Hello Everyone!
I'm a new sailor and still
learning the ropes although my wife owned a
sloop in
San Francisco for 10 years. Me? I started when she bought me a spot in an
ASA 101 class three years ago and from there I was hooked. After half a dozen
classes I knew I was in this forever.
We recently bought an old
classic ketch and are now fixing it up. Our goal is to sail the
Gulf of Mexico, the Keys, and the
Caribbean. My wife is retired but I am still working to make another man rich. That won't be forever, however, and sooner or later we will be taking longer and longer cruises.
Our
ketch came with no manual so I am writing one now. I'm describing every piece of
equipment, every circuit breaker, and every valve. I've learned a lot by doing this. I have extensive
experience with aircraft
maintenance but not with
boats but I find they share a lot in common.
We don't plan on circumnavigating the globe but certainly look forward to many enjoyable overnight
sails to peaceful places. We very much look forward to meeting many of you along the way!
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