"katy" wrote in message
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David wrote:
I have never sailed before, although sailing around the world is one of
my dreams that I want to accomplish in my life. I am 21 years old, and I
want to know if this is a dream I can pursue or something far-
fetched and non-possible.

I live in Ohio - so no oceans near by. Owning a large sail boat would
seem almost ridiculous. Is there a way I can rent a sail-boat, or any
other alternative to making my trip that would possibly last anywhere
from 6 months to 2 years?

Cost -- Is this something that would quite definately cost $200,000 just
for the boat alone? And the difficulty of sailing around the world?
(Making plenty of stops to visit places, of course). I wouldn't want to
bring my wife if it would be something extremely dangerous.

If anyone can point my to some information I can read about, I would
greatly appreciate it!

Read Tanja Aebi's book first....it's dated now but still an accurate
rendition of that sort of endeavor and she was totally unexperienced when
she left...and no..there is noone in their right mind who would rent a
sailboat to someone with no experince (except maybe down in the Caribean
for charter...) 6 months? you'd never do it, especially if you stopped
here and there...and you can get a big boat and keep it on Lake
Erie..plenty of people sail out of Snadusky/Toledo area...


Yeah, living on the walls, was one of my favorite lines...


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On Jan 28, 11:40?pm, "David" wrote:
I have never sailed before, although sailing around the world is one
of my dreams that I want to accomplish in my life. I am 21 years old,
and I want to know if this is a dream I can pursue or something far-
fetched and non-possible..

David, with all due respect anything is possible but having spent
considerable time at sea in the Navy it's my opinion that sailing
around the world on anything less than a cruise ship is idiotic. You
can't imagine what wind and sea conditions can get like when it's
bad. I have never seen a film or video that accurately portrays what
big seas really look like. Move closer to the water, buy a boat and
enjoy costal cruising.

exactly and the sharks are smaller to

NH_/)_

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On Jan 28, 11:40?pm, "David" wrote:
I have never sailed before, although sailing around the world is one
of my dreams that I want to accomplish in my life. I am 21 years old,
and I want to know if this is a dream I can pursue or something far-
fetched and non-possible..

David, with all due respect anything is possible but having spent
considerable time at sea in the Navy it's my opinion that sailing
around the world on anything less than a cruise ship is idiotic. You
can't imagine what wind and sea conditions can get like when it's
bad. I have never seen a film or video that accurately portrays what
big seas really look like. Move closer to the water, buy a boat and
enjoy costal cruising.

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On Jan 28, 11:40?pm, "David" wrote:
I have never sailed before, although sailing around the world is one
of my dreams that I want to accomplish in my life. I am 21 years old,
and I want to know if this is a dream I can pursue or something far-
fetched and non-possible..

David, with all due respect anything is possible but having spent
considerable time at sea in the Navy it's my opinion that sailing
around the world on anything less than a cruise ship is idiotic. You
can't imagine what wind and sea conditions can get like when it's
bad. I have never seen a film or video that accurately portrays what
big seas really look like. Move closer to the water, buy a boat and
enjoy costal cruising.



Well, I think there's a huge difference between having to go (what the Navy
does) and wanting to go and being smart about when you go.

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On Jan 28, 11:40?pm, "David" wrote:
I have never sailed before, although sailing around the world is one
of my dreams that I want to accomplish in my life. I am 21 years old,
and I want to know if this is a dream I can pursue or something far-
fetched and non-possible..

David, with all due respect anything is possible but having spent
considerable time at sea in the Navy it's my opinion that sailing
around the world on anything less than a cruise ship is idiotic. You
can't imagine what wind and sea conditions can get like when it's
bad. I have never seen a film or video that accurately portrays what
big seas really look like. Move closer to the water, buy a boat and
enjoy costal cruising.



Well, I think there's a huge difference between having to go (what the
Navy does) and wanting to go and being smart about when you go.

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www.sailnow.com




Thinking about someone sailing with no experience to deep waters is crazy.
with nobody else? All I invasion is someone falling overboard in rough
waters hooked to a tether dragging behind the boat as shark bait lol. It
would be better for him to charter a world trip with a experienced Capt.
and other sail boats. Then also with no sailing at all he may get sick Some
people just can not hack it. For someone new to the whole idea try a
charter first. There is a big difference between a Navy cruiser and a small
sailing craft.

Mundo wrote:


Don't listen to Max... Follow your gut feeling. You will get the hang of it.
This is one of those do it once and your an expert categories. As a patriotic
American, I have learned that facts are for sissies. You should go with your
gut instinct. You can buy a nice Macgregor 26 for 21k.
http://www.macgregor26.com/
Did I mention that this yacht sleeps 6?


I agree with a few aspects of what Mundo was saying ("follow your
dream", etc.), but I don't think you need to start out with a high-end,
complicated, high-tech boat such as the MacGregor 26. - Start with
an Island Packet, Swan, Valiant, Sabre, or the like, and then, when you
feel confident that you have mastered the basics, you might be ready to
move up to a MacGregor.

Jim

"JimC" wrote in message
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Mundo wrote:


Don't listen to Max... Follow your gut feeling. You will get the hang of
it. This is one of those do it once and your an expert categories. As a
patriotic American, I have learned that facts are for sissies. You should
go with your gut instinct. You can buy a nice Macgregor 26 for 21k.
http://www.macgregor26.com/
Did I mention that this yacht sleeps 6?


I agree with a few aspects of what Mundo was saying ("follow your dream",
etc.), but I don't think you need to start out with a high-end,
complicated, high-tech boat such as the MacGregor 26. - Start with an
Island Packet, Swan, Valiant, Sabre, or the like, and then, when you feel
confident that you have mastered the basics, you might be ready to move up
to a MacGregor.

Jim


And we thought you were totally devoid of humor!


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"JimC" wrote in message
. ..

Start with
an Island Packet, Swan, Valiant, Sabre, or the like, and
then, when you
can't stand sailing anymore and want to become a
powerboater
buy a Mac26M. (with the big motor of course)

Jim


What stupid advice!

Nelly

Nellen MacArthur wrote:

"JimC" wrote in message
. ..

Start with
an Island Packet, Swan, Valiant, Sabre, or the like, and

then, when you have learned what you can from it, take the leap and move up to a Mac26M.

You will then be able to experience everything that sailing has to
offer, and you'll

appreciate it even more from your prior experience on conventional,
albeit dull boats.





What stupid advice!

Nelly

What are you talking about Nell? It's quite logical that he should start
with a good, but conventional boat, and then move up to a Mac. - Save
the best for last.

Jim

"JimC" wrote in message
news

What are you talking about Nell? It's quite logical that he should start
with a good, but conventional boat, and then move up to a Mac. - Save the
best for last.

Jim


Got any pictures of your boat while sailing her yet? Given your excellent
sailing credentials, it should be hard to do.

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