Tommy: As long as you are healthy, go for it. The World Cruising Club's organization and attention to detail is beyond comparison so you will not be without the finest support. As for age, you will still be a spry young guy by the time you get back. With a well equipped boat this is an opportunity not to be missed and you can't do better than Bob Austin to advise you in that respect. My one caveat would be to ensure your selected crew are compatible, reliable and up to it. The last thing you need on a trip like this are passengers or nautical Ned's. Fair winds Bob Keltic Marine Group Keltic 48' Keltic 65' Keltic 74' Seahunter Patrol Boats www.kelticstar.com No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.2.3/281 - Release Date: 03/14/2006