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Sailing the world is not one of my quests. It was when I was ten because not many had done it. But now I older and just want be out on the water sailing and exploring. Hell, I can even visit places I visited 18 -20 years ago and know they will not be the same. I had my thrill of ocean storms as a commercial fisherman. I am currently closing a deal on a somewhat non-original 1978 hunter 25. I know that I can handle the boat single-handed, afford the costs of up keep and cruising, and be fairly comfortable. While a newer 28-foot might afford more amenities and creature comfort, I don't want an oversized weather-helmed bathtub. If I want to do some open blue water cruising I will most likely look for a crew position. I can sail, weld, cook, work on engines, esp., the older ones, and I can do a bit of electrical work. I can do some island hopping with this boat but I won't try to cross 300 to 400miles of open water with her while someone else might try. What picture comes to my mind about people who haven't even done any coastal cruising wanting to sail the world is Capt. Jack Sparrow sailing off in the dingy at the end of "At the Worlds End" drinking a bottle of brandy. All the novices believe he is going to make it because he is Captain Jack Sparrow and all ready escaped death. In reality, the people who blue water cruise have years of experience and know enough not try and sail a dingy in open water while drinking rum.
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