On Sun, 02 Mar 2008 00:12:01 -0500, Rosalie B.
wrote:

I wouldn't agree with that. People who have our type boat are
perfectly happy in conditions that most racers and other cruisers turn
back in.

Boats Vary.
Passagemakers, for example, need to be good to go in nearly any
weather. Running may not be practical. Anchoring is out of the quesion
in mid Atlantic. Little land to hide behind etc etc etc.

Casady