A newbie who will soon be losing sight of shore

[Intothedistance]

Good day fellow sailors,

My name is Sarah and myself and 3 friends will be doing a 6 months sailing trip starting in Cape Town, South Africa heading across the Atlantic, through the Caribbean, North America and across to Portugal.

I am sure I will be needing lots of advice along the way so looking forward to being part of this community.

[boatman61]

Hi Sarah.. looks like you have a fun exciting adventure ahead of you.. pretty sure the members will be only to happy to respond when needed..
Welcome to CF.. Enjoy....

[Greg Brannon]

Welcome and good luck with your adventure! Will you be documenting it somewhere?

[Steadman Uhlich]

Howdy Sarah and Welcome Aboard CF!

Sounds like a wonderful voyage.

Bon Voyage on the Forum and on the seas too.

[Olddan1943]

Originally Posted by Intothedistance

Good day fellow sailors,

My name is Sarah and myself and 3 friends will be doing a 6 months sailing trip starting in Cape Town, South Africa heading across the Atlantic, through the Caribbean, North America and across to Portugal.

I am sure I will be needing lots of advice along the way so looking forward to being part of this community.

What size and brand of boat?

You have VHF, SSB and a satellite phone?
You have filed a sailing plan, listing ports of call, on time, so if you do not show up, people can look for you?
Keep a detailed log...

Hope you packed a lot of DVD and or have satellite radio for entertainment?

[gamayun]

Very cool Welcome, Sarah!! Can't wait to hear about this grand adventure. Please do create a new thread in one of the cruising forums so we won't miss it.

[GordMay]

Greetings and welcome aboard the CF, Sarah.

Glad to learn you're not going blind.

[Three Sisters]

Ahoy Sarah. Looking forward to reports of your safe passagemaking.

[Olddan1943]

God's speed.