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Miami to BVI
"Geoff Schultz" wrote in message .. . I didn't think that the thorny path was 1200 miles, and that's probably even a bit short with tacking, but it's definately not 2400 miles. -- Geoff www.GeoffSchultz.org Last time I checked it was about 1200 miles as the crow flies from Miami to the BVIs. Now when you consider it's a beat the whole way because of the prevailing winds aggravated by a current setting against you, just do the math. I didn't say it would end up being 2400 miles but it's probably going to be 1800 all told. So what would you prefer to do. Slog to weather against prevailing winds and adverse current for 1800 miles or close reach and reach about the same distance via the sailing route. If you're a sailor you'll chose the latter. If you're an ignorant putz like ReeBitch you'll choose the former and during the peak of hurricane season to boot, fully believing in luck and your ability to foresee the weather signs and outrun the hurricane to some dubious shelter. Even Capt. Skippy isn't THAT stupid! Wilbur Hubbard |
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