Well Rick, you have some answers to those questions but I was interested in what Curtis would do because I got a feeling that he has nowhere close to your level of experience.
Get the man thinking about the "what ifs" so he considers the low probability stuff and has a good all round plan figured out. Maybe I was a bit heavy and I am sure I take unnecessary chances on my boat at times.in the end you are absolutely correct.it's his life so let him do what he wants the way he wants.I won't interfere again on this topic, like I said I don't know anymore about Curtis than what I surmise from his posts here. Good luck Curtis, forgive me please, no disrespect or offence intended Dwight _____ From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Rick Brass Sent: January 6, 2014 7:41 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Near-shore tide what to expect. "Need some Guidance" Whoa, Dwight. Lighten up. I realize Curtis is less experienced than some others on the list. I've already suggested he take a Power Squadron course or two to increase his knowledge, and others have suggested he sign on to help with a few offshore and/or ICW deliveries to gain experience. I personally think he could learn a lot, quickly, by crewing on someone else's boat in local races - nothing teaches you about sail trim or boat handling as fast as the focus that comes in racing. But he's only going to get experience if he gets away from the dock. I got mine in Lake Michigan, the Chesapeake, and Delaware Bay. And I did some stupid things, but I learned. Every one of us has some "I could have died last night" moments that we've learned from. I'm sure you started somewhere, too. As far as boat problems go: Heck, He's only going to be seaward of the channel buoys for about 13 nm - call it 3 or 4 hours. What makes you think his 30 is any worse condition or less capable than Alianna to handle a short trip near shore? If the steering breaks he'll need to do what I did and use sail trim to steer the boat home, or just call Seatow. Engine or electrical problems - heck it's a sailboat. If a seacock starts leaking close it, or put a wooden plug in it. Sure, when you go out on your boat you could die. You could get hit with the boom and die. The boat could sink and you die. You could get hit by another boat and die. You can get seasick and feel like you're going to die. You could be casually taking a leak, fall overboard, and die. Or you could avoid the risks, stay at home to sit on the couch watching TV, have an aneurism, and die. There are always risks; that's part of what makes sailing a challenge - and fun. OK. I'll get out of "Wally mode" now. Rick From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of dwight veinot Sent: Monday, January 06, 2014 5:07 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Near-shore tide what to expect. "Need some Guidance" Curtis What is your plan if you lose steering, say because of a broken cable, or worse if you lose the rudder altogether.what would you do if the prop got snagged in fishing gear.what if a through hull started to leak fast or your engine exhaust pipes broke and water started to flood the engine compartment or if you lost all electrical power. Have you taken a safety of life at sea course lately? Dwight Veinot Alianna C&C 35 MKII Head of St. Margaret's Bay, NS
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