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Sailors Under Power So Much?
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Larry W4CSC
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After reading hundreds of cruising logs, in-, near- and offshore, on
the net over the past several months, I have been struck by how often
and for how long cruising sailors report they are under engine power.
From what I have read, it would appear that sailors are under engine
power for something in the 80-90% range.
Why, then, have a sailboat? For the little time under sail and quiet?
Or is it a need to prove hardiness to oneself and to others?
It's so saddening to see a beautiful sailboat waiting for the Wappoo Cut
bridge to open so it can be dragged, kicking and screaming for help, down
that awful ditch towards Florida......especially when offshore conditions
are 15-20 knots on a great broad reach in 2-3' seas...damned near perfect.
Can't be the Gulf Stream as you gotta go offshore a long ways here to get
into that going north....
How sad, indeed.
Most of them shoulda bought a MOTORHOME! They're in WAY too much of a
hurry for ANY kinda boat!
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