Welcome to the forum Shane6,
I hope you buy the game soon,so that you can have all the fun that we experienced sofar.
Even when you not familiar with handling vessels,well,here are always people who will help you all the way.
I've seen you live near New-york,that harbour has been created,and i'm sure you would love to sail it virtualy,with the different vessels which are available for the moment.
Let us know when you are "active" as a player.
Greetings
Marc