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Alan Young

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Annapolis

Hi there, I retired from the Department of the Army working inside the Pentagon over the past 20 years in Jan 2025. I bought my Amel and my circumnavigation journey began in Mar 2025 with the intent of reaching New Zealand by around Jan 2027. I am a father of a successful son with two grandsons. I’ve never sailed, although I have taken ASA 101, 103 and 104…but with 10 years in the Infantry, 2 years in Afghanistan and a Mechanical Engineering degree, I’m confident in my experience and optimism

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118 Docking Endorsement

ASA

103 Basic Coastal Cruising

ASA

101 Basic Keelboat Sailing

ASA

Alan Young

Thursday at 20:35

First Open Ocean!

First three days from Dry Tortugas motoring due to 2-3 knot wind. Engine alerted us to oil leak on day four that was bad and we were forced to sail the rest of the way to within 3/4 mile of slip. We had a fun, full day in Dry Tortugas, after anchoring once again in the dark, checking out Fort Hamilton and then took the dingy to Loggerhead Key and snorkeled in the 3rd largest coral reef in the world…beautiful fish, lobster and a conch. The location is beautiful for anchoring, you must anchor within 1 mile of the fort. On the last day we sailed in 2-3m waves with 20-25 knot winds…exciting and didn’t allow for much sleep.