YAYoHamble
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These recent colregs threads have really ruined my confidence; just as I'm putting together thoughts of my 3rd Solent->Cherbourg run.
My first trip was in the dark both ways. On the way out, it was v.windy with rain and spray thrown in for good measure. We didn't really see much in the way of big ships and the crossing was made on the basis of ignorance being bliss.
the return trip was flat calm and clear. We motored all the way and saw everything. It was horrible. I didn't realise at the time but, of course, all bearings are pretty much steady to start off with and we were convinced that everything was bearing down on us. I'm really not sure how to overcome this.
My second trip was in daylight and, although not as scary as at night, was pretty intimidating. I'd never seen the big stuff at full whack before - impressive.
OK, so summer's nearly here as is my new boat. Ideally, I'd like to do a night crossing but the more time I dwell on it, the less likely it is. I don't have radar but in future will have AIS. So, talk me through it, chaps.
My first trip was in the dark both ways. On the way out, it was v.windy with rain and spray thrown in for good measure. We didn't really see much in the way of big ships and the crossing was made on the basis of ignorance being bliss.
the return trip was flat calm and clear. We motored all the way and saw everything. It was horrible. I didn't realise at the time but, of course, all bearings are pretty much steady to start off with and we were convinced that everything was bearing down on us. I'm really not sure how to overcome this.
My second trip was in daylight and, although not as scary as at night, was pretty intimidating. I'd never seen the big stuff at full whack before - impressive.
OK, so summer's nearly here as is my new boat. Ideally, I'd like to do a night crossing but the more time I dwell on it, the less likely it is. I don't have radar but in future will have AIS. So, talk me through it, chaps.