How to start sailing the World from scratch (from someone who knew nothing about boats)

[@DennisBrookeWorldRovers]

What a great episode. Our two favorite lines: "The boat doesn't get bigger," and "We may not be rich but we have a rich life." We're not ready to follow in your footsteps, but we do like the idea of crewing on others boats. Glad you're getting ready to be reunited with Polar Seal.

[@donaldoutdoors]

Wow! That's it! Your LIFE is RICH and that's what it should be all about. I'm in process myself of packing up and getting my boat!

[@LadyAmandaReneeMerry]

We are calling the realtor Monday to talk about selling our house. I'm so full of anxiety about this, so I'm glad I found your channel. It made me feel better about buying a boat. My husband was in the navy and I used to sail as a little girl, but this will be the first we'll be in charge of our own boat, so we're treating ourselves as complete newbies

[@RyanSophieSailing]

Totally understand the anxiety! It will be great though :) I hope your adventure brings you everything you want out of it and more! /Sophie

[@patience8884]

Love your video. I passed it on to a friend who's boyfriend has a boat that he has been working on for some time now. He invited her to sail to Greece. I sent this video to her. I think she will appreciate it.

[@RyanSophieSailing]

Let us know how it goes :)

[@grabasalad5945]

There are few people that speak as much wisdom in such an eloquent yet captivating manner. Your words "We may not be rich but we have a rich life." are the antidote to modern life, the cure, the missing piece of the puzzle. For my part, all I can do is thank you and hope that you have inspired the other 18,406 viewers (so far) as much as you have inspired me. God bless you both..

[@RyanSophieSailing]

thanks Salad!

[@thryce82]

I sailed the world for about 5 years on a muchhhh bigger boat but same concept. Its wonderful and as I get older I find myself missing the smell of the sea quite a bitt. I hope everyone in this comment section can get to experience that at least for a bit. Hope life is kind and you can find a way because nothing like being out in the middle of an ocean on a full moon. If anyone here gets a chance the most beutiful sunsets you will ever see are actually in the Persian Gulf. Go about 20-30 miles out sand makes a beautiful red/pink haze.

[@ianb4801]

Funny how you found your French boat in Sweden - but I suppose I found my Swedish boat in the Netherlands; less that 3 years ago, I bought my Hallberg-Rassy 38, built in 1983 in NL. I started from scratch too, having never sailed before and I agree with much of what you say other than a couple of things. Firstly, I commissioned a specialist to help me find the right boat, working through where I would be sailing her. He used to be a delivery skipper and he knows his stuff. After realising I needed to sail outside the Mediterranean Sea, he steered me away from French, flat sterned, lightweight med boats (sorry, includes your's in that list) and towards something designed for the Baltic Sea and the North Sea. He coordinated things for me as I had no knowledge of which countries NOT to buy a boat in, who were the pirates - and who the good surveyors are. More than commissioning ono-on-one tuition on board (and single-handing at that), hiring this man was the wisest thing I did - money well spent! Secondly, he also recommended not going bigger than about 40 feet, even for an Atlantic crossing, because it's about the right compromise between comfort and ease of handling as it was likely I would be either single-handed or short-handed. So I have a boat that's dry and as tough as a brick out-house.but that's both seaworthy in heavy weather but not too unwieldy for single-handing. Final hint from him is also don't even look at a boat that has no backstay - and some designs don't! One thing I totally agree with you about is don't buy an ex-charter boat because, not only can they have a tough life, they are often built to a lower price and lighter than non-charter boat; the larger charter companies can negotiate build standards dow, if they want too, to save money. Some of these boats are so light that the hulls and decks can flex noticeably in harsh, closely spaced seas. So I have a boat as tough as a brick out-house that I've handled comfortably in 8m seas and 40 knots of wind when I copped heavier-than-forecast conditions when single-handing across Biscay. My sailing has come a long way on this boat.

[@PaulAdamsWatchman]

This is a LIFELONG DREAM that I have had. Due to my father's passing (not a bad thing. He lived a long wonderful life, but in the end He was constantly in the hospital, was in ALOT of suffering and was ready). The finances are there now and am looking at 45+ ft. Boats. Your video was great. Made me smile as you went down your list as it fit mine. Been doing HEAVY research on everything you touched on. THIS IS GONNA HAPPEN and will see you on the water!!!!!! 😁😁😁😁😁

[@markedmonds6629]

I love the way you express yourself in the sailing life. Very French and very fun. Love watching your vlogs....

