DISQUS

Nomadic Matt · 1 year ago

I think sailing around the world would be amazing...except for the sailing part. I'm not an ocean guy.....however, if i could hire a crew, then we're talking!

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Nancy · 1 year ago

Matt,
Sailing and cruising around in your own boat or someone else's is amazing! We haven't done the round-the-world thing yet, but we want to.

It's not hard to find people willing to take an extra hand along, especially for ocean passages. You can find crew sites (for fun sailing, not paid crew) all over the Internet. Got a week? Get onboard and find out if you like it. Then go for it!

robertlutsky · 1 year ago

yesits great,ive sailedall overtheowrld and really cantsay of a better way to go.
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Capt Jann · 1 year ago

Lots of useful advice in a concise presentation! Good job!
I also have done the "refit a boat and cruise for a while" thing and can't say that I'm totally in love with passage-making, like Matt. It's the lifestyle and opportunities to have fun adventures in exotic new places that I enjoy. Much better than anything I've tried here ashore. I guarantee sailing to Isla Mujeres, Mexico and arranging a land trip to the Mayan ruins at Chichen Itza is more fun than any trip to an amusement park. Cruising does take a large commitment in funds, energy, time, education etc., but can be reached by taking small steps in each of the areas. You don't need the Queen Mary 2 and a degree in Marine Engineering to start.

Emily Halapatz · 1 year ago

Nancie,
I'm such the landlubber, but your account got me excited at the idea of sailing anyway! If you're ever taking a shorter excursion, say 7-10 days, can I sign up as an absolute novice deckhand? I usually don't get seasick...and I love to snorkel.
Emily

Gilbert Goor · 1 year ago

Hi,
I have circumnavigated between 2004 and 2006 from Durban, South Africa, on my 32 foot Van Der Stadt Dogger, mostly single-handed. The total cost was less than $23000. I have 2 solar panels and a wind charger. I have a small freezer which was only run for 2 hours a day to cool the drinks, no water-maker and about 200 litres of water, which was more than sufficient for the 40 day crossing between the Galapagos and the Marquesas for 2 of us. I have published a book on my travels (And The Wind carried Us) and I'll be happy to share my ideas and experience with anyone contemplating the same trip.

Harry Mclaughlin · 1 year ago

I Have lived and cruised on my 55ft sloop for 19 years and right now my cost per month here in Honduras is $800 that is food and fuel and elect. at the dock when i am tied up. I live by myself and suppliment my exsitance by chartering 3 days a week.I do all the work on the vessel myself and I do mean all. I rebuild engines, do wood work ,fiberglass work paint ,plumbing. electronics etc.. so if you are handy you can make it work if not have deep pockets.have a great sail Capt. Hank

Frank · 11 months ago

Wow! This is by far one of the best collections of knowledge on how to sail around the world and what to expect! I really commend you and thank you for writing this and helping my burningness to do this.

Taylor Davidson · 10 months ago

Cruising can be a great lifestyle; some people only do it for a couple years, for others it is a life. I've seen the life first-hand: my parents took my brother and I to the Bahamas for a year on the family sailboat when I was in middle school and I sampled the cruising life as a child, perhaps the best life experience I have ever had. People talk about the equipment, but it's the attitude and mindset that is far more important.

Someday I'd like to cruise for a bit myself...