Newbie with no experience buys big boat
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Almost 2000 views and only 21 responses, it's got to tell you something. Welcome to SBO.
Seems, here, we all have a desire to have a sailing adventure. It is the shared experience, such as yours, gives some of us a positive prospective on what we want to accomplish.
Seems, here, we all have a desire to have a sailing adventure. It is the shared experience, such as yours, gives some of us a positive prospective on what we want to accomplish.
That's just awesome. I cant wait to read this book. I'm 20 years old, I've read a lot of books on sailing but have not spent a second on a real sailboat other than the Clipper Marine 21' I just bought. Apparently the boat has some fancy parts that are worth a lot more than the boat itself so I'm gonna part it out and try to get something like an O'day 25 or Macgregor 25. I aspire to do what Damato has done but don't worry, I dont believe my balls are as big as his. I'm gonna wait to get some experience before I attempt any off shore sailing. If anyone has any good advice or books to read, help me out.
Also I get motion sickness, what are some natural ways for me to combat this disease and build up tolerance, so I can pursue my dream.
The best way to combat motion sickness is to spend as much time on the water as possible, you'll get your sea legs eventually. Also might I suggest the oday 25 I have owned 22 and 25 foot macgregors and now have a 1976 oday 25 I loved my macs but the oday just sails better.
I purchased the book on my Kindle the day this thread was posted. I really enjoyed the writing and the adventure. I couldn't help but wonder if having more experience single handing even a small boat would have made a difference in following his dream, or in his choice of crew. Certainly a smart and inventive guy, love the idea for the water intake problem. I hope he continues to sail and someday realize his original dream.
How did you like the o'day 22 I might pick one up soon as I seen a nice one for sale by me.
what works for me
I think there are several threads on this issue on this site.
Everybody is different as far as sea sickness. What seems to work best for me is Bonine, taken a couple of hours before going out, plus I use one of those electrified writs bands -- the kind that sends a little electrical impulse down your wrist into your fingers. I just turn it on as soon as I start to feel a little woozy and it goes away. Also, what seems to help is ginger, but you have to start taking that 12-24 hours before going out (either ginger tea or ginger pills).
I think there are several threads on this issue on this site.
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Welcome aboard Glen. I bought your book after reading this thread. It is very inspirational, and every bad situation you encountered I can see that you had a plan. Methodical and well thought out. That's what it takes out there. Inspired to follow your lead and leave the marina.
Steve
Welcome aboard Glen. I bought your book after reading this thread. It is very inspirational, and every bad situation you encountered I can see that you had a plan. Methodical and well thought out. That's what it takes out there. Inspired to follow your lead and leave the marina.
Steve
Downloaded the book to my Kindle this weekend and finished in one day (rainy nasty weather stayed inside). Couldn't put in down. Couild relate to the situations like the holding tank replacement having had to replace all the hoses on my previous boat due to the overwhelming stench...can't imagine dealing with a full holding tank as well. Having a furling line part in heavy seas - that was another one.
Oh yeah, hang in there Glenn, I didn't find one of the things you're looking for either until I was in my 40's. Don't think she'll do any circumnavigations but she does like the sailboat.
Oh yeah, hang in there Glenn, I didn't find one of the things you're looking for either until I was in my 40's. Don't think she'll do any circumnavigations but she does like the sailboat.
Glenn I just literally finished reading your book two days ago...Loved the book, time for you to start again. Your book gave me hope that someday I will cruise the world.
Glenn: The First Mate and I just finished your book over the weekend. Great read, I like your writing style. I recommended it to several friends that have already purchased the book. Sounds like $$ going into your next boat fund ;-)
Time to cast off again in search for interesting adventures to write about!!
Good Luck!
PS.. next book, play down the high seas. I'll never get the First Mate out into the ocean for an extended time
Time to cast off again in search for interesting adventures to write about!!
Good Luck!
PS.. next book, play down the high seas. I'll never get the First Mate out into the ocean for an extended time
Glenn,
Great book and accounting for your experience in boat ownership, maintenance, outfitting, and cruising! I learned a great deal from your experience and believe you to be one of the more experienced folks on the board now. Your ingenuity and abiity to overcome many of the challenges you faced is incredible and I hope you pat yourself on the back regularly. I admire you Glenn for your courage, steadfastness, and commitment to a goal/dream. You are an ispiration to me as I try to accomplish some of what you did and "live the dream". My goal is only the Caribbean chain - not circumnavigation, with my wife. Unfortunately, we work in northeast Tennessee and out boat is near Port Canaveral. We were at the marina this week cleaning and installing the newly recovered cushions and dealing with the neverending maintenance issues. I conquered a marine head by changing the pump, but not without being christened with a shower of sh!t which reeked the boat to high heaven. on it goes. I hope to have the fortitude you displayed with my job to take the time and sail. We are looking at the Bahamas within the next year. Thanks again.
Great book and accounting for your experience in boat ownership, maintenance, outfitting, and cruising! I learned a great deal from your experience and believe you to be one of the more experienced folks on the board now. Your ingenuity and abiity to overcome many of the challenges you faced is incredible and I hope you pat yourself on the back regularly. I admire you Glenn for your courage, steadfastness, and commitment to a goal/dream. You are an ispiration to me as I try to accomplish some of what you did and "live the dream". My goal is only the Caribbean chain - not circumnavigation, with my wife. Unfortunately, we work in northeast Tennessee and out boat is near Port Canaveral. We were at the marina this week cleaning and installing the newly recovered cushions and dealing with the neverending maintenance issues. I conquered a marine head by changing the pump, but not without being christened with a shower of sh!t which reeked the boat to high heaven. on it goes. I hope to have the fortitude you displayed with my job to take the time and sail. We are looking at the Bahamas within the next year. Thanks again.
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