[@whileysea]

REAĹLY SOPHIE, this time YOU did it. This Video you made is an absolut MASTERPIECE! Highly interesting Themes about the past of you 2 with deep insights of your previous jobs. Your HUMOR kills me and how you were able to catch it on camera is astonishing. Your 5 Points go much further and again, all in a very funny yet true way. I could write on and on... I will leave Catalania in 14 days after I was cut in the last Corona Lockdown. Before the next one arrives, I must install my addittional 2 Solarpanels, find a way to secure my overhanging hardshell dinghy on the foredeck, buy provision and head out and run. I rather be free then locked in. But your Video is an excellent piece of work. I give you my compliments and I say that as a Sailor with 30 years of experience.

[@philipmeredith8523]

Where were you before I retired in 1995, I needed your knowledge so badly. I was driving up the florida keys road, trying to decide whether to get a boat or rv to live on. Saw a cool 30 foot trawler for sale. Stopped to see if my wife would go along with the idea of moving on a boat to live. Never dreaming in a million years that she would say yes to that idea. Well she fell in love with the trawler and said buy it and we can move on the trawler. And she was not kidding. So I have had to live since then knowing that I was responsible for us not living on a boat full time for a while. You did a super great job with your video. You will cause a lot of people to be braver than I was.

[@miragesailing834]

IT WORKED!!!! See you soon!

[@crikycrocky]

What a great video! 25 minutes direct to camera and I am still engaged right to the end. Well done with that. Me, I'm on the second go round with "Getting gone cruising", this time to the Med. I now have the boat I'm just needing to offload my shore based life again and all the stuff I accumulated for that shore based life.

[@ffarag]

Sophie, so many thanks for your time, tips, honesty, and way of explaining , passing through your messages/thoughts/ideas, to all of us, who are very much eager to tackling this adventure life you and Ryan opted living. you are the best , keep up the good work. Big kisses from a 63 years Swiss young man! Lol

[@lancer9339]

Great video! Sophie, you're a star! And a top-notch video artist. In all your superbly shot and edited videos, you and Ryan give the human touch to sailing which is something us lifelong sailors greatly appreciate.

[@jameshull6776]

Absolutely brilliant, informative and thoroughly entertaining. In heartbeat I would pack cast the lines and set sail, my better half just needs convincing. I will be showing her this video tonight.

[@howardwhite9773]

Sailing ain't gonna happen for me; the wife thinks I'm crazy for watching sailing videos. Hey, I'm soaking in the human interest and cultures around the world. My ocean is my acreage and my boat is a variety of tractors and such. I social distance with trees. A very well produced video, Sophie. Love the flamingo!

[@fensysltd2471]

You never know. I'm 61 and taking my first ASA 101 sailing lesson soon. Maybe, just maybe in a year I'll be living on a boat.

[@willemwho]

We had great success with Narragansett Sailing School in Rhode Island, USA! They are an ASA sailing school that offers a lot of courses. Great video, dreams can come true.

[@adrianwhitfield6656]

Fantastic video Sophie, thank you. After 18 months of watching youtube videos and recently being made redundant, its time to hold my breath and jump in feet first.

[@RyanSophieSailing]

GO FOR IT!! It will be a wild ride.

[@simonball3067]

Great presentation Sophie, you made it look easy, and that's the sign of a true pro. Lot's of great information, straight of the back of your personal experience, and it doesn't get any better than that.

[@sikhidas]

What a wonderful couple ,lots a learning. Plenty of grounding . Sensually acting on behalf of Sophia with plenty of experience. And down to earth ryan . Been watching maybe seven years.. Want too take power boat across the Atlantic wow. And barnacle whatever.

[@skipperandy2199]

A very sincere and grounding statement to be rich in life, and happy. If this current global crisis has taught us anything, it is that life is very precious, and you have learned to embrace life to it's fullest. Motivation for my to continue my journey to purge my junk, sell my house, and take my boat for a spin around the world. Thank you for your cheerful and sweet motivation. Fair winds to you and Ryan forever. - Skipper Andy

[@mickyp9517]

Full of great advice, delivered entertainingly, with a video-editing cherry on top - thanks Sophie ... lovely job! ... (Don't tell Ryan, but you're my favourite [VERY] feisty, French gal in KZbin-Land!).

[@larrygarcia9048]

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[@mickyp9517]

@@larrygarcia9048 I think there's been a serious breach in quantum, inter-dimensional physics here!

