In article , Bob wrote:

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Nor is cruising operating a vessel in a way that creates a
hazard to others (as in: no body at watch while underway)

So to cruise you must not sail single-handed across any body of water
that cannot be crossed in the amount of time you can stay awake?


Would you say flying cross country in a crashed home built aircraft
and "repaired" by someone who was never a licensed pilot and lacked
any mechanical skills hoped to fly cross country because it was his
life long dream. WOuld that be a good a good idea?

You are comparing apples with oranges. A boat will not necessarily crash
if the skipper takes a nap, it will not fall fatally to the ground
should a sail blow out (which, in flying terms - as you choose to use
them - would be akin to a wing falling off), and should the engine and
'wings' be lost one can survive weeks or months on a boat depending on
the provisions aboard - a plane is a *very* poor analogy.


Justin.

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Justin C, by the sea.