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I would like as much advice as I can handle.
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I'm not sure where the limit of that might be. I think you just need a reasonable place to start out.
Before you jump off into some generally serious waters you might like to start with some coastal trips to get some time under your belt. A
new boat for even experienced sailors still takes time to get to know, fit out and . Better to do that where it's easier going than east of the Cape. The Cape isn't the most dangerous waters on earth but it will make the list. Moving up and down the
ICW can lead to some interesting places but generally not much sailing to be had in the ditch.
No reason your early trips can't be a lot of fun too. I am assuming that is the main point. Building a little experience before taking on Atlantic passages seems like a requirement to my mind. Heading north to the Chesapeake would make for the closest access to some good coastal sailing with 100's of great destinations. Now through November is generally good with the best winds now til July and then September through November.