who by choice

[powerskipper]

Will go out in weather that makes them feel they have to hang on to anything for grim death, or be thrown around like a rag doll.


I know the RLNI do and have up most respect for them.

 

[Roy]

I go out in any weather although boat currently in large scottish puddle but have been to sea in loads of boats, big and small and in storms that were scary. The right attitude and a deal of skill is all that is required and of course a good boat.

 

[kindredspirit]

I certainly won't go out in any weather. Why ask for trouble? Its stupid.

My max would be F6 decreasing, although I once got caught in a F8 through no choice of my own. I wouldn't choose it. Its not funny.

.

 

[jointventureII]

I have to say im often tempted but dont. The day before I left for uni I felt like a spin was in order, so put the day angler 23 through her paces round Noirmont. This is something I probably wont repeat, giant swell, wind vs spring tides...gotta love it when you can see everything one second, then only a wall of sea bearing down from astern the next...

If I could ever afford one, a Botnia Targa 30 would be my ideal boat, which i believe was descibed by MBY as being a boat for people who "in the middle of a god-awful blow, like to poke their nose out, just to see"

Yeah sounds like me!

 

[hlb]

I did it once, back from Salclmbe to Plymouth. 20 miles. Sat in Salcolmbe on my own for three days. Weather did not improve, so went for it. Beam sea. Sat on the fly bridge and just held on to the rail and stearing wheel. Stuck it on auto cos could not see to much. Big dipper ride to plymouth, no slamming or anything, just a bit worried about other boats coming towards me when I could not see a bloody thing!!

 

[BrendanS]

Yippee! It's Great Fun! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[ari]

Right up until the time when something breaks, or you get a net round both propes.

Then what...?

Can't help thinking that putting yourslef in a position where you're in danger if something goes wrong (ie loss of power, loss of steering etc) is not wise...

 

[hlb]

Wuss! /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[jointventureII]

Hmm probably wouldnt go that far but it's true, you could be run over by a bus tomorrow whilst crossing the road (i know, not quite the same but still), gotta push the boundaries or else life would be a snooze!

 

[powerskipper]

think about it!!!!

there is nothing wrong with looking for a bit of rough water ....say at an overfalls.... and just going into it to see what happens to the boat, and how you Handel her. I have done this with students and have spoken to them months after and they have said .....thanks , we got caught out in bad weather and knew what to do because of having a play.
If the forecast is bad , then no, but if you feel it is with in your capability's then yes why not, there are some very capable people on here with years of experience who Can Handel it, and know there boats can too.

 

[Solitaire]

It was a little interesting out today - a bit bracing /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif Anyway, fair weather never made a good sailor. You don't go looking for trouble, but you need to know how to cope with it when it comes. I always like a bit of "weather" when instructing it means students have an idea how to cope with situations. Nothing worse than teaching in very bland conditions.

 

[powerskipper]

bet you got wet....he...he..he.. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Solitaire]

I've learnt to duck! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[powerskipper]

but did you tell anyone else on the boat too. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Solitaire]

This time I was alone. But I find that expereinced people know when to duck!! /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[steverow]

Aha..wuss...spoken by the bloke who told me in a post a little while ago that he wouldnt be visiting the Bristol Channel again, 'cos it was too rough....

Steve.

 

[Dave_Snelson]

Been out in 8-10 foot waves, but didn't really enjoy it. Wouldn't take the family out - it just scares them.

I like calm seas and sunshine.

 

[hlb]

Never said it was to rough. Rough is the same anywhere, less on the Solent boating lake. But compaired to the proper side of Devon/Cornwall it's, well, eeerrrrm!!

 

[ari]

[ QUOTE ]

If the forecast is bad , then no, but if you feel it is with in your capability's then yes why not, there are some very capable people on here with years of experience who Can Handel it, and know there boats can too.

[/ QUOTE ]

Doesn't matter how experienced you are or how capable, you have to look at the worst case scenario, what happens if it all goes quiet, can you cope then?

Planing boats that are fine whilst in motion are an absolute nightmare in very rough weather if stopped. A rope round the props, fuel problems, all sorts of things can stop a boat, and the first thing they do is turn beam on and start rolling like hell!

I once lost an engine on a Fairline 33 Targa in rough weather. Turned out it was the first time the boat had been out in a bit of a blow. All the sediment in the bottom of the tank got stirred up and blocked one fuel filter. Thank God the other engine kept going but it wasn't a lot of fun being in the engine room trying to change a filter knowing full well that as both engines fed from the same tank at the same rate through identical filters the other could stop at any moment.

Based on that experience I now try to judge weather and sea conditions based on, "if the boat stops can I (and it) cope in this?"

But then that would be the experience you mentioned...

 

[powerskipper]

Have you just talked your self round in a complete circle or is it my interpretation of what you said,