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!

"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

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

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
. ..


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!


--
"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com

"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

Nellen MacArthur wrote:
"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


You forgot to say "duh"....

"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

"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