youngbuck trying to start cruising

[Stillraining]

shows a young man with a level head...You will do OK kid...whatever direction you decide..

And believe me goofy things like your last statement happen everyday..thats why were giving you sound advice we want you to make it..

If we could turn back the clock and join you we would do it... but we would want to know what we know now and not have to learn it all over again...

You have a great Goal ( it dosent have to be a dream)

Originally Posted by Livinondreams

stillraining, that is correct. I do want a world cruiser but I figure with my budget I am going to have to stop along the way to earn some money for repairs and so on. The school thing is kind of a long story,I was far from interested in going to college and my highschool grade averge was a C. Throughout my last year in highschool I had no plans of college. I already had a good job working on cars that I was quickly excelling at. My parents just really wanted me to at least try to go to college, and I ended up getting accepted. So here I am now sitting in my dorm, in fact I just had an exam at 12 ha. I understand that a college education betters my future in some ways but I also know many people who are happily living with just a highschool education. I like I said, I can always go back. But for right now,sitting in a classroom just isn't my thing. But traveling the world,now that is something that just isn't taught in a classroom. I know that I can make this happen, if it has to be more then 2 years before I take off then so be it, But only if I know that I did all I could during those two years to try to set sail. I figured that replacing the rigging would be necessary, wouldn't that be a hell of a story....... boy leaves dock to sail around the world,as soon as sails are raised the mast collaspes ha

[drifter8022]

Im 19 and you sound exactly like me. I know the that urge that inside your in gut that craves the open ocean with its adventure and freedom. Im really glad i found this thread.Ive literally wanted to sail the ocean since i was eight. I want to set sail as soon as possible while i am still young and while my body can still take a beatin. Right now my plan is to crew during the summer while i finish college. So i can get my sailing fix while getting my degree. I figure if i sink my boat and lose everything i have i can always fall back on my degree. So i have 2 more years until i set sail on the deep blue sea catchin my food and collecting rain water. And ill be on your same budget. I have a questions though that no one has asked how long do you plan to sail before your funds run dry?

[Jeff_H]

Re item 80

A tiller is the only way to go on a small boat. Its much easier to rig a home made windvane to a tiller than to a wheel, its easier to move about a small boat cockpit with a tiller and still steer with a tiller extesion, and it folds out of the way once your anchored.

What to do about a dinghy always one of the big problems with small boat cruising. Its one of the reasons that I recommend a shoal draft boat so that rowing ashore is do-able. Inflatables are expensive, especially since they need an outboard but hard dinghies of any stability and capacity don't fit on small boats. One option is an inflatable kayak. At least it stows in a small space, is quick to inflate and does not require an outboard. Downside, it does not carry a lot of weight and getting on and off takes skill.

One trick is to learn to build an instant dory, which can be built from as little as two sheets of 1/4" ext. grade plywood, some ringshank nails, a tube of caulking adhesive, and a couple 1 x 2's. If you are going to be somewhere for a while you bang one together, and then sell it or give it away when you leave.

Jeff

[Livinondreams]

Drifter, This may sound kind of risky but I think I might end up winging it quite a bit. I do plan to have at least put some money together in the beginning,but it will most likely be a small amount and not last very long. But in the many voyages I have read about, they could usually find work along the way to build a little funds such as little side jobs of painting boats,construction work,running errands for people, etc. But if worst comes to worst I can always come back home for a little while to work and restock. But hey, it wouldn't be an adventure if it didn't have so many dangers and unknowns haha

[gtod25]

OK Livinondreams, get off the computer, earn some money and go find your boat. When you have done that (or at least narrowed down the search) get back to us with specific questions.

In reality this is all you need; (photos courtesy of my former colleagues in the Irish Navy);












You have to love the bell under the radar.

[thesnort]

That may not be radar; it might be a lamp!

[drifter8022]

Youre right man. Wingin it the way to do it. Im glad im not the only crazy one. I live in florida on the intercoastal waterway near Daytona Beach. If you need a free place to stock up or make repairs on the way to the islands youre more than welcome to use my dock. And if you want an extra crew over the summer to split costs im your man.

[sailingdog]

I'd second getting a tiller-steered boat... which probably won't be too hard, since most of the smaller boats are tiller steered.

[asivesind]

I waited to get my degree, and I am glad that I did. I knew what I wanted to do. I have so many friends that went to school, just to make their folks happy or because everyone told them that they are supposed to. Now they have a degree in something they don't even like, and are working at some store selling records! Figure out what makes you happy, and do it. If sailing around on a little boat puts a smile on your face and you feel full,then in my opinion your a success. I am finally fulfilling my dream and I don't have much, but as of late I feel like the richest man on the ocean. Good luck to you.

[Rup]

Originally Posted by Jeff_H

Re item 80

One trick is to learn to build an instant dory, which can be built from as little as two sheets of 1/4" ext. grade plywood, some ringshank nails, a tube of caulking adhesive, and a couple 1 x 2's. If you are going to be somewhere for a while you bang one together, and then sell it or give it away when you leave.

Jeff

Livin,
GO DO IT!!!!


Jeff,
Can you point me in the direction of more info on instant dory craft of yours? Sounds like what I need right now!

- Jared

1969 Cal 25 Gypsy Queen
Avalon, CA