katysails wrote:

Recipe for divorce...one non-sailing man,+one non-sailing woman+one toddler at the stage where he needs to socialize with other human beings to make it in the world...plop on a boat that's probably too small (anything under 40 feet) Add frustration, acrimony, and fear. Mix well. Child support and alimony at 120 degrees.


Yup! I suspect Alfred is escaping from family obligations - especially
since he mentions his wife will be staying ashore with the kid. Better
to get the divorce now than leave loose ends. BTW, if you sell the house
where do they live while you're gone?