The weather - it's all my fault.

[srp]

...because I decided to leave my boat in this winter. I wish these bloody gales would stop, cos I don't think my nerves can stand much more

 

[Vid]

I've only owned a boat for three or four months - it's still in the water and even thought sheltered and secure every time the gusts come I think of it. I suppose it's one downside of having it moored close to home - I know what conditions its in. One good thing though is that the rain has cleaned it up very nicely - all those muddy handprints from steadying myself on the boom cover after picking up the mooring lines have now vanished.

 

[Doghousekeeper]

I'll share the blame with you. I'm staying in too, and the gales are due with us tomorrow. I think I'll just stay in bed with the duvet covering my eyes and ears, and I'll pop down and see what's happened when it's blown through.

Anxiety rising as the barometer falls ....

 

[puddock]

I feel I have to share the burden with you .... I too decided to keep my boat in the water.

 

[NPMR]

64.5kts at Polruan (Fowey) recently and it's still climbing by the look of it!

Roof rattling hard here in Mounts Bay and salt spray on the windows and we're half a mile inland overlooking the sea - too dark to tell you what the sea is like. And can't hear it for the wind.

 

[Mandarin331]

we also decided to stay in this winter for the first time and are wondering about that decision as the wind howls round the house. But at least we now know who to blame (all four of you)

That makes it better

 

[webcraft]

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I know the feeling. We are staying in this Winter. Another F10 forecast for tomorrow.

- W

 

[Searush]

I don't have any issues about staying in for winter again . . . but I have just had a new cockpit cover fitted & have no idea how it will cope with gusty winds. I have visions of the zips slipping back, poppers popping & the loose end thrashing themselves to death before I can get out there to check her out.

So it goes. There will be lovely clear sunny & calm days. Cold & clear & worth a King's ransom. Usually in Jan/Feb - be patient, it is well worth a little tension for the delights of a winter sail while every one else is stuck on the hard.

 

[Twister_Ken]

Not my fault (ashore, mast down)

 

[agurney]

...because I decided to leave my boat in this winter. I wish these bloody gales would stop, cos I don't think my nerves can stand much more

Me too, also, likewise. Aisling's been over-wintered afloat for the last few years with no problems, but by November I've usually had an opportunity to strip her sails off, reinforce the warps and prepare the engine.

On the bright side, at least it means we'll be ready if there's a decent early start to next season

 

[Saguday]

Likewise left Kioni in for winter for the first time

Hopefully she's snug enough in her deep little marina on the east coast...

 

[TiggerToo]

...because I decided to leave my boat in this winter. I wish these bloody gales would stop, cos I don't think my nerves can stand much more

we are still in... as usual and until January.

Whilst I am anxious about Tigger... I actually feel she is safer in the water, tucked in on her 4 bridled mooring on a trot. I am usually more worried when she is out: I feel she is more exposed - whatever the boat yard says.

AM I FOOLING MYSELF?

(where is the-bite-your-fingernails icon).

 

[trapezeartist]

I am so glad to learn it's all your fault, because I thought it was mine. Buying a boat on Friday the 13th. The gales hit within a few hours. It's now the 25th and it seems to have been blowing and raining non-stop for the last fortnight.

 

[clyst]

we are still in... as usual and until January.

Whilst I am anxious about Tigger... I actually feel she is safer in the water, tucked in on her 4 bridled mooring on a trot. I am usually more worried when she is out: I feel she is more exposed - whatever the boat yard says.

AM I FOOLING MYSELF?

(where is the-bite-your-fingernails icon).

Its sure been blowing in BW lately

 

[gregmlucas]

I've only owned a boat for three or four months - it's still in the water...

Likewise for use, but only a few weeks. And the boat is only a few minutes walk away although at least in a marina. Still doesn't stop sleepless nights in the first few gales of the last few weeks. I am seeming to sleep better as I see that the boat is coping OK.

 

[Athene V30]

Not my fault (ashore, mast down)

Have been ashore for over a month and still waiting for mast to be taken down - the yard keep telling me it is too windy!

 

[Twister_Ken]

"the yard keep telling me it is too windy!"

They missed last Tuesday afternoon, between 1308 and 1352!

 

[reginaldon]

Likewise for use, but only a few weeks. And the boat is only a few minutes walk away although at least in a marina. Still doesn't stop sleepless nights in the first few gales of the last few weeks. I am seeming to sleep better as I see that the boat is coping OK.

Likewise mooring only a few minutes away, but I can't see the harbour from here, left her in last year with no ill effects - thought I might start a trend. I don't worry much about westerlies, but when it's from the East it's a different matter. Some insurers are not happy about owners not lifting out, but a cheap skate like me is insured 3rd party only anyway.

 

[Vid]

I've just checked on mine - she looks lovely in the water and very comfortable. Hope yours are too.

 

[Shekel]

Mines out on her mooring for the winter. Never done it before and this autumn has been really grim, so my fault too. Mind you managed to get out to her last tuesday and get the sails off. Not too worried about her now after a quick inspection after the early November stuff. Also have had some beautiful days sailing in the winter shame to miss them I think.

Same as you reginaldon 3rd party insurance so they're not fussed.