Going down the list

When we mapped out the things that needed to be done prior to sailing we made a list, no surprise there.  It kind of went like this: 

1) decided we were going to go cruising

2) decided on the type of boat we wanted, shopped for the boat, buy it

3) sell the house

4) minimize the amount of stuff you have so it will fit on the boat

5) fix/repair anything that is needed on the boat

6) load the boat up and go sail

So far we have done 1 and 2.  As of today #3 is active and the house is listed on the MLS for sale.  We were thinking that in Jan/Feb 2021 would be the ideal time to do items 3 and 4 on our list,  but with  COVID 19 and the election coming up, we started thinking maybe it would be smarter to sell sooner.   Currently the housing market in Boise is hot and the houses in our neighborhood are selling with in a week.  Hopefully it goes fast for lots and lots of money to help fund the cruising kitty.

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2835-S-Slate-Creek-Way-Meridian-ID-83642/79682323_zpid/

Where are we, who has the chart?

On land the options of where to drive is really based upon roads that are available.  You might choose to go by interstate, two lane back roads or try for the dirt option but you are basely going where someone else has gone before you.  It makes decision making a little easier because you are following a path and your decisions are turn left/right or change roads.  Using a GPS in the car is nice because you are really never lost and the system will recalculate your route if you put in a final destination.

For boating there are not a lot of common points with land navigation.  You can use GPS to calculate your route but there are not defined roads so when it calculates sometimes it can take over areas you might want to avoid.  The maps/charts for marine navigation will show depth of the water, make sure you check if it is high tide or low time numbers.  The charts will also show items and other items you might want to avoid.