The second in a series of five reviews of circumnavigation sailing rallies. The Oyster World Rally.

So, You Want to Sail Around The World Great Summary of Rallies: https://www.yachtingworld.com/cruising/everything-you-need-to-know-about-sailing-rallies-and-cruising-in-company-136470 This whole channel is about sailing around the globe, with my beloved, as a grand retirement project. Each week we have been focusing on finding a boat that will do the job and make Sylvia happy to do the trip with me. So, I get a boat?now what? It would take me years to be competent enough or confident enough to actually make that amazing journey on my own, not to mention Sylvia's significant, and not totally unfounded, doubts about my sailing skill and mechanical capabilities to keep us seaworthy for that long an adventure. Then there is the potential isolation?neither Sylvia nor I are into that. So, what to do? Well, that is what we will be examining throughout this mini-series, with episodes sprinkled among our regular reviews. I have compiled a comparison of two 16-month world sailing rallies, two 30-month world sailing rallies and, just for fun, one 10 month round the world cruise done the eeeeasy way. This approach solves many of my concerns. In each case you are with at least 100 like-minded adventurers traveling in the company of 30-35 sailing vessels with much of the guess work and risk taken out of the equation, and multiple parties throughout the adventure, eliminating any thoughts of loneliness. Two of these rallies are even manufacturer supported with specialty support staff traveling with the fleet. In every case the rout is planned for you, many of the arrival and transit (Panama Canal) are dealt with for you, and there is a friendly support network there to help you through any challenge (see Great Circle's experiences: https://youtu.be/LM1ijnVpkno & https://youtu.be/iXCzAnu3GjI ) Most rallies have pre-sail training available - often with special ladies-only sessions, safety guidance and support, and a host of other resources to make the project fun, relaxed and enjoyable. Each episode we will look at: 1. The organizer details and boat requirements 2. The rally fees involved 3. Examine what is included for your fees 4. Walk through the route plans 5. And then finally calculate the total cost and monthly cost of each rally, including boat depreciation A new book from the bestselling author Dr. Linus Wilson finds that fewer people circle the globe in a sailboat than climb to the top of Mt. Everest. In 2013, 658 people summited Mount Everest, but Dr. Wilson estimates in his new book "How to Sail Around the World Part-Time" that only about 330 people sail around the world each year. https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=202134 - The cost to climb Mt. Everest is $30,000 - $160,000 USD and it will take you about two months. - The cost to circle the globe in a sailboat?well stay tuned, I have the whole enchilada for you here. So let's get going This episode's rally is: The Oyster World Rally! My assumed sailing vessel, for the purpose of the final cost calculations are one of the following boat with a crew of two: 1. The Oyster 565 Let's jump on board and have a quick look at this beautiful vessel's exterior, cockpit, saloon, and owner's cabin to eliminate any concerns of "roughing it" right up front.