Hello from a future cruiser

[LKN_Pete]

Hey - I've lurked here for awhile and figured I should sign up. Right now I have a runabout on Lake Norman, NC... but my goal is to start cruising in about 10-12 years when my youngest heads off to college (maybe a bit sooner if work keeps going so well lol).

I'm not sure my wife is sold on the great loop yet, but I think I've at least sold on her on crossings to the Bahamas (got her to watch a video from the c-shel channel on the exumas the other day and she really liked that )

Really enjoy reading this board and learning... figure it will come in handy in the future!

[GFC]

Pete, welcome to TF. This is a great place to hang your hat, kick back and watch the fun. Lots of people on here have lots of knowledge and are open to sharing it.

[Comodave]

Welcome aboard. Have to take baby steps first, get her to do a bit of cruising then go for the Loop.

[RT Firefly]

Greetings,
Welcome aboard. You could always charter for a week and cross to the Bahamas. Don't know where but someone should. Or, charter over there.

[jtdums]

Pete, Just down the road from you. I'm on a slightly shorter plan and hope to be cruising in about 5 years. We are doing a trawler "school" this January in Florida to get our feet wet and begin the hands on learning.
Welcome and see you on the LKN.
-Jim