[@blackjackamsterdam7075]

@@larrygarcia9048 in which casino does he lives Sound a bit like Alice in wonderland

[@blackjackamsterdam7075]

@@larrygarcia9048 Last week a friend of mine planted a 500 euro banknote in his garden and in less than a week he had that beautiful tree full of different banknotes euros us dollars British pounds Amazing just really amazing This is not a joke there are pictures

[@janewright6926]

New to this. Done my competent crew, ready to do my skippers. Joined Royal Cape Yacht Club (I live in CT). Need adventure in my life. This is what I want to do but am terrified!! Also met my yachtie man online. He's bought a boat to sail around the world - so we have something to learn on before going. Will keep following you. Thanks for all the advice.

[@anthonymiller8989]

Tony & Susan here, Yes! you are a star ******

[@Daniel-lf3vj]

sophie so so so glad to see you back at it and sharing your positive, exciting personality with the world again

[@markbernier8434]

Love the way you say honestly. If you do not think you have changed a very great deal then you need to rewatch your first 12 videos. Both of you have obviously grown .

[@silverark2693]

That was an epic video Sophie. Thanks! Why was it epic? Because you're so much fun, and so sensible about what sailing is. Sail on sister!

[@lolonav]

Blue water cruising is a things in design. it is a boat which is designed to sail LOADED with the tons of stuff you have when you live on your boat .Amel, Privilège, or the FC 45 from JPK are designed like that . Also the passage of the boat in the wave ... Very great movies thanks

[@easelatsea5094]

Thank you for your SUPPORT!! For I leave in 2 months out the SF gate:)

[@RyanSophieSailing]

Wohooo!!!!! 🥳🥳🥳🥳 we’ll be mentally right here with you!!! 🤩 congratulations 🎉🍾🥰

[@HSI_451]

OMG Thank you so much for the video and all your support - it helped and keeps helping us so much, you are incredible people and you so right with all of it!!! Thanks also for adding us to the title - we will keep you posted about our progress :D Best Marlene & Helge :D Also best of luck on your new adventure, we are already looking forward to be hearing from you!!!

[@arabesque30]

I'm happy to see your videos every time you and Brian. We are half way to the dream and hope one day we meets out in the blue. Wish you all happynes and luck

[@maxmboothe1957]

You remind me of my other fav sailing channel sailing uma. You are real and down to earth. Love the vibe and the inspiration. From Jamaica 🇯🇲 subscribed!!

[@RyanSophieSailing]

Thanks so much Max! Can’t tell you how much it means to be compared to Dan and Kika, we truly look up to them ☺️ welcome aboard!!!

[@victordirectdemocrats]

excellent video in content and delivery. just one observation about "difference between blue water and non-blue water sailboats". Best blue water boats do not have bolted on keels or exposed spade rudders, they have integrated long fin keels or are full keels. They also have rudders protected by strong skeg or the keel itself. They also have higher angles of ultimate stability before they capsize. Also, because of the hull design and construction they tend to be a less jumpy motion in waves. There are probably other reasons like larger fuel and water tanks, etc. For me, the key, rock bottom contition is no bolted on keels and no exposed spade rudders. The bolted-on keels constantly stress the ss bolts and also the narrow area of the hull where the keel is attached. The resuld are incresing catastrophic incidents where keel falls off, boat capsizes and people die. Of course, the failure does not tend to happen in calm waters or with low wind. Bolted on keels are also more vulnerable in impacts with floating objects of if running aground. Spade rudders are vulnerable to impacts with floating objects, whales and when running aground. Not to mention that orcas seem to have develop an interest in having some fun with spade rudders. Just read about it. Personally I believe bolted on fin keels and spade rudders are an aberration in cruising boats because they are based on going fast and be roomy; not safety and stability. Beneteau, Catalinas, Bavaria, etc., are roomy beautiful boats inside, the rest is not acceptable, to me, of course. In some cases, older blue water boats are made with solid fiberglass hull and deck; in this way they do not have the water infiltration that often happenss in "sandwich" construction. Most boats today have solid hulls below the water line and, unfortunately, have sandwich construction above water line and decks. Practically any modern design boats end up with spongy decks. It is true, older boats, tend to be slower and you need a larger older boat to have the same room of a newer boat. But the hulls are thicker, even if not of solid fiberglass. The fiberglass hulls have proven to be extremely age resistant; they have done some strength tests; they found fiberglass strength increases slightly with aging. The hull colours and finishes can be redone, you can also renew the engine, the fridge, the sails, can retrofit in-mast or in-boom furling, chance the rigging to dynema (better than ss steel), add a new bbq. a new generator, navigation instruments, autopilot and everything else. For example, modernized CSY 44, a Kelly-Peterson 44 and other boats are far superior for bluewater than all the modern popular stuff; they sail better in bad weather and they are built better. Again, great video. I never noticed before that the accent of Swedes speaking English sounds a bit like French speaking English. Cheers!

