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23-08-2018, 05:35
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Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: South Carolina
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Waited Too Long?
Hello everyone! I am Sterling and am wondering if I will ever get a boat and sail...I sailed as a kid for several years. Mostly racing around Fla, back and forth to the Bahamas a couple of times, and up and down the Indian River. I loved it and wanted to pursue it, but didn't.
Now 42 yrs later I am craving the water. I should be able to cash out in a few years, so I am beginning my search for that perfect boat. Anyway, thanks for having me, and keep in touch.
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23-08-2018, 05:45
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Senior Cruiser

Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: PORTUGAL
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Re: Waited Too Long?
Yup.. your screwed.. invest in a quality Zimmer instead.. and an electric wheelchair..
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23-08-2018, 06:03
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Registered User

Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Caribbean live aboard
Boat: Camper & Nicholson58 Ketch - ROXY Traverse City, Michigan No.668283
Posts: 6,688
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Re: Waited Too Long?
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Originally Posted by SterlingCannon
Hello everyone! I am Sterling and am wondering if I will ever get a boat and sail...I sailed as a kid for several years. Mostly racing around Fla, back and forth to the Bahamas a couple of times, and up and down the Indiana River. I loved it and wanted to pursue it, but didn't.
Now 42 yrs later I am craving the water. I should be able to cash out in a few years, so I am beginning my search for that perfect boat. Anyway, thanks for having me, and keep in touch.
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Hurry before it’s too late
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23-08-2018, 07:07
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Tampa Bay area, USA
Boat: Beneteau First 42
Posts: 3,961
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Re: Waited Too Long?
Jeeze Guys--Nothing like Positive Encouragement eh?
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23-08-2018, 07:48
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Hampton, Va
Boat: Endeavour 40CC
Posts: 112
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Re: Waited Too Long?
 Don't let them stress you out. "MOST" things said here are in good fun. I just turned 50 and we are going to close tomorrow on our 40' boat. I have been waiting 15 years. So you have plenty of time.
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23-08-2018, 08:00
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Monroe, Ga
Boat: 1987 Sabre 42 C/B
Posts: 417
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Re: Waited Too Long?
I understand your position. My story is the same basic one. I still can't pin point why I slipped away from sailing but did. I am 48 years old now and in the past year or so have gotten back into it. Bareboat chartering a few times with more scheduled and recently started sailing via a local sailing club (Atlanta area). Sounds like you may be closer to cashing out then me. My obtainable target it 55. I own my own business and can't just quit (I might if I could) I know it isn't long but everyday it feels further away rather then closer. I am so ready for a change but it just doesn't make sense to pull the plug earlier at this point. Hopefully as the next years go by I can find more time for sailing. I will get there relatively soon.
Good luck and keep focusing on getting back to the sport/activity/lifestyle you love.
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23-08-2018, 09:33
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Marine Service Provider

Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 6,103
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Re: Waited Too Long?
Howdy Sterling! Welcome Aboard CF!
You are not alone in having a long held dream of owning a big sailboat and living the cruising life. Most of the people on this forum started the same way.
So, enjoy your time learning what you can on CF and then enjoy your time on the water too.
Bon Voyage!
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23-08-2018, 09:42
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Good question
Boat: Rafiki 37
Posts: 14,643
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Re: Waited Too Long?
Sounds like that puts you in your 60s. This seems to be about the average age most folks in North America manage to make the leap.
So... not too late at all.
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23-08-2018, 11:14
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: San Diego, California - Read about our circumnavigation at www.rutea.com
Boat: Contest 48
Posts: 1,064
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Re: Waited Too Long?
Personally, I think it depends on your attitude and expectations. If you have trepidation about whether you're up for buying, maintaining and navigating a sailboat, will you feel even more pressure once you do? If you expect broad reaches under sunny skies will you feel disappointed when you're sailing at night into a squall? If you're anticipating leisure will you be frustrated with dealing with nonstop chores and repairs?
We have met more than a few cruisers who seem to do nothing but complain and I get the feeling that they're not enjoying themselves. I believe that those who appreciate the cruising lifestyle the most are those who can expect the unexpected, roll with the weather and the punches and laugh at their own mistakes. Once you own a boat, it's almost guaranteed that you'll misjudge more than a few things - you might break something - but it's part of the learning process. If you can be comfortable with that, then I'd encourage you to proceed.
Fair winds and calm seas.
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23-08-2018, 14:31
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: South Carolina
Posts: 5
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Re: Waited Too Long?
Hey foster. Thanks. I might be a little off on the cash-out timing, but I am headed to a sail boat soon.
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23-08-2018, 14:32
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Registered User

Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Caribbean live aboard
Boat: Camper & Nicholson58 Ketch - ROXY Traverse City, Michigan No.668283
Posts: 6,688
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Re: Waited Too Long?
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Originally Posted by svHyLyte
Jeeze Guys--Nothing like Positive Encouragement eh?
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He started it.
We retired three years ago. We bought Roxy eight years ago and spent five fixing it. We joined the Salty Dawgs in Hampton, Virginia and sailed to the Caribbean. I think the average age in the Dawgs is around 60. The other end is young folks home schooling their kids.
Hope you find a way to be on the water.
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23-08-2018, 14:34
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: South Carolina
Posts: 5
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Re: Waited Too Long?
I am agreeing with you my friend. I’ve been raising 4 kids on my own for awhile now, 3 girls and a boy. My youngest will graduate in 7 years. I am expecting to be able to handle a bunch after all this. Thanks
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23-08-2018, 14:35
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: South Carolina
Posts: 5
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Re: Waited Too Long?
Thank you sir!
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23-08-2018, 14:36
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: South Carolina
Posts: 5
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Re: Waited Too Long?
Yea! Thanks.
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23-08-2018, 15:09
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Writing Full-Time Since 2014
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Deale, MD
Boat: PDQ Altair, 32/34
Posts: 10,277
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Re: Waited Too Long?
NEVER waste time dreaming. Get a used sailing dinghy now and enjoy some of what you did as a kid. You can get a nice one cheap and sell it in 5 years for what you paid for it, and in the mean time, it will help you learn more about the dream; what you like and what you don't like.
A real sailor will not let himself be completely trapped on land. Just do it, but do it now and do it small.
Don't you want to go sailing with your kids? That's the best part!
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