We are waiting out the big blow tonight in a comfy secure marina and we just finished watching a bunch of ridiculously scary Youtube videos of boats in extremely heavy seas and powerful storms. And I just want to fully own the fact that although to some people we may seem adventurous, in the greater world of sailing we are TOTAL WIMPS. We know it and dont want to pretend otherwise. What we just experienced out there in the swell from hell, although uncomfortable for us, was really quite benign and tame compared to what it could have been. We are just pansies.
So there. That’s the truth.
Here are two of the videos we watched, just to give you some perspective.
– Capt’n K & Lala
Location:A cozy safe marina
I am very glad you are safe, and not making videos like those! The ICW can provide enough challenges, but generally you don’t have to worry about pitch-poling! LOL, Cozy Safe looks like a nice little marina, making good distance, and weather I hope! Enjoy!
Steve
IF you are wimps, you have alot of good company. Over 90% opts for the ICW the whole way. Many think that sailing is free but most learn that favorable conditions for sailing are rare. While there are nice secontions of ICW north of North Carolina where you can sail, you might as well have a trawler when you get south.
Some opt for bigger boats thinking that it will allow more blue water time and it can work that way but it makes the trip a hell ride. A bigger boat is good for storage space but unless you get something over 200 feet, it’s still going to be very uncomfortable in the ocean most of the time.