[@fimfengius]

FYI: A Class A yacht ( boat ) is a vessel that is built to navigate the open ocean and surpass a force 8 on the Beaufort scale and surpass waves higher that 4 meters. These yachts are constructed to be self sufficient in hostile seas. Most vessels are class B or even C.

[@SeaSential]

❤❤❤ this i am putting in top sailing videos out of any. sophie you are an amazing storyteller. I am going to use this as the go to for anyone who asks ‘how, should i’

[@Willco5114]

Love this video. Practical, fun, witty. Many thanks

[@robweinstein]

That was one of the most honest and inspiring videos I’ve seen. (I confess I’ve been obsessing and I’ve seen hundreds of videos). Best wishes getting back to your boat. PS your old photos look just like stock photos for the work environment lol.

[@bongoslide]

It is great to hear a beautiful woman noting the consumer things in life but knowing your lifestyle is beyond trinkets,very entertaining and informative as I am about to fix up a small yacht with intention of begging a new life , thank you Sophie x

[@nickmn6108]

Excellent lovely video, well done and well covered Sophie. I love your honesty and confident humility.

[@skylinedcharly]

Sail Ionian. Excellent tuition, well kept new boats and superb place to learn for beginners in Greece.

[@biancat5015]

You are such an warm excited and honest person, great advice. Hope yo see you out there in a year or two ❤️❤️💯💯⛵

[@HiroNguy]

This goes not just into my Sailing folder, but the Life Hacks folder! Well done you two on having such good-interesting lives!

[@RyanSophieSailing]

Thanks Mark... great to hear!

[@valeryplaton8541]

Merci Sophie ! encore une super vidéo pleine d'humour et d'informations basés sur le vécu. En espérant vous revoir Ryan et toi très rapidement sur l'eau pour de nouvelles AVENTURES. Bonne journée.

[@TheBlackRuffles]

Sophie......that was simply said COOL! Thanks, be safe , good luck! (to ALL)

[@philipbourne3288]

U asked where to learn to sail. I agree RUA course is good, and Gibraltar is a great place to learn as it is tidal (the rest of the med is no tidal) also always good winds, and warm. Possibly you will sail over to Africa, Portugal or Spain. I used rock sailing school in Gibraltar, there is about 3 others. Fantastic people and location

[@GoWithTheFloat]

You are one of the channels that has inspired us to buy a sail boat and live on it while we gain experience and confidence to sail from New Port RI down the East Coast to the Caribbean this fall. Thank you so much!

[@RyanSophieSailing]

That is amazing!!! So happy to read this :) maybe we meet in the Caribbean next season?! Would be a lot of fun!

[@GoWithTheFloat]

see you then!

[@henrirotthier5710]

Very honest councils. We felt exactly the same way. 2020 was a bit special for all of us, but eventually things will get bether. We hope to sail away again next April

[@chrisdekock2579]

4th November marks 1 year since I took the big plunge! What a year it has been on Seafari Adventure!

[@johncano2594]

You are truly an artist, you and Ryan are a great team. Thankyou for hanging in there and just doing what you do.

[@execproducer100]

Are you on CIA payroll?

[@DrMohamedElSherif]

Wawo... I have been dreaming of sailing for the last 2 years. I will doit:)

[@mrmarcocecchi74]

I'm about to buy my first boat......well, still study for my boating/sailing italian license (and that's the biggest obstacle).....one day I'll join you guys!!!! Thanks for your advices!!

[@makisp.1428]

Great video! Very informative. Your personality kept my interest throughout. Very engaging. Great editing.

[@jasonstrong4610]

YES! I want to do it! And I will! What a superb video. Thanx so much Sophie ! Oops, school bus. I am retired with young kids. First a Granny flat for income. (I have a timber mill and thousands of bricks) then a shed and 48' cat. C u in about 7 years!

[@torpe2]

Great video once more not only for the very valuable advice, but as well for the always welcome fun and positive touch you add to the content. If I may, could I suggest topic for a future video: clothing on board and those few items that you are glad you took with you in the boat for this adventure! Have great week!

