slide wrote:

You haven't specified if you are single handing. I'd not try the Canal
single handed esp as a new seaman. As to the Horn, the W to E transit is
at least possible for a new sailor, but again, single handing? Aside
from trying stuff like the NW passage, I can't think of a tougher thing
than the Horn.

Well if you want tougher, what about going out on your own for an
evening stroll in down-town Panama City or Colon? ;-)