Jetstream
Senior Member
Sorry, I have no idea what this means.
He is alluding to making it look military to deter baddies.
Sorry, I have no idea what this means.
Again, very well placed concern. I should have been clearer when describing my plans. While I am actively investigating travelling to some very remote areas I don't want to give the impression that I intend to buy a boat and set off for a 2000nm solo passage tomorrow. As I mentioned before, I'm happy to take measured and mitigated risks but I'm not on a quest to find the most dangerous or fool hardy activity I can survive (or otherwise)
I'm well aware that I'm not going to make all the correct decisions on day one. There will be a learning process, a development of skills and experience, and mistakes will be made. However, this is not enough for me to say that I would be better off just staying at home
Again, I should have explained my position more accurately. While I have admitted that I have no sailing experience, I have travelled, lived and worked in the areas I have described for the last 25 years. This does not make me immune to others aggression or my own stupidity but it wont be the first time I've seen ethnic or religious riots, threats against foreigners or even direct death threats.
This has not added to my thirst for adventure and thrill seeking. In fact, I have no interest in getting involved in other peoples disputes or becoming a source of aggravation for anyone. Put simply, I'm not interested in entering areas where there is a real risk of strife. However, I do feel that labeling he whole area as a no go area is an exaggeration.
Thanks again, Mike
I would never recommend just giving up and staying home. You have a great idea that is intriguing. I was just suggesting that you maybe have a five year plan. Get a certification, do a lot of chartering and crewing on different boats, move somewhere like Guam and gain some experience before buying.
Also, I’m not labeling the entire area as a no go. It’s not. But there are areas that are dangerous and going to these areas is asking for trouble. I’ve lived in the Philippines, Okinawa, Japan and have traveled extensively throughout Asia. Just got back from Thailand. I love the whole area. Just know before you go is all I’m saying.
My evidence? Good grief, do you live under a rock? Indonesia, the Philippines, areas of Thailand, Vietnam etc have had numerous problems with pirates for years.
. Put simply, I'm not interested in entering areas where there is a real risk of strife. However, I do feel that labeling he whole area as a no go area is an exaggeration.
Thanks again, Mike
My evidence? Good grief, do you live under a rock? Indonesia, the Philippines, areas of Thailand, Vietnam etc have had numerous problems with pirates for years.
Many thanks
I agree with your points. It looks so much easier on YouTube and Instagram......lol
Cheers. Mike
I'm not sure why you would doubt that I realise that I am an absolute beginner in this project and process.