Gary:

Your message has been received "loud and clear." Dreams should be pursued. Bring lots of fresh water, anti-boarding devices with at least six shots... LOL, spare sail, a spare compass, lots of extra rope, carpentry tools and plenty of charts. Spare batteries for your GPS device, a hand cranked radio, flare pistol and well stocked first aid kit. Fishing gear in case your galley runs short of food. You can't plan too well for this adventure. Be safe my friend.

Sorry the Mrs. does not share your dream. It does sound like a ton of fun... but has a degree of risk.

All the best,

Dave Rice