Who’s crazy idea was this? John or Jane?

John’s Answer – The original idea was definitely mine and was totally, unequivocally and undeniably dismissed by Jane when first presented as a possible lifestyle after retirement. As a…

Do you have any plans to cross oceans?

No! That’s what airplanes are for!

Why a sailboat? People your age are tired of the work involved with sailing and have transitioned to power boats.

Good question. We’ve discussed it. It’s possible that one day we’ll sell the sailboat and purchase a nice comfortable cabin cruiser or trawler for our coastal cruising, or doing…

Why aren’t you purchasing a big, roomy catamaran, instead of a monohull?

Oh no, not that question again! Because we want a monohull.

Please don’t ask me that question again unless I’ve got an hour to answer, and I’ve had at least…

You’re going to be heading offshore and crossing the Gulf Stream to get to the Bahamas. Isn’t that dangerous?

Actually, the 12-hour trip over to Bimini, Bahamas is pretty simple. It’s only a little over 50 miles, and there are usually several boats that make the trip together….