"Jere Lull" wrote in message
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In other words, it sounds like you really need some intermediate steps.

A captained charter in the Virgins (particularly the BVI) can be magic.
Temps in the winter are generally better than almost anywhere in the US
in mid-summer. In my experience, it is NOT a sufficient step before
going long-distance cruising, but it can create some great dreams.


Thanks Jere,
I am hoping to do exactly that! Just thinking about it makes me drool. I
will be moving to the Tampa Bay area in Mar 05. After the charter trip to
the Caribbean, I am hoping I can get her out in the bay and then around the
costal islands. Maybe I will be as successful as you have been.

Thanks,
Todd


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