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?
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
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.
http://360graus.terra.com.br/travessiadodrake/popup_foto.asp?did=5625&numerofoto=2
Hobie 21se through drake's passage
i think i will stick to the gulf and leave my electric socks at home...