The trouble with storms is, although they can be fun at
first, if they last too long they become intimidating because
all senses are assaulted. There's the constant noise, the
chaos of motion, the wetness, the strain on the gear, the
doubts that the gear will last, the choices that all must
be made correctly and in good time. I think it would take a
raving lunatic to actually enjoy a storm that lasted much
more than a day. Such a man would enjoy several days
of Chinese water torture.

S.Simon




"The_navigator©" wrote in message ...
Perhaps you might like to read some accounts of people caught in storms?
They don't describe elation afterward -more often great relief at having
survived.

Cheers MC

Donal wrote:

"The_navigator©" wrote in message
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Or fear if you don't want to be there?



What a strange question.

If you've done it, then I find it difficult to understand how it wasn't one
of the biggest thrills of your life.

Oz has mentioned the whoops and cheers. That is exactly what I have
experienced. Once the boat gets over 14 kts *everybody* begins to shout.
Even the inexperienced crew will love it .... unless they don't have total
confidence in the skipper!!!!




Regards


Donal
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