the Coast Guard has rules and regulation for offshore boating. can somebody tell me the definition for "offshore". is it a certain distance from shore?

thanks

As far as I can tell, the word offshore wouldn't change the required equipment for beachcats. Of course common sense should dictate that you will carry a lot more safety gear and backups when venturing into the open sea than on enclosed waters.

What did you have in mind? Trans Atlantic on a Hobie 16?

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What did you have in mind? Trans Atlantic on a Hobie 16?

It's been done. Only it was on a Hobie 18 Magnum sailed by a couple of Frenchmen about 24 years ago.

http://users.tpg.com.au/kkmiller/hobie/across_atlantic.html



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Dave Wilson
Hobie 16, Hobie 14
Tampa, FL
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Two guys also sailed a H18M across the Northwest Passage in Canada from West to East.

http://www.helmdesign.com/polar-01.html

Braver men then I.

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Hobie 21se through drake's passage

i think i will stick to the gulf and leave my electric socks at home...