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02-03-2011, 15:17
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: New-York
Boat: Foutaine Pajot Mahé 36 Evolution (#126)
Posts: 37
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New life, new adventures... moved aboard
Hello,
Am the type of guy people would describe as having the good job, the good career... and a strong desire to live something different.
So bye bye comfortable condo in Manhattan, hello life aboard.
I gave everything away and took the rest with me on board...
Was a bit head spinning at the beginning but feeling better... up to now feeling so much better. Who said professional life and passion are not compatible? I still have a suit and tie and like my job. Just that whenever I want/can, I hail the sails. Helps to put things in perspective.
Not a very complicated move. Just gave up the IKEA catalog and exchanged it for the Long Island coast guide :-)
Everybody gave me good reasons not to do it. Life on a boat is small, cold, not reasonable, putting you outside society bla bla bla.
At the end, I have no advice for others. Just feel good to have followed my mind. Makes me feel just who I am. That is good starting point ;-)
All that to just say that I am a happy person and am glad to join the community.
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02-03-2011, 16:39
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Halifax, N.S Canada
Boat: Tanzer 26, Walk22
Posts: 930
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Re: New life, new adventures... moved aboard
Sounds great !! welcome to cf..
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02-03-2011, 16:49
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Eternal Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Panama, en route to Mexico
Boat: CS36T, 36'
Posts: 586
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Re: New life, new adventures... moved aboard
Hi - welcome!
Where are you keeping your boat in NY. Is there a subway nearby?
Margo
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M. Roark
s/v Baja Beagle
"Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana." -Groucho Marx
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03-03-2011, 04:41
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Lived aboard & cruised for 45 years,- now on a chair in my walk-in closet.
Boat: Morgan OI 413 1973 - Aythya
Posts: 8,455
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Re: New life, new adventures... moved aboard
Clipperton, Congratulations! I saw from your earlier post that the plan was to keep the boat in Jersey City. Was this the outcome? We have friends in Port Washington who live aboard and we often stop there when cruising through. It's a tough crew up there that deals with the winter. 'enjoy it all!
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Take care and joy, Aythya crew
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03-03-2011, 05:40
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C.L.O.D
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 8,232
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Re: New life, new adventures... moved aboard
Quote:
Originally Posted by Clipperton
Hello,
I gave everything away and took the rest with me on board...
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Doh... You should have sold it, and donated the proceeds to a needy cause (like mine!)
Welcome aboard - and enjoy the living aboard!
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03-03-2011, 05:52
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: In transit ( Texas to wherever the wind blows us)
Boat: Pacific Seacraft a Crealock 34
Posts: 4,115
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Re: New life, new adventures... moved aboard
Welcome, you are amongst your own kind .
Erika
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03-03-2011, 07:06
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: St. Augustine, FL
Boat: Morgan Out Island 415
Posts: 221
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Re: New life, new adventures... moved aboard
Welcome aboard clipperton. You'll like it here.
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"Optimism is going after Moby Dick in a rowboat; chutzpah is taking the tartar sauce with you!” Zig Ziglar
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03-03-2011, 07:16
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Clear Lake Marine Services - Seabrook, Texas
Boat: Gulfstar, Mark II Ketch, 43'
Posts: 2,359
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Re: New life, new adventures... moved aboard
Welcome to CF
It's a great life living aboard once you make the adjustment.
It's really nice when you cast off the lines, get tired of somewhere, raise sail and find a new place until it's time for a new location..
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Formerly Santana
The winds blow true,The skies stay blue,
Everyday is a good day for SAILING!!!!
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03-03-2011, 07:56
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Nevada City. CA
Boat: Sceptre 41
Posts: 3,857
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Re: New life, new adventures... moved aboard
Congrats Clipperton good job bucking the tide.
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Fair Winds,
Charlie
Between us there was, as I have already said somewhere, the bond of the sea. Besides holding our hearts together through long periods of separation, it had the effect of making us tolerant of each other's yarns -- and even convictions. Heart of Darkness
Joseph Conrad
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03-03-2011, 08:25
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#11
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CF Adviser
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Wherever our boat is; Playa Zaragoza, Isla Margarita
Boat: 1994 Solaris Sunstream 40
Posts: 2,449
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Re: New life, new adventures... moved aboard
Yes, welcome aboard Clipperton. Just think, if you have enjoyed living aboard in NYC this winter, the spring and summer will be fantastic!
Cheers!
Brad
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03-03-2011, 16:31
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#12
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: New-York
Boat: Foutaine Pajot Mahé 36 Evolution (#126)
Posts: 37
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Re: New life, new adventures... moved aboard
Quote:
Originally Posted by flysci
Hi - welcome!
Where are you keeping your boat in NY. Is there a subway nearby?
Margo
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Yes Margo, I keep my boat in Jersey City near the path train. So Manhattan remains reachable whenever I want. Great compromise.
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03-03-2011, 16:32
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#13
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: New-York
Boat: Foutaine Pajot Mahé 36 Evolution (#126)
Posts: 37
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Re: New life, new adventures... moved aboard
Quote:
Originally Posted by Saucy Sailoress
Doh... You should have sold it, and donated the proceeds to a needy cause (like mine!)
Welcome aboard - and enjoy the living aboard!
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By gave everything away, i mean donated. Sorry it was not you cause but I guess all that is properly used now as well ;-)
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04-03-2011, 00:42
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C.L.O.D
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 8,232
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Re: New life, new adventures... moved aboard
Quote:
Originally Posted by Clipperton
By gave everything away, i mean donated. Sorry it was not you cause but I guess all that is properly used now as well ;-)
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OK, you're forgiven - so long as it all went to a good home and is well used!
How is life on board suiting you? Where do you keep your ironing board for your shirt collar?? I guess it's cold enough in Manhatten that you can keep your jacket on, so there's at least no need to iron the back!!
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04-03-2011, 15:10
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Eternal Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Panama, en route to Mexico
Boat: CS36T, 36'
Posts: 586
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Re: New life, new adventures... moved aboard
Quote:
Originally Posted by Saucy Sailoress
Where do you keep your ironing board for your shirt collar??
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Ironing board? What's that? I'm sure a big important NYC executive like him sends his shirts out - and always has drawers full of beautifully pressed and folded dress shirts. Life's too short for ironing!!
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M. Roark
s/v Baja Beagle
"Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana." -Groucho Marx
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