Come hear from Rob and Andi Overton, seasoned experts in offshore sailing, on how to prepare oneself to go offshore cruising. You will learn what kind of boat is appropriate, what equipment is needed, and what it costs to cruise. This will be a two-part discussion on sailing, equipping, and provisioning your own boat as well as what is entailed in chartering a boat. So, whether you have never cruised, cruised once or twice, or you are an experienced cruiser, there is still much to be gained from Rob and Andi’s knowledge and experience.
In 2001, Rob and Andi Overton set sail from Hampton, VA, on their 50-foot sailboat to go bluewater cruising. Fifteen years and more than 26,000 nautical miles later, they’re still living the dream. As full-time cruisers, they have spent days and sometimes weeks out of sight of land but also weeks or months at a time in distant anchorages and marinas, where they made friends from around the world. Along the way, they learned many lessons about the joys and challenges of life aboard a cruising sailboat.
The event takes place from 6-9 p.m. March 30 at the Omni Hotel Richmond (100 S. 12th St, Richmond, VA 23219) and costs $10. Register online by Monday, March 28 at Fishing Bay YC’s website fbyc.net. With questions, contact Greg and Kathy Ullmann at (804) 869-0200 or [email protected]
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