"Capt. Neal®" wrote in message

Coronado 27s are bluewater capable and, if the captain knows
his stuff, they can easily circumnavigate.

Contrary to popular belief, there are very few boats incapable of
circumnavigation/bluewater use. The obvious limitations are 1) the margin
of safety one is willing to accept, 2) the ability of the boat to carry the
stores necessary to sustain the lives of its occupants, 3) the comfort
factor (how adverse are you to being beaten up by a tiny boat in big waves?)
and 4) the ability to self-rescue (either with a non-sinking boat, or a life
raft if the boat has the space to carry one). Just about any old POS boat
can cross oceans. It's the sailors, themselves, who possess the greatest
limitations.


My boat is ready for a circumnavigation and I'm thinking about
doing it and beating little Ellen's record. Of course, I demand
a handicap based on hull speed in order to make it fair.

Foolish, dear Captain. Why waste a substantial portion of your life
attempting to best someone's insignificant record, when you could be
spending that time smelling the roses along the way? Hell, I could spend a
couple of months in the San Blas Is. alone, but you'll be forced to move on
from every port, despite the beauty, the interest, the people you meet.
Foolish to pursue such a meaningless goal.

Max