Vacationing on a sailboat: Would you enjoy this?
@PatZAnthony (14749)
Charlotte, North Carolina
April 30, 2017 7:20pm CST
Sailing is not for everyone, but those who do like it might feel ready to sail away and enjoy a few days on a sailboat.
The photo of the sailboat and boathouse shared here was taken by me in St. Augustine, which is the oldest city in the United States.
If you have vacationed on a sailboat or another type of boat (not a cruise) did you enjoy it, or feel a bit cramped?
The sailboat here is not terribly small and has everything needed to enjoy a few days vacation on the water. The video is by Simon and Garfunkel and really makes me feel ready to sail away!
I'd rather be a sparrow than a snail. Yes I would, If I could, I surely would. I'd rather be a hammer than a nail. Yes I would, If I only could, I surely wou...
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
5 May 17
So many people do @Courtlynn
Thank goodness there is land for them!
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
5 May 17
@Courtlynn Then it really is not something you should try again.
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@Courtlynn (67089)
• United States
5 May 17
@PatZAnthony yesss. I went on two boat rides, one for a 3rd grade trip and one for a 8th grade trip, and was sick both times. Although the first time was worse.
I like being on land and having my feet on the ground. Lol
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@TiarasOceanView (70020)
• United States
1 May 17
I love this song and them!
I had never sailed Pat, but would love to.
Although I had gotten sea sick, this was a long ferry crossing over a very rough sea, but I feel I may be okay on a sailboat. I would not feel cramped I don't think as long as I could be on deck sometimes.
Have you sailed Pat?
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@TiarasOceanView (70020)
• United States
5 May 17
@PatZAnthony Good you have some experience of it then.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
10 May 17
@TiarasOceanView Yes, we have experience. A houseboat is a better choice for some.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
5 May 17
Yes, I have sailed @TiarasOceanView
It really is not for everyone, but if a person can handle the rough waters, it can be great fun.
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@marguicha (230334)
• Chile
1 May 17
I went once for almost 2 weeks in my best friend´s boat. I enjoyed it very much in spite of the lack of some things.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
5 May 17
Many things would be missing on a sailboat @marguicha but some just don't mind that.
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@marguicha (230334)
• Chile
5 May 17
@PatZAnthony I agree. And I was with my best friends.
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@moffittjc (128831)
• Gainesville, Florida
4 May 17
That photo looks like you took it from the top of the lighthouse! Is that where you were when you took the photo?
I am a huge fan of sailboats, and have spent many days and nights on the water sailing the coastline of Florida. My girlfriend is a great sailor, and so she's been teaching me everything there is to know about sailing. I could totally see myself taking a nice long vacation in the sailboat!
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
5 May 17
The lighthouse was the perfect spot for that photo. Almost everything we were involved in could be viewed in just a few minutes @moffittjc
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
5 May 17
@moffittjc That is a really good idea if you can be in the area often.
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@moffittjc (128831)
• Gainesville, Florida
5 May 17
@PatZAnthony The St. Augustine lighthouse is one of my favorite places to visit. I just bought a lighthouse museum membership, so I can visit for free as often as I like!
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
4 May 17
Houseboats are great fun. We thought of purchasing one as a residence, but we would be limited travel wise @JudyEv
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
5 May 17
@JudyEv We would understand why! Being on land does give us more options.
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@JudyEv (381837)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 May 17
@PatZAnthony We had such a good experience with the motor-home in Ireland, we looked into buying a boat on the Shannon River but in the end we decided against it.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
5 May 17
A larger vessel would be preferred by many @Kandae11
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
5 May 17
@PatZAnthony I hope I can able to have the chance, my friend.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
5 May 17
It seems many would like to give it a go @Shavkat
Hope you get the change one day.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
10 May 17
@LadyDuck The larger ones can be a little too bouncy for me at times too. It can be a wonderful adventure or a nightmare.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
4 May 17
Some are really small and some are very large, but they all bounce around when out at sea @LadyDuck
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@LadyDuck (502208)
• Italy
4 May 17
@PatZAnthony I fully agree, they bounce a lot and it's not something I really like.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
1 May 17
I saw you post that on Facebook - I have only been on small sailboats when I was a kid. A boy (we were young) a few doors from our summer home was teaching me to sail but it didn't last long as my other didn't like me out on the water that long with a boy oh God forbid!!!
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
4 May 17
It is nice that at least you had a brief encounter with a sailboat @AbbyGreenhill
@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
4 May 17
@PatZAnthony It was for sure, and it was 'romantic'
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
5 May 17
It can be great fun it you enjoy being on the water @DianneN
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@DianneN (254949)
• United States
5 May 17
@PatZAnthony I do get a bit seasick when I go below deck.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
5 May 17
It would be fun if you were with the right people and the weather was good @just4him
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@andriaperry (118793)
• Anniston, Alabama
1 May 17
No, I puke every time I get on the ocean.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
5 May 17
Sorry to hear that, but someone has to stay on the land @andriaperry
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@andriaperry (118793)
• Anniston, Alabama
5 May 17
@PatZAnthony You`re right to keep the fire going
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
10 May 17
@andriaperry Yes, or how would we find our way back! Of course, in St. Augustine, there is a lighthouse.
@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
12 May 17
It really isn't for everyone @BettyB
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@BettyB (4117)
• Summerville, South Carolina
12 May 17
@PatZAnthony I think its the confined space that would get to me.
@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
5 May 17
This sailboat has a bath with a shower, a kitchen with water and a refrigerator/freezer and most of what is needed @ShifaLK
But-no TV, Internet, etc.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
10 May 17
@ShifaLk We did not consider any of those things when on the water.
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@ShifaLk (17811)
• India
9 May 17
@PatZAnthony wow.
But I need my bed, the charging point besides, my mobile and my comfort 
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@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
1 May 17
Beautiful song! I have never been on a sailboat but would welcome the opportunity. If I only could, I surely would!
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
5 May 17
It is a great thing to think about doing if you get the chance @1hopefulman
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@Nawsheen (28761)
• Mauritius
1 May 17
My last experience was on a catamaran. We spent the whole day on it and it was awesome trip. We did not really have any space problem. However I remember travelling to an Island called ''Ile aux Cerfs''. We travelled by a sailing boat over there. We did have space problem. We were about 10 in the boat. It was uncomfortable to sit all throughout the trip
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@Nawsheen (28761)
• Mauritius
6 May 17
@PatZAnthony okay. Even we had the same problem. Even though we felt uncomfortable we did enjoy the trip
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
5 May 17
The sailboats we are familiar with sleep six and have limited accommodations, such as one bathroom @Nawsheen
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
5 May 17
I have never vacationed on any boat except a cruise ship but I think a sailboat sounds like fun. Cramped I wouldn't mind. I think cozy.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
6 May 17
It is always fun if you are with the right person @BelleStarr
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
5 May 17
For most people just a few days would be enough it seems @jstory07
@garymarsh6 (23978)
• United Kingdom
1 May 17
Yes when I was a kid we used to go on a boat every year for a weeks holiday on a place called the Norfolk broads. It is very beautiful there.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
5 May 17
That must have been a great thing to do as a child @garymarsh6
@responsiveme (22923)
• India
4 May 17
I haven't ever except a stay in a tourist house boat and that doesn't count.
I would like to try it out once.
I love Author Ransome stories which have a lot to do with sail boats
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
5 May 17
Sailboats and houseboats feel similar when on the ocean @responsiveme
The larger the boat, the easier it might be to hand rough waters.
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