and December. 

Perhaps hang gliding is more in order for your part of the country.
 
Rummy
 
 
In a message dated 9/15/2012 12:50:55 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
jac2 at wavecable.com writes:

My  primary concern now is 
learning about the boat, engine, trailer, getting  it properly set up for 
winter storage and the occasional 90 MPH plus gap  winds that hit our home 
at 
the foot of the Olympic mountains every  November and December.