Hello from Arkansas

[S/V Reveille]

Hello everyone!
I'm 51 and getting back into sailing after a 15 year absence. I kept a 30 ft sailboat on Lake Pontchartrain for several years but it's been way too long. Currently living in Northwest Arkansas, and Current plan is to find a blue water capable boat within the next two years and cast off the lines in 3-5 years for live aboard / permanent cruising.
Until then... Learn as much as I can and Prepare for the adventure!

Fair winds!
Mark

[Muckle Flugga]

Hi Mark, Welcome to the CF community.

[JPA Cate]

Hi, Mark,

Welcome aboard.

If you already have a clear idea of what you want in a boat, start looking soonest. We had a list of what we wanted when we went to upgrade from our first Insatiable; we looked for 3 years before the right boat came along. Oh, incidentally, I thiink the list really helps, we also had on it some things we would not accept. Cuts through a lot of broker baloney..

Ann

[gamayun]

Welcome! Good suggestions by Ann. My definition of the type of boat I wanted changed over a 3-year time when I left the Chesapeake Bay region and started sailing on San Francisco Bay. If it's possible, try to sail offshore as much as you can to get a feel for what you might like.

[Steadman Uhlich]

Howdy and Welcome Aboard CF!

Good luck on your sailing adventures and have fun!

Here are two of my favorite tips for newcomers to the forum:

WIKI
Take a look at the Cruising WIKI that is found via the tab up on the top menu bar of the forum. It has a LOT of information in it you might find fun, interesting, or helpful.
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[S/V Reveille]

Thanks for the welcome, and also great suggestions. Much appreciated!