[quote=Wolfman]Completely agree! I've been sailing my big bad boat for 2 years (and an H16 in my youth) and had some serious problems on by 10 km x 10 km lake this spring. There were several mechanical problems but I still realized I wasn't prepared. Fortunately I provided my own backup in my dad and uncle who were on the beach with a power boat. Worst thing that could have happened is that I got stranded on the wrong shore but it was still scary as hell and I am just getting my confidence back now. I can't imaging being in that situation when the next stop could be England!
I would hope that common sense would prevail and the person would at least have tried righting it before taking it into such dangerous waters or at the very least stayed close to shore. Heck at least buy a book or read some of the info here before taking it out! I have a huge inland ocean within 2 hours of me (Lake Winnipeg) and I know I don't know how to sail in that so I wont until I find someone to teach me.
I hope I haven't given any advice like just buy an 18 footer and go out an sail. But I may have with the implication (as with everything) being that you should start off with baby steps and maybe take the boat to a small lake or bay to learn first. I will definitely be clearer in this from here on in, that is not something I would want on my concience![/quote]
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