[@peterreynolds8146]

What a great video well done Sophie!! Here I am sitting in the comfort of my home in sunny Australia ( that means a Pacific ocean crossing) and I haven’t even sailed around my own country. I’ve considered all you’ve talked about and believe that you should start your own fashion channel. I’m trying to think of a great name for Sophie‘s sailing fashions. Anyway, it’s always a joy to watch someone who is such a positive person with an electric personality. So much so, Sophie could power the grid of a small city. In conclusion you’re sailing & life education will never wear out. However, fashion shoes and handbags will. With regard to your home that is the bricks and sticks you may wish to make a calculation of how much interest you paid on the loan, what are the running costs, the insurance, gas, water, electricity etc and work out how long it would take to break even so don’t feel too bad about getting out of the property. Best Peter

[@anthonymiller4550]

Tony & Susan here, This was truly a great video even though you are not on you boat. Good Luck and see you on the water soon. Maybe 18 months from today.

[@popuptoaster]

Bought mine without knowing anything at all about boats, two holidays on the Norfolk Broads was about the sum of my experience, other than the trip from (coincidentally) Norfolk down to Essex I've not been anywhere yet because she was pretty much a bare hull with an engine in her but I am living aboard and getting a lot of work done ready to go exploring.

[@JohnWillimann]

Really good video and some pretty good advice on the whole. The one thing I would argue with is on the boat size, from personal experience, I would say buy the smallest boat which you find comfortable. Also learn to fix things yourself. It's a good idea to crew on a couple of boats and skippers, you get to learn a few tricks as you go and find your own style of sailing. I lived for 5 years onboard cruising and it is life changing.

[@jenniferhjen]

love your light hearted approach, Sophie, thank you!

[@Crazy-pz1iy]

Awesome video!!! Your personality is just so awesome! Can’t wait for you guys to get back to your boat :)

[@shredmonger666]

I'm seriously wanting this in my life.When i was 8 or nine,i use to sail in the islands near largs Scotland.I'm in ottawa canada and 40 yrs have gone by.

[@petergroves9343]

Catching up as I'm way behind on your videos, this one is by far the best IMO, just about nails everything for the newbie ⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️

[@s.v.naniola3170]

Very cute clip. PS We had our own 33' Hunter for a few years but thought it might be worthwhile to take a 6 or 7 day ASA course sailing in the Sea of Cortez on a 45' Dufour with Nautilus Sailing school. We wanted to try out something more than local coastal day sails. We loved it and recommend it for any newbies. I believe they have several locations in the Med, Bahamas & Mexico.

[@jimmyleblanc6961]

Wow what a very entertaining piece. Looking forward to other episodes. We currently have a power boat. You are a joy to listen to. Thank you. I will get my gal to watch this. She soooo wants to travel. We are both looking at retirement and this may be the ticket Thank you.....Jim

[@normandpontbriand6974]

Un bonjour du Québec, je viens tout juste de découvrir ta vidéo que j’ai adoré t’écouter, je te trouves formidable, tu es tellement positive et j’aime la façon dont tu vois la vie. Un bonjour à Ryan.

[@jimmystewart5662]

I absolutely love your video. Thank you for sharing.

[@rudijano1466]

You guys are really Fantastic in every possible way! Just love to watch and hopefully one day my boat will finally BE ready so I can join this great community. Joehooooooooeeeeee!! 🤪🥳🧐🤗🥰🏖😎. Sorry, your enthousiasme is just very catchy...

[@melissaeli4261]

Just watched this episode and I had tears of joy! Thank you for being so real and funny. Looking at changing our lifestyle this coming year with our 2 kids. Hope to meet up someday.

[@MrCrabbing]

Super advice, unfortunately I can't get my wife out of the bay without her turning green let alone to sea but on the plus side I'm getting out of the car repair business and able to follow my dream and go back to full time fishing soon

[@russgaulke1364]

Great video. Felt like you allowed us to see more of Sophie as a person.

[@ed_richards47]

Great video, Sophie. You're obviously NOT going back to your 9 to 5 job anytime soon!! Looking forward to watching your upcoming adventures in your third season.

[@nick2300]

Great. I particularly like the last 4 minutes. ( it IS ME.) Thanks.

[@Justanurse357]

Just found your Chanel. You are very entertaining and informative. Great content!

