Forum - I would love to travel more!

I think that yacting is great! Although, I've never done that; but I have been on a speed boat before and the seado's as well years ago. That was a lot of fun too!
Kisses,
12pleaseu

When I lived in Germany in the late 80s, I traveled extensively throughout Europe. And I loved every minute of it. From Soho and Buckingham Palace in London to Vatican City to L'Arc de Triomphe, it was an experience I could never have dreamed of...except for the fact that it happened.

I also lived in Hawaii for 5 years. Talk about living in Paradise. From Diamond Head to the volcanoes on the Big Island, it truly was the most beautiful five years of my life. All I had to do was look out the picture window in the living room, and I could see everything from Waikiki to the Puulau mountain range. Talk about a million dollar view.

I am in a position now where I can't travel nearly as much as I used to. but I did travel when I could. And I would not trade a minute of it

JerBear

I once did the Trans-Pacific yathing race from Pearl Harbor to San Francisco. It was during the mid 80's. Two weeks at sea through all kinds of weather. 12 foot swelles can really beat you to death.

Wow! It sounds like you had a lot of fun traveling. It's good to travel when you can. I wish that I could travel more myself. Mostly what holds me back from doing so is the financial crunch that I am trying to get out of. Hopefully, things will get better soon. I then will be able to travel whereever I want to. I hope you have a great weekend ahead and have lots of fun!
Kisses,
12pleaseu

That was great that you were able to race that long of a distance. It sounds like it would be fun except for those swelles. I've also seen a show on cable before where there are teams of people on boats that go out and catch crab for a living. I've seen where they have had to battle it out with the sea as well. It sometimes gets kind of scary for them; but they keep going through it all. I hope you have a great week and I hope that you have fun!
Kisses,
12pleaseu

Mmm...ocean races...:) I'm also fond of sailing but never took part in a faraway cruise.




So, and what hellish force made you leave those paradise islands???

I was in the military at the time...and when Uncle Sam says its time to leave...it's in your best interest to leave...

It sounds like it was a very beautiful place to be! I would love to go there someday myself as well! I hope that you and everyone here have a great time and have plenty of adventures too!
Kisses,
12pleaseu

If you want to get some sailing experience go down to a local marina where they dock sail boats on the weekends and ask people if the need a deck hand. Tell them you're new at it but willing to learn.
I learned to sail on a 35ft sloupe when I was 13 and by helping a freind in AA clean his boat,on the underside, because I'm a diver I did a lot of sailing with him. Through him I met another guy in AA who did the Trans Pacific every year. I got to go with him on a year he wasn't doing it as a pro. Great time and great experience.
A lot of marinas teach begining sailing classes. You get one of those little tiny boats with a sail on it and just sail in a small cove and work your way up. Once you learn not to call a rope a rope but a line or lanyard and work a winch you can pretty much get on any boat that needs a hand. Most owners like to be the helmsman so will take out deck hands for free.
My friend saw how well I could sail and I was often the helmsman. It's the worst position on the boat. You are working all the time. I'd rather be a deck hand 'cause then when you're not tacking (turning) you get to sit back and enjoy the ride.

Hi Paul and thanks for stopping by too! It does sound like an interesting thing to do and there's a lot to be learned in it I'm sure. It sounds like a very hard job as well since I have seen some of what you're talking about on the cable channel. Those guys on the crabbing boats have a very hard time. I once saw a woman on the boat with them helping out and she did pretty good. I don't think I would want to do what they were doing; but I would love to just go sailing as a fun type thing. Maybe someday I will try that for sure.
I hope that you have a great weekend too!
Peace&Kisses,
12pleaseu

Oh, being a helmsman is noble. But you need to pay for it :))

I think, Paul, the way described by you is the best way to train as a yachtsman. The more hard - the more interesting and effective!

Letusdoit,
Being the helmsman may seem noble but it's a pain in the ass. Always wathing the compass, the sails, waves and especialy for debri. It is a lot of work. I think it is the most work and most demanding of jobs on a sailing vessel. I'm great at it (I think I was the captain of a sailing ship in a previous life), but I do not like to do it for a long time. I'd rather give it to some poor ambitious fool. LOL

Kotikkk,
You're right about the training to be a yachtsman. Start small and work your way up. Once you're good the word gets around and you can get on to a lot of boats. The one thing I forgot to mention was: NEVER, NEVER take the water for granted. It will kill you quickly and without mercy.

Hi to all! Yes, you're right paul! The sea has no mercy and anyone who gets out on the sea has to know what they are doing. I hope you all have a great week ahead!
Kisses,
12pleaseu

Hi All! I'm back and ready for travel sometime soon! I look forward to getting together with those who are interested in getting together with me soon! I hope everyone has a great, blessed, and fun weekend!
Peace&Kisses,
12pleaseu