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Sailing Around the World: Difficulty
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! |
Sailing Around the World: Difficulty
"David" wrote in message oups.com... 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! Some, if not all, of your conclusions above are in error, David. You need to do some extensive research (reading) before drawing any further conclusions. My recommendations are any books by Lin and Larry Pardey, Eric and Susan Hiscock, or the myriad other circumnavigators who've also been gifted with the ability to be prosaic. Your answers aren't here. Max |
Sailing Around the World: Difficulty
On Mon, 29 Jan 2007 00:29:05 -0500, Maxprop wrote
(in article k.net): "David" wrote in message oups.com... 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! Some, if not all, of your conclusions above are in error, David. You need to do some extensive research (reading) before drawing any further conclusions. My recommendations are any books by Lin and Larry Pardey, Eric and Susan Hiscock, or the myriad other circumnavigators who've also been gifted with the ability to be prosaic. Your answers aren't here. Max 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? -- Mundo, The Captain who is a bully and an ass |
Sailing Around the World: Difficulty
"David" wrote in message
oups.com... 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. Absolutely. Do some reading at the library. You'll find tons of info. I'm betting there are some places to sail in Ohio, which will give you the basics. 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? No, not renting. However, you could sign on to crew on someone else's boat. There are lots of venues for this sort of experience, but I'd suggest learning to sail (anything) first. 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. No. People circumnavigate on far less, tiny boats, minimal gear and gizmos, and live on just a few dollars a day. Danger is inherent in all activities. You can mitigate some of it, perhaps most of it, with good planning and training. Don't forget to have your wife learn to be your equal, as far as boat handling goes. The last thing you want to do is to have to rely on someone who is incompetent. If anyone can point my to some information I can read about, I would greatly appreciate it! There are so many resources available, that you'd best be served by googling. Then, get a few books. Then, learn to sail. If after all that, you're still interested, you can proceed to crew on others' boats. Then, perhaps buy a boat. The more boats you sail on, the better you'll understand what you want and for what purpose. My first boat was a Sunfish. I owned other boats in between that and the Sabre 30 I now own, and I'll probably be getting a second, larger boat in the next few months, which will be more in line with my needs/wants. -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com |
Sailing Around the World: Difficulty
"Capt. JG" wrote in message
... "David" wrote in message oups.com... 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. Absolutely. Do some reading at the library. You'll find tons of info. I'm betting there are some places to sail in Ohio, which will give you the basics. 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? No, not renting. However, you could sign on to crew on someone else's boat. There are lots of venues for this sort of experience, but I'd suggest learning to sail (anything) first. 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. No. People circumnavigate on far less, tiny boats, minimal gear and gizmos, and live on just a few dollars a day. Danger is inherent in all activities. You can mitigate some of it, perhaps most of it, with good planning and training. Don't forget to have your wife learn to be your equal, as far as boat handling goes. The last thing you want to do is to have to rely on someone who is incompetent. If anyone can point my to some information I can read about, I would greatly appreciate it! There are so many resources available, that you'd best be served by googling. Then, get a few books. Then, learn to sail. If after all that, you're still interested, you can proceed to crew on others' boats. Then, perhaps buy a boat. The more boats you sail on, the better you'll understand what you want and for what purpose. My first boat was a Sunfish. I owned other boats in between that and the Sabre 30 I now own, and I'll probably be getting a second, larger boat in the next few months, which will be more in line with my needs/wants. JG, you're getting rid of your new boat already? You don't like it? Scout |
Sailing Around the World: Difficulty
On Jan 29, 3:30 am, "Scout" wrote: You don't like it? Just a stepping stone I'm guessing. Joe |
Sailing Around the World: Difficulty
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... |
Sailing Around the World: Difficulty
On Jan 28, 10:40 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. http://www.donnalange.com/ |
Sailing Around the World: Difficulty
"Scout" wrote in message
. .. "Capt. JG" wrote in message ... "David" wrote in message oups.com... 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. Absolutely. Do some reading at the library. You'll find tons of info. I'm betting there are some places to sail in Ohio, which will give you the basics. 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? No, not renting. However, you could sign on to crew on someone else's boat. There are lots of venues for this sort of experience, but I'd suggest learning to sail (anything) first. 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. No. People circumnavigate on far less, tiny boats, minimal gear and gizmos, and live on just a few dollars a day. Danger is inherent in all activities. You can mitigate some of it, perhaps most of it, with good planning and training. Don't forget to have your wife learn to be your equal, as far as boat handling goes. The last thing you want to do is to have to rely on someone who is incompetent. If anyone can point my to some information I can read about, I would greatly appreciate it! There are so many resources available, that you'd best be served by googling. Then, get a few books. Then, learn to sail. If after all that, you're still interested, you can proceed to crew on others' boats. Then, perhaps buy a boat. The more boats you sail on, the better you'll understand what you want and for what purpose. My first boat was a Sunfish. I owned other boats in between that and the Sabre 30 I now own, and I'll probably be getting a second, larger boat in the next few months, which will be more in line with my needs/wants. JG, you're getting rid of your new boat already? You don't like it? Scout Nope... g -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com |
Sailing Around the World: Difficulty
"Scout" wrote in message
. .. "Capt. JG" wrote in message ... "David" wrote in message oups.com... 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. Absolutely. Do some reading at the library. You'll find tons of info. I'm betting there are some places to sail in Ohio, which will give you the basics. 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? No, not renting. However, you could sign on to crew on someone else's boat. There are lots of venues for this sort of experience, but I'd suggest learning to sail (anything) first. 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. No. People circumnavigate on far less, tiny boats, minimal gear and gizmos, and live on just a few dollars a day. Danger is inherent in all activities. You can mitigate some of it, perhaps most of it, with good planning and training. Don't forget to have your wife learn to be your equal, as far as boat handling goes. The last thing you want to do is to have to rely on someone who is incompetent. If anyone can point my to some information I can read about, I would greatly appreciate it! There are so many resources available, that you'd best be served by googling. Then, get a few books. Then, learn to sail. If after all that, you're still interested, you can proceed to crew on others' boats. Then, perhaps buy a boat. The more boats you sail on, the better you'll understand what you want and for what purpose. My first boat was a Sunfish. I owned other boats in between that and the Sabre 30 I now own, and I'll probably be getting a second, larger boat in the next few months, which will be more in line with my needs/wants. JG, you're getting rid of your new boat already? You don't like it? Scout What I was trying to say is that no, I'm not getting rid of my Sabre. g -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com |
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