Oh come on. With all the restrictions being discussed, who's going to go anywhere or do anything? Risk is something everyone evaluates. In that context, your opinion is valuable for your situation, let me share my perspective. When we left for our 18 month trip from Seattle to Boston I had a paralyzed diaphragm, a history of clotting, was on Coumadin and hypertension medication. During the trip my diaphragm healed, I lost weight, cut my hypertension medication in half and stopped taking the Coumadin, by and large the cruising lifestyle was better for my health that living on the land. Within 6 months of returning to land life I'd gained 15 pounds and had another blood clot, so back on the Coumadin. So, from my perspective, limiting your cruising options due to some minor physical issues is unjustified. Oh, remind me to tell you about Michael and Michele on the CHB Michele. We met in El Salvador. Mike broke his back in a helicopter accident and is a paraplegic. When they are preparing for a long voyage they strap him in a standing position at the helm. Last time I saw them they were departing Shelter Bay in Panama for the Bay Islands of Honduras. They are now in Texas I believe? Point is, measure the risk and prepare as best you can. But don't let life pass you by. Go now, life is short. Scott E. Bulger, Boatless in Seattle