Re: long distance cruising - falling overboard without help

SolarFry@aol.com
Thu, 19 Aug 1999 09:23:37 EDT


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West Wight Potter Website at URL
http://www.lesbois.com/wwpotter/
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In a message dated 8/19/99 1:14:48 AM Eastern Daylight Time, GSTahoe@aol.com
writes:

<< If it's your dream to sail to Hawaii, do it. Set a date. Make a plan. Do
it. Don't make excuses. You'll be sorry if you do.
>>

If you are going out there, to that big open desolated fish domain with pitch
black nights showing a zillion stars, make sure you have a sturdy harness.
Wear harness and a life preserver full time the moment you step out
companionway. Also, make sure you can get to your boarding ladder immediately
after falling overboard. Because you will...

best
SF