The Trawler Community is tight knit and truly proves it is a small world after all. There are two cruising associations you should be aware of that are devoted to supporting proven itineraries for fun filled adventures. Cruisers are notoriously friendly and more than willing to pitch in to help each other. Most boaters have an independent streak and are both self reliant and resourceful. I have a vivid memory of a head (toilet) on the dock at a rendezvous, seems that one owner talked to another about a plumbing problem and before anyone was wiser the more experienced owner had disassembled, fixed and reinstalled the offending toilet. Maybe this is not the best way to introduce a couple of great associations, but the helpful spirit of trawler owners who are really kind of “all in the same boat” has created a camaraderie of kindred spirits who are eager to help and share.
If you are looking for a fun cruising itinerary and want to start out more locally the Great Loop is a great way to begin. Stretching your legs a bit more you could move up to the Big U and using these two models as stepping stones you should be confident and ready to take on an open ocean crossing with the right type of trawler. In this section I would like to share details on four groups that I have known about for years, and am now a member.
