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Sorry to contradict you Stu but the Word Cruising Club goes from Portsmouth VA to Bermuda and the Azores to Portugal in May/June 2014. l think you can join in your own boat or buy a berth in another.

Only 3 production boats Roc! what about a Moody probably the best of the lot 36ft Centre Cockpits my favourite but cant afford one.( got to say that cos l'm a brit ). Don't forget the German Bavaria. One built every 2hrs. Saw a promo video of the Bavaria some years ago. 40ft sailed head long onto a man-made break water. With Kevlar woven into the bows there was only scratches on the paintwork. So they are strong production boats.
Still prefer a Cat though.

Bob

Stu.  Thanks for the link to Steve Dollings trip to Mexico.  http://c34.org/bbs/index.php/topic,5270.0.html 
A must for every sailor who is thinking of an extended cruise.
We will certainly take note of his observations and the modifications he made.
l have been a fan of Solar Panels. My house here in Spain is powered by them. l would also get a small (300/400w) wind turbine on my boat to keep the batt toped up on cloudy days.
l have  also been in touch with 'Hunter Voyager'  ( yes l know he has a Hunter 34 but we can forgive him for one miscalculation of judgment). He did what we are going to do in 2005 so we should get plenty of good advice.
Talking of other boats. We might have a look at a Catalina 36. anyone got any thoughts?   l know l am on the wrong forum! just wondering!!

Bob.

Thanks for all your info guys. l will try to answer one or two questions.
We want to visit the USA so what better way than by boat. We plan to buy a one-way ticket, buy a boat, do some trials to make sure it is sea-worthy and basically just chill out.   Lance jones  hit the nail on the head!
My wife and l have had a lot of experience, my wife has already done the ARC and raced in the Fastnet, and we both have RYA skipper certs. Some of you will have gathered by my name that l have some experience with the sea. Believe me,  gale force 10 in the North Sea is no joke, great fun though!
Buying a boat in Europe is expensive and we want the best we can afford being pensioners. l have seen boats in NY , Florida, but depends which one is right for us.
l understand some of your misgivings about sailing the Atlantic and some of you suggest modifications, what would be these, don't say a long warp.
Don't fancy going via the St Lawrence Seaway, bit to far north. The lntercoastal Highway sounds just the ticket. then head for the Caribbean and hom :thumb:e.

Hi Guys,
l live in Spain, Europe and am planning to buy a Catalina on Lake Michigan. Then sail back to my home in Spain, via the Caribbean. What would be the best way to get it to the Atlantic coast, say below Washington.
Do l sail it through the Lakes to Cleveland and have it over landed to the coast, and what would be the cost, or can l sail to the coast direct. Also what would be the best time of year for the trip.
l would appreciate any info.

Happy sailing.