clearer vision of what boat I should buy next

One of the dream, or living my best life things, that *may* eventuate from my next adventure is that I participate in a Jester Challenge.

I have for years been a big fan of the Corinthian Spirit embodied by the JC. Attitudes such as independence, self rescue & old fashioned seamanship, come to mind. So, regardless of whether I get to enter the JC, I should like to sail wherever I do while embracing the spirit. So, that means, I invest in a rugged & simple vessel that I can independently, & affordably, maintain.

Another consideration is size. Only boats between 20 & 30 feet may enter. Slightly longer boats may only sail in company with the fleet, bit may not enter. So, a vessel of 30' or below must suffice. .

Just watching a video of a fellow crossing the Atlantic from Bermuda to the Azores, I am struck by the number of hours spent chasing wind. So, those handful of steel or even timber hulled boats are probably not well suited to economic seafaring. Apart from the consumption of diesel, there is also the engine maintenance costs & responsibilities to consider. So, a slippery GRP hull will be in order. 

This is all good. Perhaps I've been a tad dreamy when considering boats. Now, as I reach towards life's pointy end. I am finally developing a clearer understanding of my cruising future. I feel good. 

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