My sailing experience is limited but I would undertake to refine it seriously before I went into deepwater on my own. Gnu, thanks--you and a few others who understand from the description what a wonderful opportunity the RR is have kept me sane amidst a sea of misgivingsd offered by those who do not know the sea and ships.

I spent a number of years at sea running ships of various sizes (150-350 feet) but they were large, heavy powered vessels. I have sailed small craft all my life, but that is not sufficient knowledge to undertake the magic of a 40' schooner.


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