It takes little or no skill to 'even circumnavigate' with that stuff.

If you think that, then you're certainly not a sailor!



Do an internet search and you'll find a gaziilion couples who have
sailed around the world as a life-long ambition. Many of them had
never been on a cruising boat prior to their big, three-year
adventure. Then they create websites relaying their daring
achievements to the folks back home, and dispensing advice. Many of
these trips amount to nothing but three-year shake-down cruises,
afterwhich they no longer want their boats, and declare them to be for
sale.

Look at the photos. There they are playing card below while the boat
runs on autopilot. Don't worry - the C.A.R.D. system will keep
everyone safe - and the beer - it's all nice and cold. And if they
have to anchor, boing...plonk. No problemo! Worried about the weather?
Well;;, here comes another weatherfax, so who needs that barometer
thingy. Need to poop? Don'y worry, cuz we got the latest vacuum
flusher and special TP too! Want to watch a movie or cool off? Just
flip on that generator, bro.

In addition, although their names escape me, there have been a number
of inexperienced sailors who have circumnavigated. Modern technology
makes it possible for anyone to do it. In fact, right now there are a
group of blind sailors doing it. That's right - blind.