Cruising America's Great Loop and other inland routes
View all threadsTom wrote "...my wife will not go offshore..."
Tom,
I have learned not to use the term "offshore". Instead we cruise "coastwise"
and my wife is much happier!
Regards,
Randy Pickelmann
hard aground in Clearwater
MORNING STAR
lying in Marathon, FL
www.morningstar.talkspot.com
My wife will really does not like "offshore" either she almost ahd a stroke
coming across the shipping lanes off delaware bay in a very bad fog (with
the radar running I was quite comforable) However as long as like Randy said
your refer to it as coastwise and can see the sights along the coast she's
ok with it. If you're in somewhat close it's really no worse then many of
the sounds and bays. I really enjoy the coastal sight seeing. Bill
----- Original Message -----
From: "Randy Pickelmann" rwp_48@yahoo.com
To: great-loop@lists.samurai.com
Sent: Thursday, March 20, 2008 7:54 AM
Subject: GL: Thanks to All, cruising around NJ
Tom wrote "...my wife will not go offshore..."
The key to all of this is for the men to pick their days of travel wisely
when their wives are with them.
Dont go outside if the waves and chop are enough to move the boat
uncomfortably. Instead pick a nice NW wind and hug the beach. She will love
that ride.If not, then suck it in and be willing to add time to the trip and
go inside. Takes longer but is always smooth and plenty of nice sites to
see.
After a few big green heads get her, SHE may suggest to go outside next time
!
Otherwise, sit in port and wait for the right weather that is suitable for
her. What's the rush?
Hey, I learned the hard way with our old sailboat. I took my wife in stuff
that I knew the boat could very easily handle safely but was sloppy. And, we
were ON A SCHEDULE. She barfed the whole way.
Now that we are trawler people and will be cruising in retirement days, we
can throw away the SCHEDULE.
R.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Allen" bill@northeastscubasupply.com
My wife will really does not like "offshore" either she almost ahd a
stroke
coming across the shipping lanes off delaware bay in a very bad fog (with
the radar running I was quite comforable) However as long as like Randy
said
your refer to it as coastwise and can see the sights along the coast she's
ok with it. If you're in somewhat close it's really no worse then many of
the sounds and bays. I really enjoy the coastal sight seeing. Bill
Tom wrote "...my wife will not go offshore..."