Wayne.B wrote:

That's a good point. I certainly wouldn't be in that part of the world any
other time.

However, we get some pretty good storms up here, complete with hail and
tornados. They usually weaken as they reach the coast but it only takes one
strike.

Exposure time is another issue. I plan to spend months at a time on this
boat which raises the risk far above daysailing and weekending when the boat
isn't occupied during severe weather and spends a lot of time in a marina or
mooring field where there are other targets nearby.

--
Roger Long