[martin]

I want to sail around the world. Well I’m dying and I can’t be cured so my last wish is to buy a sailing boat like an ocean going yacht and just pack some food and normal provisions and just cast off and set sail.
I’m looking to buy an old boat that’s ok for the open seas and just go. I know how to rig the sails and basic things but I can’t read maps or do the compass but that’s not a problem. I have sourced ocean yacht that has got the milage behind it but it’s an old wooden boat. I’m not too worried as it’s a sound boat but i need to know how to set the auto pilot and set the course from here in the uk to america first stop.
ive got at least 8 months left in my life so I want to just head out to sea. The boat is 22 ft long. It’s a good solid boat as far as I’m told. It has a compass and an inboard engine and it can be crewed by 1 man. I’m kinda disabled so I thought I would set the mainsail and then the other 2 sails and just get the boat out off the harbor and then just follow the coast around till I get to the open sea and then head towards the north star and see where it takes me. I don’t know how to use the radio but it should be simple I guess. I’ve got plenty of excess fuel for the inboard engine and a tank of fresh water. I have no charts as I can’t read them but I’m guessing head along the English channel till I get to the Atlantic ocean then head towards Ireland and then from there head towards America across the Irish sea. I ain’t got no licenses for radio but that’s not a problem if it ain’t going to be used. [links]

[torservers]

I want to do this trip before I pop off to the promised land and the time by my self will help me to come to terms with what I’ve got to come.
Anyway, any help in telling me instructions on what to do on my boat as to keeping engine and lighting working and how to do the autopilot and the other instruments will be a help. [links]

[bernardkatz12]

Where can I find a person looking for a traveling worker/friend? Hopefully that’s how they would see a person to circumnavigate the globe with anyway. I Just don’t want to feel like I’m on an adventure with my boss. I’m extremely serious about sailing around the world. Really looking to try and find someone with a fire under them to start a trip sooner rather than later. One or two people to help me getting the whole thing going from the acquisition of a boat to finish. CHEAPLY will be a great adventure. [links]

[UnnaturalIntelligence]

I would love to sail around the world but alas I can get quite sea sick! Definitely need to take more meds or natural remedies to be able to complete this challenge! Wouldn’t mind dating a boat owner for it either 😀

[Golobulus]

Qualifications include: Deckhands, Steward/ess, Engineering, Interior Training, Chef all the way through to becoming a qualified Captain.

[svs]

Sailing around the world is one of the most exhilarating, fulfilling, and incredible ways to see the world. here

[paulie_w]

Examining how much it would cost us to sail around the world and after reading about other people who have already done so, we find that there is no fixed cost. Some expenses are easy to calculate, such as the cost of the boat itself, insurance, as well as the obvious equipment that must be included in a trip like this. However, the monthly expenses are the ones that can give us the most difficulties.

[krypton1]

The costs must be divided into three parts: the fixed annual costs (such as boat insurance and health insurance), variable monthly costs (such as food, harbor fees, sailing permits, and fuel) and extra costs (meals out, entertainment and excursions). here

[mike_3296]

Tips to keep spending down:

[Loki]

When sailing the South Pacific however, they were very careful with provisioning, rarely entered marinas and refrained from going on costly dives or inland tours. Consequently, they were able to stick to their budget, despite the high local prices. here

[LucK]

In Europe, for example, provisioning was a joy not only because of the ready availability of fresh fruits, vegetables, seafood and meat, but also because the cost of food was so reasonable. As such we ate a varied and healthy diet, washed down with local and inexpensive wines and beers. Our monthly costs for provisioning were low, but due to the lack of plentiful anchorages, we spent almost all our time in marinas.

[newsham]

While in the BVIs we met a couple who had an incredibly beautiful 55ft brand-new, semi-customised catamaran. Unfortunately, after 18 months of cruising, they had run out of money and were now forced to go back to work. We were a little baffled: why didn’t they buy a slightly less expensive boat, and use those savings to fund an extended cruise? It became evident to us that they had vastly underestimated their monthly expenses and the running costs of such a large, valuable yacht. Their insurance alone made my eyes water.

[checkmark91]

They get by perfectly well on a budget of £570 per month, which includes everything apart from major repairs. To stick to this budget, they are very careful with their provisioning, spend all their time at anchor, limit the amount of fresh water they use, and do all servicing and repairs themselves. [links]

[plupumbl0ck1978]

This is where forward planning can help enormously with keeping your costs low. While in the USA, Behan and her family stocked up with consumer goods that are cheaper in the States. here

[riX]

Initially, we budgeted a total of 2,000 euros per month for two people. This would include all expenses, except for occasional spending, which would come out of a fund, such as paying for an unforeseen repair or even a bribe. You don’t have much idea at first how much you will spend on fuel, groceries, repairs, and maintenance; only time and experience gained during the trip will give you that information. more

[AndrewBuck]

The costs must be divided into three parts: the fixed annual costs (such as boat insurance and health insurance), variable monthly costs (such as food, harbor fees, sailing permits, and fuel) and extra costs (meals out, entertainment and excursions). here

[tuxsoul]

Refueling when traveling around the world is often cheaper in Europe; the availability of fresh fruit, vegetables, fish and meat, as well as low priced wines and beers. In general, the provisioning costs are low, but not those of the marinas. It is during the summer season that you can make more use of your anchorage, saving the cost of docking in port. On the contrary, in the Caribbean, you rarely enter a port unless it is to refuel. Anchoring is almost always pleasant, however, provisions are expensive. Almost everything is imported and eating off board is rarely an option due to the extremely high prices. Australia, for example, is one of the most expensive countries for cruises due to high supply and labor costs. Asia, on the other hand, is almost ridiculously cheap, with some exceptions such as Singapore. In the US, consumer products are cheaper. Maintenance work in Mexico and Asia is relatively affordable. here

[generator]

Tips to keep spending down:

[alanahbing142]

Our expenditure each month fluctuates wildly depending on where we are and what we are doing, from just £59 (US$75) for a month crossing the Pacific Ocean to £3,271.80 (US$4,168) in NZ (travel around NZ, re-provisioning, maintenance, insurance renewal etc.) [links]

[forsaken1111]

From talking to other cruisers, it seems that what it costs to cruise depends on where you sail, what you sail, and your attitude to spending money. It is therefore important to understand what our personal figures are based upon;

[abitcoinuser]

The majority of our meals are eaten or at least prepared on-board. This minimises both food waste and cost. It’s much easier to keep track of what needs using and make the most of it if you are cooking from scratch on a regular basis. Whether we are hiking up the closest mountain or taking in the sights of a city, we take food with us unless we are certain that food is easily available and good value ashore. [links]

[Stahovec Jeffrey]

So when we set off full time sailing we got into the habit of tracking every bit of money we spent. Yes we have tracked EVERY – SINGLE – PENNY for the last 3 years. From mooring fees to a loaf of bread. By carefully tracking our costs, we reduced our fear of being unable to afford the trip as we realised how affordable cruising can be. Information that we can now share in the hope that it might take some of the fear from someone else thinking of taking the leap to making their own dreams a reality.

[baitzor]

Friends have been known to call us tight. The reason that we have been able to take a break from work at a relatively young age is that we like to see value in the money we spend. The less we spend the more time we get to spend living the life we love. Who needs more incentive than that? We are not the most frugal cruisers out here but we are certainly towards the frugal end of the scale. Our costs will hopefully provide a baseline to start estimating your own potential costs if you are following a similar route. here