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Hi Grovernors,
I'm not one to discourage someone from dreaming. That said, I'm curious how you came to your dream. There are many ways to explore this world, without sailing your own boat ...singlehanded?? around it. I'm interested in mental the journey that you've taken from one...unsuccessful sail ..to sailing singlehanded around the world.
However, if that's your goal....I'd learn how to sail without having to swim back to shore. What does that mean? I might take lessons from a sailing school, rent a few of their practice boats and learn the " art and craft" of sailing.
Impatiient? buy a small sailboat..18-22 footer...read books, find other sailors, play with it....learn how to sail it....sell it...
Learning....you will need to know, Navigation, Weather, Communications, Storm Tactics, Engine Repair, Rigging Repair..First Aid..Regulations....etc. etc. You also, just can't show up in a foreign port without some knowledge of the regulations of that country.
Have people done it without years of experience and study? sure a few? are you one who will ? I can't say...
What size boat? a Dana 26 has done it....a Westsail 32...among others..
What will you do for money? Suppose you get to a foreign port and need repairs? do you have skills to trade? Income? Lots to think about.
But, I think the 1st place to start is to learn how to sail...however you can do that.
Best wishes
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Tempest
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