Hi all.
I made the bold decision last year to retire, I am 59, and follow my dream. I
sold my house and most of my possessions, which was really liberating, and am writing this in Colon,
Panama as I am here to view a
Leopard 42 which, all being well, I will take
ownership of in early August. I have sailed for over 20 years although not continuously. I have recently to gain more experience and done
delivery as crew from
St Lucia to
Europe and
Sweden to
Netherlands.
I qualified as yacht master theory in1997 (before eletronics!). I have cruised in
Thailand and
Maldives on holiday and completed the Fastnet in 1999. I have done
dinghy and various craft over the years. I am
single so will be looking for people to join my adventure.
My aim is to spend about a year in the
Caribbean then
head west to Polynesia and complete a
circumnavigation. I am excited and terrified in equal measure!!
I have a few questions which I would really appreciate some thoughts on.
1) I plan to initially
cruise in the San Blas. Does anyone have a cruising
route and tips.
2) What's the some of the best sites etc to find people to join me.
3) Any tips for a
newbie?
Cheers
Tony