Steve Firth wrote:

New Conservative wrote:

Is it safe to let a boat 'sail herself' while I catch some shut-eye,

No.

Depends where you are

or is this a no-no?

Yes

Depends where you are

Can it be done safely

N

Depends where you are.
This is getting boring!

or would I have to drop all sail and just bob around in the dark for a
while until I've awoken?

No, that's just as bad.

Depends... Yawn...

Obviously it'd make for a shorter passage if I could somehow keep going
24/7. And ideas? Thanks.

You need crew

I give up... Consider what the op asked?

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Regards, Shane
"A closed mouth gathers no feet!"
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