Just getting started- read a dangerous book

Don't Panic · 07-10-2007, 15:30

Hello,

I just read "The Cruising Life" byTrefethen... and it has upset my whole life "plan". It has me considering just how to re-organize every aspect of my life and set out on a whole new adventure...I don't even know how to sail! (yet).

I may already consider myself a sort of liveaboard as a long-haul trucker- I often stay on the road weeks at a time, and you learn to travel light and take care of home business at a distance. Self-repairs and self-reliance are required here...but I am bursting to get underway on the seas as soon as possible/practical.

Any and all advice welcomed- I am gathering books for my education: sailing, navigation, boat repairs, etc... any recommendations on practical advice reading material greatly appreciated.

Safe Journey

slomotion · 07-10-2007, 16:07

Welcome. Since you are on the east coast of Florida, you are ideally positioned for some of the best outisland cruising in the world - the Bahamas. I have never chartered in the Bahamas, but if you can afford it, I would think that a one week crewed charter in the Bahamas would be a great and fun learning experience.

Lynx · 07-10-2007, 16:40

Start small and upgrade.

You will be supprised how much can be done.

Don't Panic · 07-10-2007, 16:40

Sounds wonderful, thanks.

blove8 · 07-10-2007, 16:57

I'm in similar shoes Don'tPanic and am just finishing up Trefethen's book as we speak. It's a good one. I found a more in-depth book along the same lines called 'The Voyagers Handbook' by Beth Leonard that you might want to give a look. I wish you all the best in your quest!

**Ex-Calif** · 07-10-2007, 17:11

Welcome! Plenty of places to learn to sail in Florida - Just Do It!

SkiprJohn · 08-10-2007, 00:52

Aloha Don't Panic,
Welcome aboard!! "Start Sailing Right!" is the one I recommend that everyone new and old to sailing read just once. It doesn't talk about big boats but explains sailing in simple language.
Good luck in your quest. Your diesel and self reliance experience will be an advantage when you can finally shove off.
Kind Regards,
JohnL

rtbates · 08-10-2007, 09:26

welcome and happy sailing.

This book by John Vigor Amazon.com: Seaworthy Offshore Sailboat: A Guide to Essential Features, Handling, and Gear: Books: John Vigor
can help answer a few questions concerning "how to"...

Playswithfire · 11-10-2007, 10:43

Hey Don't Panic,

My wife and I are in Jax also. We're looking at learning to sail and hitting the water in a few years.

Shoot me an email and we can talk!

Jeff

07-10-2007, 15:30	#1
Don't Panic Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: "Liveaboard" Freightliner Cascadia Boat: Still Looking for my "Intrepid" Posts: 11	Just getting started- read a dangerous book Hello, I just read "The Cruising Life" byTrefethen... and it has upset my whole life "plan". It has me considering just how to re-organize every aspect of my life and set out on a whole new adventure...I don't even know how to sail! (yet). I may already consider myself a sort of liveaboard as a long-haul trucker- I often stay on the road weeks at a time, and you learn to travel light and take care of home business at a distance. Self-repairs and self-reliance are required here...but I am bursting to get underway on the seas as soon as possible/practical. Any and all advice welcomed- I am gathering books for my education: sailing, navigation, boat repairs, etc... any recommendations on practical advice reading material greatly appreciated. Safe Journey __________________

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Don't Panic Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: "Liveaboard" Freightliner Cascadia Boat: Still Looking for my "Intrepid" Posts: 11	Sounds wonderful, thanks. __________________

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Ex-Calif Moderator Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Singapore Boat: Maxi 77 - Relax Lah! Posts: 5,013 Images: 4	Welcome! Plenty of places to learn to sail in Florida - Just Do It! __________________ *Dan - Relax Lah! - Changi Sailing Club* Custom CF Google Search & CF Rules Passion is inversely proportional to the amount of real information available - Benford

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rtbates Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 648	welcome and happy sailing. This book by John Vigor Amazon.com: Seaworthy Offshore Sailboat: A Guide to Essential Features, Handling, and Gear: Books: John Vigor can help answer a few questions concerning "how to"... __________________ Randy Cape Dory 25D Seraph

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07-10-2007, 16:07	#2
slomotion Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lakeland, FL Posts: 982	Welcome. Since you are on the east coast of Florida, you are ideally positioned for some of the best outisland cruising in the world - the Bahamas. I have never chartered in the Bahamas, but if you can afford it, I would think that a one week crewed charter in the Bahamas would be a great and fun learning experience.

07-10-2007, 16:40	#3
Lynx Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Boat: MacGregor 26M Lynx Posts: 350	Start small and upgrade. You will be supprised how much can be done.

07-10-2007, 16:57	#5
blove8 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 54	I'm in similar shoes Don'tPanic and am just finishing up Trefethen's book as we speak. It's a good one. I found a more in-depth book along the same lines called 'The Voyagers Handbook' by Beth Leonard that you might want to give a look. I wish you all the best in your quest!

08-10-2007, 00:52	#7
SkiprJohn Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kea'au, Big Island, Hawaii Boat: Cascade, Cutter, 42 - "Casual" Posts: 5,553	Aloha Don't Panic, Welcome aboard!! "Start Sailing Right!" is the one I recommend that everyone new and old to sailing read just once. It doesn't talk about big boats but explains sailing in simple language. Good luck in your quest. Your diesel and self reliance experience will be an advantage when you can finally shove off. Kind Regards, JohnL

11-10-2007, 10:43	#9
Playswithfire Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 4	Hey Don't Panic, My wife and I are in Jax also. We're looking at learning to sail and hitting the water in a few years. Shoot me an email and we can talk! Jeff

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