All your friend will probably think you're nuts and kind of smile funny when
you tell them. Ours did...maybe it's because we are on the Canadian
prairies and not so much water around here. We have been working for three
years to collect rental homes and get an income ready. We just sold our
home this last week and have an offer in on a vessel. Plan on casting off
the dock-lines in December. NEVER EVER EVER GIVE UP YOUR DREAM! Remember
there will be 'dream-stealers' out there ready to tell you that you are
stupid, it's irresponsible etc. Listen to your dream and find like-minded
people to hang out with. Read lots...keep the dream alive. I can't give
you lots of sailing/cruising advise...but there is what I know!

Go for it!

Glenn.

"Mike & Tricia Kennedy" wrote in message
om...
My wife and I have just made the decision to tie up our loose ends,
purchase a boat in about 1 year and head south to Mexico in 4 years
(From the Los Angeles area). We have both sailed since childhood but
would appreciate any feedback and advice from anyone who has done a
similar thing. Stopping points, best times to head south (December -
March we're guessing), sailing routes from southen Mexico thru the
canal, into the Gulf of Mexico and onto the Bahamas, etc. Our
ultimate goal is to sail around to the Bahamas and hang our there for
a while. . .maybe heading deeper south after that.

We are planning on having a cruising kitty of around $20,000 and then
do odd jobs as needed. What are some things we should consider before
setting sail?

Mike and Tricia Kennedy