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DeepGeek · 02-07-2008, 18:23

Just taking a second to say hello.

I see many people who are new take the time to set out their 'dreams' and goals so here are mine:
I'm an avid diver, been on motor boats for years. But as a kid I sailed a lot and I see that as the only realistic way to get around on the ocean once oil hits $200 a barrel.

ASA masters done, Coastal Nav under way... The next step is to book part of a small yacht down in the carribean and watch how a pro handles a small boat for a week. Then I guess it's learning bareboating and taking it from there.

Hopefully in a few years I'll be comfortable taking a boat 30 miles off shore and poking around some pinnacles or a remote wreck or just cruising round island lagoons looking for spots to take underwater photos. No big round the world trips for me - I've done enough weeks on boats to know how risky that is!

So my next post will be about finding a boat to rent (skippered) for a week in the Caribbean when I find the right forum...

**knottybuoyz** · 02-07-2008, 19:37

Welcome aboard Geek! Jump right in and enjoy!

Sunspot Baby · 04-07-2008, 06:13

Welcome aboard. Enjoy.

One quick question: Does ASA have a class or certificate called "master?"

George

SkiprJohn · 11-07-2008, 17:49

Aloha Deep,
Welcome aboard! Hope you enjoy the forum.
Kind regards,
JohnL

**Pblais** · 11-07-2008, 19:49

Welcome,

Having a plan means you have something to work on. Be prepared to be successful! Wanting something only goes so far.

02-07-2008, 18:23	#1
DeepGeek Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New York Posts: 2	avast Just taking a second to say hello. I see many people who are new take the time to set out their 'dreams' and goals so here are mine: I'm an avid diver, been on motor boats for years. But as a kid I sailed a lot and I see that as the only realistic way to get around on the ocean once oil hits $200 a barrel. ASA masters done, Coastal Nav under way... The next step is to book part of a small yacht down in the carribean and watch how a pro handles a small boat for a week. Then I guess it's learning bareboating and taking it from there. Hopefully in a few years I'll be comfortable taking a boat 30 miles off shore and poking around some pinnacles or a remote wreck or just cruising round island lagoons looking for spots to take underwater photos. No big round the world trips for me - I've done enough weeks on boats to know how risky that is! So my next post will be about finding a boat to rent (skippered) for a week in the Caribbean when I find the right forum...

02-07-2008, 19:37	#2
knottybuoyz Moderator Site Helper Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Canada Boat: Sunray Mirage 25' Posts: 1,818 Images: 85	Welcome aboard Geek! Jump right in and enjoy! __________________ Yours Aye! Rick ~^~^~^^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~~^~^~~^~^~^^~~^~^ "Under certain circumstances, profanity provides a relief even denied to prayer." Mark Twain

04-07-2008, 06:13	#3
Sunspot Baby Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: New Bern, NC Boat: Prout Manta 38' Catamaran - Sunspot Baby Posts: 1,112 Images: 14	Welcome aboard. Enjoy. One quick question: Does ASA have a class or certificate called "master?" George __________________ She took my address and my name Put my credit to shame Sunspot Baby, sure had a real good time Bob Seger

11-07-2008, 19:49	#5
Pblais Moderator Site Helper Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hayes, VA Boat: Gozzard 36 - Bright Eyes Posts: 4,520 Images: 7	Welcome, Having a plan means you have something to work on. Be prepared to be successful! Wanting something only goes so far. __________________ Paul Blais s/v Bright Eyes Gozzard 36 37 15.7 N 76 28.9 W

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11-07-2008, 17:49	#4
SkiprJohn Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kea'au, Big Island, Hawaii Boat: Cascade, Cutter, 42 - "Casual" Posts: 3,726	Aloha Deep, Welcome aboard! Hope you enjoy the forum. Kind regards, JohnL

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