Scout wrote:

One of things I like about it is that I've been able to experience lakes,
rivers, bays, and even ocean sailing with it. It is nice for getting close
to shore too.

Yep, little boats can get around!


Now I'm getting the bug for something bigger though, mainly
because I want more room to move around onboard, especially sleeping - this
boat severely limits my tossing and turning!

One of the things that is also important is a comfortable place to sit, allowing
different postures from slouching indolently to attentive reading. Most boats
have better sleeping than sitting accomodations.



I have taken it offshore a few times now (Little Egg Inlet) and find I
really enjoy the limitlessness and potential of ocean sailing. My long term
goal is to spend a summer sailing to Bermuda and back (from my home near
Philadelphia).

That shouldn't take all summer!


First I want to take some Coast Guard classes and sail more
of the local coastline.
BTW - great pics - & your 19' Hunter is a real beauty!

Sounds like you have a good practical program in mind. The USCG Aux courses are
pretty good, some of the instructors I've known are a bit doctrinaire for my
liking, but still a solid foundation.

I wouldn't call the Hunter 19 beautiful, but it's kinda cute and it's been a LOT
of fun... we'll be sad to see it go. Doesn't have an air conditioner though

Fresh Breezes- Doug King