Hello from the Pacific Northwest

[TrimtheJib]

Hello community—
I just joined as one of my many steps to liveaboard and cruising lifestyle. I’ve done lots of cruising in our Contessa 26 and racing/crewing across the globe from Puget Sound to buoy-racing in Hong Kong. Nothing like messing about in boats, no?
I’ve spent many decades back-and-forth or living in East Asia, and I’ve always dreamed about sailing into either Hong Kong or Shanghai Harbor at the Helm of my own boat.
That would require a Seattle to Hawaii, Hawaii to Japan type trip… But let’s not get ahead of ourselves.
My dad was 72 when he bought his Contessa 26 and he always expressed regret that he had not done it sooner. I worked with him in partnership to completely refit that boat, and it was an amazing experience for both of us.
I have narrowed my field boats to Tayana 42, passport 40, Baba 40, fast Passage 39, maybe Hans Christian 43T.
Trying to take incremental steps toward this vision each day so I appreciate further dialogue with all of you and I’ll leave the logbook open on the counter….
Cheers-
Derek

[dlj]

Welcome. Nice dream, do it sooner rather then later...

dj