Rather than trying to make time, and get to a distant location hundreds of miles away, start off slowly to get your body used to the rhythm of the boat and it's incredible rocking. You don't have to rush to get anywhere, because you're already there, on your boat!
You will likely meet many other boaters on your trip, so make the most of it. And it makes the get togethers, although infrequent, a lot more interesting. You will probably meet all kinds of people from all over the world!
And, since you're on your own boat, you're also on your own time schedule. You can stay for just a few hours, or as long as a few months. You will need money only for food and souvenirs. Never for lodging, too!
As far as storms are concerned, well, it's all in a day's work. Take them seriously, sure, but don't let them worry you. Even the worst storm out there won't blow off the roof, or blow out your windows. Besides, the natural rain water will help to fill up your reserves!
And, once you get used to it, you will not so much mind the lack of electricity all the time. However, the hardest thing for people to get used to is the smaller-sized refrigerator. And the severe lack of space, but you're not on your own boat for spaciousness, you're on for adventure and to see various places!
And, definitely, never forget he sunscreen. You will probably be like most of the rest of the boaters eventually, and go inside at the hottest part of the day, anyways.
For physical dangers, most boating accidents are from alcohol, powerboats, or just plain stupidity. And not a whole lot of boats sink, either.
If you're in port, you're never alone. There are always people around who can help, or at least call for help, if you need it. Besides, boaters tend to be a lot friendlier than, say, the people down the street from you.
Cruising, especially on a sailboat, often makes you return home healthier than when you left. The air is also cleaner; swimming is excellent for your muscles; jogging is much harder on beaches; and there is no stress from traffic or your job!
What is there to do, though, when you get bored? With good weather, ports come alive with people all over the place socializing, shuffleboarding, sightseeing, and shopping. If you're staying onboard, you can read, listen to music, sunbathe, work on your crafts, bake, do artwork, study a specific interest, learn a foreign language, keep a journal, learn to play an instrument, and of course do boat maintenance.
Cruising on your own ship is quite an adventure, and I hope to continue sharing that adventure throughout the next few blogs. If you prefer cruising on the big liners, however, make sure to book it at www.kingarthur.myttn.com
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