2006-07-15 07:17:03 · 9 answers · asked by The Pilgrim 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
Wow, wish I could say "ME, PICK ME!!!" but I don't think the US Navy would take too kindly to me going UA on them.
I would say port cities. Places that have a lot of sea traffic from fishing boats, to cargo vessels and sailing ships.
I would recommend places like Boston, MA, New York, NY, Norfolk, VA and Key West, FL.
2006-07-15 07:21:49 · answer #1 · answered by Darius 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Shipwright or a Shipyard or a Marina is best place to find a Vessel. An advert in or on Sailing Magazing, Lattitude 48, Cruiser World and a few others can get a crew. But then again, a Crew is not a buncha landlubbers that want to go Cruising. Bluewater Sailing is a very serious undertakeing and requires a working knowledge of many things, such as, Points of Sail, Oceanic Currents and Prevailing Winds. A modicum of Celestial Navigation, a good and confident Skipper. (Anybody that is at the Wheel or Tiller of a vessel is assumed to be the Captain.)
So your crew also has to possess a working knowledge Navigational Rules and Know How.
After you have attained the Confidence to undertake such a voyage, then go for it and have fun!
2006-07-16 12:06:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll need a heck of a lot more than a ship and a crew. A crew is unnecessary. Many hundreds of people have sailed around the world solo.
What you will very badly need is a heck of a lot of sailing know-how. There are hundreds of suitable boats on the market. Be sure to pick one made for rough sailing. Stay away from the so-called cruiser-racers.
Avoid fin keels and spade rudders. This isn't the place to fully explain all the reasons for selecting one thing and avoiding another but don't select until you study a couple of sailing magazines for a couple of years. My favorite is CRUISING.
2006-07-15 15:06:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A good place to look is yachtworld.com for boats of all sizes. As for a crew, it depends on your experience, and how large a vessel you plan on sailing, and the trip's courses. Since you're going around the world, I'd suggest you marry a captain!
2006-07-15 15:28:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sailing or Motor;
Sailboat: New: Anywhere in New England or Holland
Used: Chaguaramas, Trinidad, Trinidad& Tobago
Crew: Papa John's, Chaguaramas, Trinidad, Trinidad& Tobago
Proud Trini!!!
2006-07-16 12:14:31 · answer #5 · answered by Gerard S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well your not alone in this dream. i am buying a 25 foot cal sailboat it's not perfect for this job but will due. the thing you need most is money lots of money to buy the boat to register to insure to use docks repairs even just visiting a port will cost you money it's called port fees ecky. iam going to hawaii then majuro in the marshalls see if i can start a new life there. a second pair of eyes always welcome. departing in august from marina del rey. if you want to come give me a call . woofdogmeow@yahoo.com
2006-07-27 16:01:26 · answer #6 · answered by brian L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think I would let you borrow my boat and crew Buddie. If you have to ask that kind of question you are NOT a sailor man. Go take a hike.
2006-07-27 20:41:56 · answer #7 · answered by William E 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Conscription works pretty well. Otherwise, sign me up, I don't know how to sail or starboard from the other thingy, I do like to say poop deck... sooo when do we leave?
2006-07-15 14:21:24 · answer #8 · answered by keri gee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why are you going? The reason will dictate the size and type of boat/ship.
2006-07-15 14:20:56 · answer #9 · answered by Richard B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