About 10 years ago I did the Vendée Globe, setting the alarm for a sail change at silly o'clock in the morning did not impress my wife.I didn't realise that you could go offshore.
Might round The Horn this weekend.
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Having been a practising sailor for half a century or more (and practice hasn’t made perfect in my case) I think I might have a go at one of these.
The throwing up over the side ?Online simulators omit the physicality which is such an essential part of sailing.
The throwing up over the side ?
Real life situation. Heading for Ardlamont point in a south westerly when Grandson says "I feel sick." Grandson promptly throws up over Mother and Gran while Son-in-law throws up over Port side. Grandad (me) concentrates on looking at sails.Your get bonus points for throwing up around the interior, and/or over crewmates.
Real life situation. Heading for Ardlamont point in a south westerly when Grandson says "I feel sick." Grandson promptly throws up over Mother and Gran while Son-in-law throws up over Port side. Grandad (me) concentrates on looking at sails.
Now simulate that!