I am in the same 'boat' in the panhandle. I'm 26 and thankfully have a good job to help pay for hobbies (-cough-fishing-cough-)..unfortunately that same job keeps me out of town over 40% of the year. I am married, originally from Michigan, and now live 1 mile from the
water
I am considering signing my wife and I up for a few
ASA courses. Although they are a bit pricey. I do have a friend who
sails and has offered to take me out as well, thankfully!
-WW