No sea faring family here either.
Grew up in the Kootenays of western Canada exploring lakes & rivers by raft, tire tubes, home built canoes & or whatever floated.
Moved to Australia and was introduced to the ocean. I fell in love. Progressed to a 30 year old plywood fishing boat and a Hobie 16.
Back to Canada and had a trailer sailer on Kootenay Lake, then bought a half share in a 1940's 36 ft wooden hulled forestry boat. It sunk a 3 weeks later.
Back to South Australia and bought my current boat, and I've managed to keep her afloat so far.
Working a 4 weeks on / 4 weeks off rotation gives me 6 months off each year to enjoy getting out on the water & do the maintenance required with an older boat.
Life is good.
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