NOT A CRUISER ANY MORE, sob, sob.....

[capta]

As resistant to new ideas as us old sea dogs are, sometimes we must bend with the wind.
So after accepting my actual place in the universe, I hereby declare that my lady and I are no longer cruisers; henceforth we are voyagers!

"To be truly challenging, a voyage, like a life, must rest on a firm foundation of financial unrest. Otherwise, you are doomed to a routine transverse, the kind known to yachtsmen who play with their boats at sea..."cruising" it is called.
Voyaging belongs to seamen, and to wanderers of the world who cannot, or will not, fit in. If you are contemplating a voyage and you have the means, abandon the venture until your fortunes change.
Only then will you know what the sea is all about".
-quote from Wanderer by Sterling Hayden:

 

[Rick D]

Congratulations!

Now that you have reached economic uncertainty, your have moved up status! However, that universe is a lot larger than it was a few years ago...

 

[RonRelyea]

As resistant to new ideas as us old sea dogs are, sometimes we must bend with the wind.
So after accepting my actual place in the universe, I hereby declare that my lady and I are no longer cruisers; henceforth we are voyagers!

"To be truly challenging, a voyage, like a life, must rest on a firm foundation of financial unrest. Otherwise, you are doomed to a routine transverse, the kind known to yachtsmen who play with their boats at sea..."cruising" it is called.
Voyaging belongs to seamen, and to wanderers of the world who cannot, or will not, fit in. If you are contemplating a voyage and you have the means, abandon the venture until your fortunes change.
Only then will you know what the sea is all about".
-quote from Wanderer by Sterling Hayden:

ah yes ... one of my favorite quotes from the man born Sterling RELYEA Walter ... wish I knew if we were related ;-)

 

[capta]

Cape Horners of old ROCK!

Yes, a truly fine sailor and good teacher. I was fortunate enough to have him as a friend and teacher on the waterfront in Sausalito as a teen. He and Spike Africa probably had more influence on me and my sailing style than anyone or anything.

 

[rardiH36]

-quote from Wanderer by Sterling Hayden:

A wonderful transition you both are making.

When I saw a certain few words that you excerpted from the Hayden passage " ... must rest on a firm foundation of financial unrest...." , I recalled a recent article about the freedom that certain people in my Marin County location achieve from financial unrest. People I pass but only seldom actually see every time I transit in/out of my home port's Sausalito/Richardson's Bay ship channel. They are known as the Anchor-Outs. From their mostly derelict floating homes they look up at Belvedere mansions valued up to $50 million. Here's a recent article about them. Much is disturbing about their lives and lifestyle. But read the second to the last paragraph. Echoes the concept that real freedom can happen only when free from life's trappings:

http://www.bohemian.com/gyrobase/the-anchor-outs/Content?oid=2306241&showFullText=true

 

[zeehag]

some of those anchor outs actually have good boats and move them around a lot.....strange how the mobile ones are never mentioned nor photographed....

 

[HukilauMike]

I just re-read Wanderer a couple of months ago. In his book, Sterling quoted a friend's opinion of him: to paraphrase, this friend felt Sterling was born 100 years too late. He was truly a man who didn't need or want material wealth or goods, and was only happy in the company of fellow sailors at sea. In short, a man who would have been a deep water clipper ship or merchant sailor in the early 19th century.

I have no doubt that is how Sterling viewed himself, and to be sure, he certainly seemed to have had the courage and skill to become the closest thing to a professional sailor his time would allow. But at the same time, he also embraced the Hollywood lifestyle of big mansions, servants, cars, etc. He was clearly ambivalent about it, but there's no doubt that every time he tried to chuck the fame and fortune for "the simple life", he always came back to Hollywood.

Well, no matter what, I found him and his book to be fascinating, and I wish I had the chance to learn about ships, the sea, sailing and Hollywood from him.

 

[weinie]

Now why don't you just take it easy and please make me a drink of grain alcohol and rain water.

 

[capta]

weinie
Gladly, but since we're anchored in Prickly Bay, Grenada, how about a rum and lime?

 

[colbyafrica]

Yes, a truly fine sailor and good teacher. I was fortunate enough to have him as a friend and teacher on the waterfront in Sausalito as a teen. He and Spike Africa probably had more influence on me and my sailing style than anyone or anything.

Love that quote from Spike. He was my grandfather.

 

[PaulK]

Bon voyage!

 

[Ray Bowles]

The most wonderful and interesting people Maria and I have ever been around were those we met as live aboard cruisers. Absolutly no one cared what you did in your previous life or what vessel you sailed.
We talked about our adventures, we shared tips about sailing, where to find parts or the best dingy dock and bar.
We helped each other with repairs, we shared and taught new skills.
We sold everything to go and God willing it'll happen again.
This is not a practice round, it's the only round.
This time we will be voyagers.
Ray

 

[Bad Obsession]

Hell...I wish I was still a cruiser. The last few years the boat has been a pleasant dream rather than a constant get away. I miss seeing new places, living the life, and cruising.

Okay, not entirely accurate but close. Yes, I have seen St. Michaels through the back door but that is the first new port in years for me. Every summer I have big hopes and they end up in one descent trip. Next year I don't see much better. Heck, I don't even know if I will see a port I haven't been before.

I need to take a descent trip. I keep on saying that but life gets in the way!