>>2765085There is surprisingly little modern content on sailing 101. Post links if you come across some good guides
>>2765205Find the people in your area that sail and start networking - i.e. go look for facebook groups since they're all boomers. Most of the knowledge is communal. You can learn and sail for free in many cases if you just make some friends with boat owners who have unwilling wives/kids/crew. Make the case that you are excited to learn and happy to help, someone will take you out and be able tell you what the local conditions are: clubs, marinas, fees, insurance, dangerous waters, good boats for the area, opportunitties for events and good deals. Always bring a six pack and some snacks, it's the surest way to a sailors heart.
