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Paul V. from Michigan commented about Seasick, On Saturday February 4th, 2006 11:19:00 AM
Many or most people get seasick on a boat. Some things to help you before you get it are fresh air, looking at the horizon, not going below. You can also take Stugeron or Dramamine, read the directions, you may need to start taking it a day or so ahead of time. Ginger flavored candies and ginger ale are supposed to help.
Usually it will go away after a few days, however you will only be out for a short trip (half a day).
Make sure you get enough liquids during and after being seasick.
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Paul V. from Michigan commented about Chaguaramas Trinidad on the Hard, On Saturday February 4th, 2006 11:28:00 AM
Usually large boats have lots of necessary maintenance, more than one or two people can do on their own.
If you decide you like sailing and would like to travel by boat on your own, it should be possible to buy a boat and equip it for under $20,000. Look for a boat that is about 30 feet in length, and has been well taken care of by its owner and is close to being ready to go. Figure on spending about $10K to $15K on the boat and an additional amount to get it ready.
Here is a list of good small sailboats to look for:
http://cruisenews.net/db/boattypes.php
You don't have to cross oceans to travel by small sailboat. You can sail in short coastal hops from the Great Lakes down to the Caribbean and Venezuela, maybe further. Most trips can be day trips, with a few overnight trips or multiday trips.
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Paul V. from Michigan commented about Sailing with Motor Running, On Monday February 6th, 2006 01:58:00 PM
Congrats on being on the water, Andy.
You are doing the best thing to learn about sailing, that is to sail with different captains. It may be hard and difficult, but you are taking a fast track course in sailing. Hang in there.
Remember that you can learn something new from every captain.
Note: motoring a sailboat is for the impatient. Unfortunately, most people are impatient.
Second note: danger in boating is not from the open sea, but from the shore.
Have a good one!
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Paul V from Michigan commented about Learning Solutions to Sailing Problems, On Tuesday February 7th, 2006 04:59:00 PM
All boats need some work.
Can you close all the hatches and ports so that no water comes in?
Can you cook if there is no electricity?
Can you pump drinking water if there is no electricity?
Can you adjust the sails without electricity?
If so you should be OK.
Watch out for the anchor chain, many a finger has been lost on the chain and winch.
Do you have a harness? Falling off the boat is the biggest danger. Try to snap in as much as possible (Connect your harness to the boat).
If you don't have a harness, make one out of thick rope: Take a 6' piece of rope, 1/2" or bigger. Hang it around your neck like a tie that has not yet been tied. Put the ends under your armpits, and cross it around your back. Bring the ends forward and tie with a square knot.
Now tie the square knot area to a rope that is tied to the boat.
Good luck, have a great trip!
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Paul V. from Michigan commented about Living on the Hook, On Friday February 10th, 2006 02:59:00 PM
Andy, I think you made the right decision. You really have to protect your freedom, there is always someone who wants to steal it away from you.
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