Skiaviator
New member
Hi Guys and gals,
Although not entirely new to sailing and its principles (dinghy sailing as a kid), I have come to a juxtaposition in my life where I have found out it is better to follow your dreams than to regret not trying.
So after trying to register with other sailing forums who obviously deem the cut of your blazer and suitability of your tie more important than the enjoyment of a pastime/life choice I have stumbled upon your forum.
So I have a question or 3 (hundred) , my dream is to by a cheapish sailboat, and at the age of 61+ years sail around the world, I know this sounds ridiculous considering the last thing I sailed was a wayfarer with the school back in 1976.
My challenge is, I have a budget of approx £30000 to by and refit a boat, no sea experience and no idea !!!!!
So, I am sure that there are a whole bunch of people on here who can point me in the right direction for courses/experience (I love to learn) and to whether it is possible within my budget and experience to fulfill my dreams, after all being as old as I am I do not really want to ask the RNLI or others to come and get me
Any real advice would be more than welcome as in reality other than google and you tube I do not have a real clue.
Although not entirely new to sailing and its principles (dinghy sailing as a kid), I have come to a juxtaposition in my life where I have found out it is better to follow your dreams than to regret not trying.
So after trying to register with other sailing forums who obviously deem the cut of your blazer and suitability of your tie more important than the enjoyment of a pastime/life choice I have stumbled upon your forum.
So I have a question or 3 (hundred) , my dream is to by a cheapish sailboat, and at the age of 61+ years sail around the world, I know this sounds ridiculous considering the last thing I sailed was a wayfarer with the school back in 1976.
My challenge is, I have a budget of approx £30000 to by and refit a boat, no sea experience and no idea !!!!!
So, I am sure that there are a whole bunch of people on here who can point me in the right direction for courses/experience (I love to learn) and to whether it is possible within my budget and experience to fulfill my dreams, after all being as old as I am I do not really want to ask the RNLI or others to come and get me
Any real advice would be more than welcome as in reality other than google and you tube I do not have a real clue.