Are sailboats popular?

According to the US Coast Guard, since 1999 sailboat registrations have dropped by more than 25\% , a trend that began back in the early ’80s, and now barely 2\% of all registered boats are powered by the wind. It’s no secret that the popularity of recreational sailing in America is ebbing and sadly has been for decades.

Do you need a passport to sail the world?

You do not need a license to sail around the world. Though many countries require licenses for local boat owners and charterers, they do not always apply these rules to visiting sailors on their own yachts.

What is it like to sail around the world?

A sailing trip around the world is a realistic, achievable adventure. You merely have to be serious about doing it. It is not the same as a trip to space – that you might not be able to achieve even if you are determined to do it. Sailing around the world is something an average person can do if they plan it out and look for an opportunity.

What are the disadvantages of sailing around the world as a volunteer?

One disadvantage of sailing around the world as a volunteer is the possibility of not getting along with the people you travel with. While you might like the people you volunteer for very much, there is a chance that you will not. If you have the opportunity, traveling around the world on a friend’s boat should be your first choice.

Can you sail around the world on someone else’s boat?

However, it is easier to find a crew and sail around the world on someone else’s boat than you would think. One of the best ways to sail around the world without having a lot of money is to volunteer on a sailboat. The work that you do on the boat may be enough that the crew will take you for free.

Is sailing too tiring?

If you think you would love sailing, there is a better than even chance that you will. However, other people can find sailing too tiring. The crew has to keep the boat going 24 hours a day, seven days a week, whether it is pouring rain out or not.