[@remotaurog]

Nice to see you guys ,I think you would be good at stand up Sophie, taking my first sailing lessons in 21.x

[@haywood12]

Sophie really wants that bag and shoe combo

[@LaCapla]

Sophie thank you for all your advice. I'll be following your channel.

[@RyanSophieSailing]

I’m so glad you enjoyed this video! And welcome to the club :)

[@WindwardToEden]

Just discovered you going through a search. We are planning on liveaboard-cruising soon as well, but I am nervous about pulling the trigger. This was a great video, it felt like you were talking right to me. Thank you. Candice

[@jeroennijenhuis7436]

Thanks for your positive and uplifting video (and a good summary too)!

[@loneo3006]

Hi Sophie, Would you mind sharing the schools you contacted during your step one? There are just so much out there and it's hard know who's worthy and who's not. Merci !!! :)

[@danknox9986]

Nice to hear from my favorite French Sailing Girl. Go ahead and buy some new shoes. Stay safe and get back to the boat.

[@Chris97302]

You just brought tears to my eyes. I am so ready to go!!! We are (fortunately or unfortunately) in the midst of the boat buying process at this time. It appears that our luck has held and COVID gave everyone else the idea to sail on our 2 year preplanned timeline and boats in our budget are more scarce right now (I too have a bit of designer taste on a workingman's budget!). Thank you for sharing and I look forward to seeing you on the line somewhere in the future.

[@larrygarcia9048]

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[@svscatterling5538]

Absolutely cracking video, thank you so much. Crew on other boats and the remote working pointers 🤯 🎉 Thank you so much 😉

[@svscatterling5538]

Subscribed 👍

[@rhirwin10]

Awesome episode. Singularly the best. Great advice, particularly with regard to buying a used sailboat. Previous owner(s) are critical.

[@sailingmarilynkaye]

Thank you Guys, fantastic advice, we are currently back home after a few months away, we had a blast. so looking forward to getting back out and amongst it. let us know if you decide to go down under. Take Care fair winds stay safe.

[@namesacomlorenzo6504]

Amazing video!! Thank you guys! You are a truly source of inspiration! Cheers from Italy!

[@pierrebrassard1324]

Wow! Sophie, ce video est incroyable! Merci!

[@brynjenkins7412]

A great video with good advise. Thanks for making it and keeping it entertaining too!

[@richardwagner1366]

Wonderful video Sophie. Love you guys and looking forward, as I'm you are, to seeing you guys on the water, Be well stay safe.

[@donwilson1061]

Thanks Sophie! Helps to reinforce the fact that I do want to "leave the dock"!!! (first I need a boat lol)

[@OneDullMan]

Excellent video. Thanks for sharing and thanks for your enthusiasm!!

[@MrsJones2025]

Thanks Sophie, really enjoyed this episode. See you somewhere!

[@acodike]

I love this woman.

[@ame2deo]

You know I own a boat and know most of the stuff you said...but still is one of the best vid you did. And btw....i miss you guys....so get back your a...s on that boat very soon ;--)

[@kathleenzajkowski6612]

Hi Sophie It looks like you are feeling better. I hope you are. Love the video

[@kaskl5403]

Informative, took guts to make such a move.

[@RyanSophieSailing]

Or an incredible amount of stupidity, depending on the day you ask 😅😉

[@searscr1]

First off, Great Presentation! Next year we will be joining you. We fly in January to look at boats. I disagree with you on what a blue water boat is, and if you need one. From my research, a blue water boat is a boat of heavy displacement, with a full keel or skeg mounted rudder, and/or a wine glass shaped hull. I am not a expert, this is just what I have learned in my search for our boat. I asked why, and I was told that these things help with comfort at sea in heavy weather. That said, if you are going to just sail trade wind routes, I doubt you would need a "blue water" boat. Many production boats have proven that they can cross oceans. I doubt that you would want to take one to higher latitudes however. Our bucket list places are all in higher latitudes, Greenland, Iceland, Svalbard, Tierra Del Fuego, Antarctica, Alaska, Northwest Passage... I would need someone to prove that a modern BenJenCatHun boat is capable of sailing to these areas without modification, and major repairs afterward.

[@tertiuspretorius2045]

Thanks for the helpful info, we are about to get onboard,unfortunatly the Covid stopped us from buying our Catamaran this year ,we hoping for next year

[@kirstyjjamieson]

Such a great pep talk - thanks girls friend!

[@ukrainewarroom]

Great video and perspective on things. ...and yes, I do want to do it, working on it!