Hi all! Newbie to the max here, help me not sink my Newport 27!

[JordanCabot]

So I just purchased a 27 foot Newport for my 6 year old daughter and I to live aboard and cruise the Gulf of Mexico and the Carib a bit. I have no clue what I'm doing of course, but I do have lots and lots of time. I'm hoping that you lovely old salts will help guide us in the right direction when (don't worry) the search function let's me down. I would GREATLY appreciate connecting with anyone who is sailing the same boat, or cruising with children, as I'm not sure how long I can keep lying to my mom about knowing "tons" of families raising children on sailboats before she starts asking specifics....
Cheers, yall.
Jordan Cabot 29, and Kaia Jo 6 - New Orleans, LA - on the s/v Ruffian

[Ex-Calif]

Originally Posted by JordanCabot

So I just purchased a 27 foot Newport for my 6 year old daughter and I to live aboard and cruise the Gulf of Mexico and the Carib a bit. I have no clue what I'm doing of course, but I do have lots and lots of time. I'm hoping that you lovely old salts will help guide us in the right direction when (don't worry) the search function let's me down. I would GREATLY appreciate connecting with anyone who is sailing the same boat, or cruising with children, as I'm not sure how long I can keep lying to my mom about knowing "tons" of families raising children on sailboats before she starts asking specifics....
Cheers, yall.
Jordan Cabot 29, and Kaia Jo 6 - New Orleans, LA - on the s/v Ruffian

Welcome aboard Jordan. Sounds like a great adventure for you and your daughter.

Two different and integrated skills. Sailing & maintaining and boat vs. Living aboard and raising a child...

Lots to learn.

[maxingout]

Learning to sail and cruise on a sailboat your size should not be a problem. If the yacht is in good shape, and if you have a positive attitude about the challenges that you face, you should do fine.

I believe that smaller yachts are better when you are getting started out. Things are more manageable and affordable.

Go for it.

[Greg S]

Big kids, big problems. Big boats, same thing really. Enjoy them both while they are small.

Welcome to the forum.

[SkiprJohn]

Aloha and welcome aboard!
Have you tried here?

Cruising with Children - Cruisers & Sailing Forums

And, I always recommend a basic sailing course for those who haven't had one.

kind regards,