need information on sailing!

Lynniepoo87 · #1 (**permalink**) 10-14-2010

Hi Everyone!

I'm writing a book and I'm looking for information. Specifically, I want to have the characters sail from San Francisco to New Zealand in a sailing vessel (no electricity or motor power). I know nothing about sailing so I'm a bit lost as to where to start, but any advice regarding the size of the ship, the weather issues, etc. would be very much appreciated!! Thanks.

QuickMick · #2 (**permalink**) 10-14-2010

why are you posting a thread that you have already posted and are getting feedback on?

Lynniepoo87 · #3 (**permalink**) 10-14-2010

I posted this after I got your first message that no one could help. Do you want me to delete it?

leland515 · #4 (**permalink**) 10-27-2010

As a sailor I wouldn't want to read a sailing story written by someone who has never sailed.. no offense man, but the things you can explain best are the things you do most

sailjunkie · #5 (**permalink**) 10-27-2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by leland515

As a sailor I wouldn't want to read a sailing story written by someone who has never sailed.. no offense man, but the things you can explain best are the things you do most

Good point. My hunch is that a sailing story written by non-sailor isn't going to be very believable.

PCP · #6 (**permalink**) 10-28-2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lynniepoo87

Hi Everyone!

I'm writing a book and I'm looking for information. Specifically, I want to have the characters sail from San Francisco to New Zealand in a sailing vessel (no electricity or motor power). I know nothing about sailing so I'm a bit lost as to where to start, but any advice regarding the size of the ship, the weather issues, etc. would be very much appreciated!! Thanks.

So, do what good writers do. RESEARCH.

Go out and sail

or change the subject of your book.

carl762 · #7 (**permalink**) 11-03-2010

Agreed. Gotta go with what you know.