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Subject: Re: [world-cruising] New Member
From: Rosalie B. (gmbeasley@XXX.XXX)
Date: Thu Apr 03 2003 - 17:06:49 EST
On Thu, 03 Apr 2003 17:49:41 -0000, you wrote:
>Hello, my husband and I just decided that this may be the right
>retirement life for us. I am already retired, at age 43, and he is
>30, and we are ready to GO!! We are not rich for sure (my retirement
>is medical based, but nothing that will keep me from cruising)
>
>We live in Nevada, so we dont have access to boating classes,and we
>are clueless about everything! We dont even know what size boat to be
>researching, if we should be new or used, etc.
>
>The first advice I need is where to start? Are there any books I
>should read? Any websites to start at?
I think Tom Neale's book on living aboard might be a good place to
start. I've forgotten the title.
I'd also suggest chartering - at least first with a crew. You can
charter with a captain who will give you sailing lessons. and kill two
birds with one stone - both figure out if this is for you, and learn a
bit.
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>We would consider this our permenant home, and eventually would like
>to do a cross Atlantic crossing. Also we have cats, could they come
>with us?
>
>Also, I am pretty addicted to the internet, is there a way to get
>internet access in the middle of the ocean? Is it expensive?
>
>I do take a lot of prescription medications. If we did this we would
>be without medical insurance, and would not be in the same place for
>very long, how would I go about getting the medications I would need?
>
>I am reading one book now, and it mentions "keeping watch" at night,
>but does not go into how or why. Would my husband and I have to
>sleep at different times? He read about Pirates and is worried about
>that. Is there a way to avoid them? Are there a lot of Pirates out
>there?
>
>I have TONS of questions, as you can see, and I am anxious to learn
>all I can.
>
>Thank you.
>
>Susi
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grandma Rosalie
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