We're off to check out a couple of local monohulls in about an hour. A Hunter 34' and a Hunter 40'. We've been looking into monohulls thanks to the incredibly reduced price vs a multihull (1/4 the price in most cases!). Thoughts are that if we go ahead and buy a boat, then we can learn to sail now. NOW. I want to be on the water. I'm ready. We'll see how today's viewings go. We may love them, we may not. From what I can tell, Hunters are really more for coastal sailing/cruising than for bluewater trips (ocean crossings). But if the 40' is sound and do-able, I say go for it. (She's recently been on a trip to the Caribbean and returned her owner to Savannah safe and sound).
Just finished up another semester of Culinary School. Finally learned to fillet/cook fish! Just try to convince me that won't be helpful on a boat. It was a great semester, but now that it's over I'm ready to enjoy my summer. I also just completed my Water Fitness certification and can't wait to get started teaching. If I can't be ON the water at least I can be IN it!
Happy (almost) Summer!
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Friday, May 10, 2013
Saturday, February 16, 2013
Still learning...
It's been ages since we posted, but there's really no news. We've spent the months researching boats and deciding the best path for us. Still trying to figure out if we want to buy our own boat right out of the gate (dock?), or perhaps to work on a boat for that hands-on experience that we both crave. I'm leaning toward working on someone's boat for a while - even if only for a short, temporary time frame. I'm pretty darn sure the learning curve is going to be steep and priceless.
On the positive side we've been chatting with some locals about sailing lessons. Neither has a boat, but they've got extensive knowledge in sailing. We'll figure out those pesky boat details when the time comes. Just to know we've got convenient/intelligent brains to pick is a relief!
We're also educating ourselves on potential income generators. Sure would suck to finally get out to sea only to realize we're eating rice and fish for eons. We don't expect to be as cushy-cozy as we are now, but look forward to the excitement of the changes, regardless.
I'm back to working on my Culinary degree and find myself mentally making modifications to recipes and taking note of cooking techniques that will work well on boats. It's becoming a constant subconscious exercise in our daily lives to compare everything we do to how we can do it on a boat. I think that's a good start ;)
Thanks for checking in. Feel free to ask questions, follow the blog or offer some advice. We're trying to soak up as much info as we can while we fulfill our land obligations!
On the positive side we've been chatting with some locals about sailing lessons. Neither has a boat, but they've got extensive knowledge in sailing. We'll figure out those pesky boat details when the time comes. Just to know we've got convenient/intelligent brains to pick is a relief!
We're also educating ourselves on potential income generators. Sure would suck to finally get out to sea only to realize we're eating rice and fish for eons. We don't expect to be as cushy-cozy as we are now, but look forward to the excitement of the changes, regardless.
I'm back to working on my Culinary degree and find myself mentally making modifications to recipes and taking note of cooking techniques that will work well on boats. It's becoming a constant subconscious exercise in our daily lives to compare everything we do to how we can do it on a boat. I think that's a good start ;)
Thanks for checking in. Feel free to ask questions, follow the blog or offer some advice. We're trying to soak up as much info as we can while we fulfill our land obligations!
Friday, August 17, 2012
Saloon or Salon?
Hey guys!
Not a lot going on boat-wise this week. I've got a little birdie offering to get me on a Lagoon 380 for a peek. This one is not for sale, but I'd certainly like to see the layout. We're at that crucial point where we're trying to decide if a 38' is big enough, or if we should suck it up and go for a 40'.
We're strongly leaning toward casual chartering/liveaboard. Not a "oh crap we've gotta fill the calendar" sort of chartering - more of a "hey, my friend says you do tours" sort of way. Laid back 1/2 day, full day, or dinner tours - with MackDaddy food, of course.
If that plan holds, we would like to have a little more space in the Salon. Or is it saloon? I see it both ways, and I've gotta say it drives me nuts. Either way, it's technically the dining/hang out area inside the boat. Of course, the maximum number of paying guests at any one time is 6, so maybe the right 38' would work.
See - I told you there's not much going on this week.
I think I'll take advantage of the short news day to let you know that I love comments (feel free to chime in below!) and it would be great if you would follow this blog. There are at least 4 ways to keep up with updates - just scroll along the right and left columns here and choose whichever one works for you. I'd hate for you to miss something important - you know, when we start getting a little more adventurous and junk.
Thanks for reading!
Not a lot going on boat-wise this week. I've got a little birdie offering to get me on a Lagoon 380 for a peek. This one is not for sale, but I'd certainly like to see the layout. We're at that crucial point where we're trying to decide if a 38' is big enough, or if we should suck it up and go for a 40'.
We're strongly leaning toward casual chartering/liveaboard. Not a "oh crap we've gotta fill the calendar" sort of chartering - more of a "hey, my friend says you do tours" sort of way. Laid back 1/2 day, full day, or dinner tours - with MackDaddy food, of course.
If that plan holds, we would like to have a little more space in the Salon. Or is it saloon? I see it both ways, and I've gotta say it drives me nuts. Either way, it's technically the dining/hang out area inside the boat. Of course, the maximum number of paying guests at any one time is 6, so maybe the right 38' would work.
See - I told you there's not much going on this week.
I think I'll take advantage of the short news day to let you know that I love comments (feel free to chime in below!) and it would be great if you would follow this blog. There are at least 4 ways to keep up with updates - just scroll along the right and left columns here and choose whichever one works for you. I'd hate for you to miss something important - you know, when we start getting a little more adventurous and junk.
Thanks for reading!
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