Gary, we've been friends for a long time now. I wish you would reconsider sailing all that way. Sell the boat, take the money and load your gear and wife into the van, drive down there, and rent a boat to sail around on.
Find a motel that will trade out your music for a room and food.
You are too old and your health isn't strong enough for the journey you are planning. This way you can take your boss and all your stuff.
I know you won't pay any attention to this, and it truly is none of my business, but I said it anyway!
Don