I am a single seniour from Calgary Canada took a course in sailing in Vancouver B.C. 30 yrs ago and fell in love with sailing..I only sailed one year On the St.Lawrence river from Kingston to Thousand islands bridge..I fished commercialy 40 ft.440 hp.in Nova Scotia for a couple of years. and I need some information I am thinking 30 to 35 ft. sloop I plan on living aboard somewhere in the Carabbean I am thick skined and would appreciate your comments and Idea's