M_Boats: Hello!

Congratulations, Joe! You'll love "Midnight Passage" and I can't wait to see photos. I probably sail as bare bones as anyone- the requisite PFDs, a small gas tank (1 gallon normally), an oar or paddle in case of no wind and no engine, and a few safety items such as fire extinguisher and air horn. Oh, and if you launch from a dock, you'll want bumpers. Bobbie