wrote:
> I'm considering undertaking a trip soon, and I wanted to see what
> people's opinions are before I set out. If you'd prefer not to read my
> whole post, here it is in a nutshell. I'm 26, in good shape, with
> modest sailing ability. I plan to purchase a boat, between 22-27 feet
> and sail along the coast of New England for about 1-2 months, hopping
> from harbor to harbor. Is this sensible?
Go to school to learn about tides, navigation, collision regulations,
etc. It is all im****tant stuff you should know before ocean sailing. You
can certainly learn enough to get by in about 10 evenings.
I don't know what the regulations are in the US, but you will probably
need some paperwork - check with the Coastguard. You should be able to
find reasonably priced short courses to get the necessary certificates.
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