Bob wrote:
On Feb 21, 9:16 am, Alan Gomes wrote:

I'd definitely not do it in the winter months;

Sound advice. ALthough traditionally, January has a nice big High for
a couple weeks producing light variable winds and glassy seas. I think
pilots call that condition a "sucker hole" looks
inviting.............. then it closes up and u r in big trouble.


summer is your best bet.

Typicall summer weather...................... NW 15-30K, seas W or NW
8-20', air temp 58 F, water temp 50-53 F, FOG.

DOnt sond too much fun on a lake boat.

If I were to do it I'd much rather have an able-bodied and knowledgeable
crew member along.


Then your AB crew says your nuts and makes decessions counter to yours
bwe cause the AB is more knowledagble......... then what. A boat can
have only one captain.


There are certainly people who are both able bodied and knowledgeable
who also respect the captain's right to make the decisions. Obviously
you need to know something about the person's attitude, etc. ahead of
time to be clear on that point. On the other hand, someone who doesn't
know anything could actually be more of a hindrance than a help when the
stuff hits the fan, because then you are looking out for their welfare
as well as trying to sail the boat. I'd probably opt for single handing
before having someone like that aboard.

--AG