Well, you do have to worry about a capsize in the Great Lakes....you'll die
just as surely as if you capsized in the ocean and many have....
"Thom Stewart" wrote in message
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OK Group,

I'll try to make myself understood about the difference between Lake and
Salt water sailing.

I, in no way, meant to put down the ability of Lake sailors. My friend
Don, is a damn good sailor. He is a Hobie sailor. I have no dought in my
mind that he has sailed in conditions much more severe than those I
described and enjoyed the hell out of it.

What the difference was the vessel being sailed. In his lake sailing he
didn't have to worry about a capsize. That was part of the fun. The
unknown was putting a boat with a galley, sleeping quarters, An inboard
engine etc over. He is just learning what a Keel boat can take. Sorry,
again a cruising keel boat. He is new to that type of sailing.

You Great Lake sailors and Inland Lake Cruising sailors weren't meant to
be slighted

Ole Thom