"Wilbur Hubbard" wrote in message
anews.com...
Can't really figure out the reason for that 90 degree sharp turn. Duh!
Somebody tell Skippy that he'll arrive more quickly if he angles over to
the inlet. Pretty dumb traveling two legs of a triangle when one leg will
do the job faster and better.


Wilbur Hubbard


Given that we averaged 8 knots, we were much more interested in comfortable
wind angles and speeds than shortest distance.

You could say the same thing about our orientation south of Andros - instead
of going up to Orange Cay, we went direct to the Gulf Stream, where we were
rarely under 10.5, and mostly 11 or better, including one stretch of 11.6.
As it was, we went further than we needed for the Gulf Stream vs going
straight north on 79-45 as Chris Parker recommended, chiefly for wind
angles. We were pinched a bit for most of the GS trip, but didn't want to
reef further, given that our heel stayed (rolls excepted) at ~15*, ideal for
our boat. Once we had the wind clocking just a bit, we headed a bit NE to
get the 79-45, and proceeded due N. Once past the curve of FL, we bore off
even more, keeping stuff in the 90* apparent range.

With 7-9 E seas plus NE swells, as well as a tidal help, pushing us north,
making it possible to turn more south to maintain our course due west, when
we turned the corner at the top, we were able to tack and keep it at
~120-150Port. Lots slower, of course, but still comfortable.

Hard to argue with success :{))

We've just been informed by the local sheriff that we need to move to let
the CG cutter have maneuvering room when they return, so we'll go up to
where we're being hauled, shortly...

L8R

Skip

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