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"If anything can happen, Offshore is usually where it happens." I think that's true … is the movement endless sea on your Boat. Sure, I've repeatedly Offshore where he was flat and I mean flat … I had to do a lot of racing with the boat. Once I was coming Inlet Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale) Beaufort North Carolina. There was even a ripple in so far as the eye can see. We would swim out of href = "http://www.yachtauthority.com/"> boat and around it …. this was fun until someone mentioned shark watching. Then everything went down the stairs … this meant that four people who claim the stern. Again it was a race from Bermuda, Montauk to Bermuda in early June. Enough wind for the 150% Genoa and Main complete to get a tight range. Simply beautiful, and it was a four and a rush of noon. Even crossing the Gulf Stream was uneventful. Seeing the beautiful deep blue waters of the Gulf Stream was decorating … is a color that you think can be put on paper, but everyone around this color seems endless and unreal. We dragged along a thermometer to see if there was a change in temperature. I heard it would be one and to our amazement, she went from mid 60s to 80 degrees. What planet. The Gulf Stream that keeps the heat all the way from Florida and beyond. Here we are in the north and still keeps that kind of temperature …. It is simply fantastic.
Now I have to say I've been in some nasty things too. The worst was …. You're right …. In the Gulf Stream north of Florida to Beaufort, North Carolina again. This time, for 2 ½ days, the south winds were 58 to 64 knots and arrived about four hours to around 74 knots. The whistle the furniture was very intense, but as we slid into the waves whistle went further and further up the mast until it is gone. Outside the mast 58 meters high, the wave? You guess … But our boat was fine, even if it seemed our screen cockpit burst at the seams.
This is I was thinking about how my new crew, Emory and Katherine, check in at your arrival at the Summit in Marina C & D Canal (Chesapeake & Delaware Canal) for the 2nd leg of the trip. It all started from Herrington Harbor, south of Annapolis MD. I was told Delaware Bay, where he performs the C & D Canal can be treacherous, with waves of 6-9 feet. I reviewed all the charts and chart books I could about it, but just felt I had to knock off the tide and winds not to worry. What I encountered was the shortage of marinas and ports along the Delaware Bay. This is a stretch of 50-60 miles. If the waves kick up with the wind … Lee have a lot of beach … Bad for sailboats.
I was to pack everything I could, but leaving the essential things at arms length in all compartments. I work all the boat in any special order, but my final preparation from bow to stern, inside and out. For example, the anchor is locked with an anchor pin assembly. Chain snugged tight in the doldrums, with a line through the anchor to a shackle pin. I try to have three security guards. The inflatable dinghy on deck is connected to the stanchions, deck has, railings and D rings in the boat. Also tie him over. Halyards not to run the cockpit are bound to and straightened his collar and tied again. Below the head forward, everything is protected with the containers stored in locked cabinets. Anything that is guaranteed to lose, everything is one place. The ice box (refrigerator / freezer) tops are hinged so that it will not fly in a knockdown … books, coffee, pots pans, everyone gets their place, but also easily available.
The weather forecast says that the seas off Cape May Chesapeake are 12-15 feet, with winds 25-30 knots with gusts to 35 from the northeast … too bad! But the forecast said additional switching southwest winds, 10-15 knots tomorrow night and then southeast 5-10 knots. With winds coming in the opposite direction, the sea diminishing rapidly … very good! Actually, it means a front is moving out and another is taking its place. That's the way you want … Bad weather change for good. Not having good weather now, and rushing to beat the bad weather that is coming in all things seem to be coming together.
Emory is coming this Katherine night and we get to the airport in the morning. Offshore Emory was with me several times, very well come to think of it … all major travel for more years than I care to remember. He has been in some that, to say the least, do not go well. On some trips down the cabin seemed to scrambled eggs. Everyone was fine, but things go wrong. As I mentioned before, "The sea is unforgiving." Emory talk about "domino effect". It seems that when things wrong, he starts to become a domino effect. In a domino effect, one thing goes wrong, than others, than the other. Not good, especially when you are offshore. How many pieces do you have? Will you anticipate this or that? Is limited there. With the domino effect, you must stop the cold, there's no port offshore.
All the above above and below have been strengthened, topped off fuel and water, spare filters, solderless connectors, wiring, epoxy and tools are easily accessible. All that matters now is the time and seems to be cooperating very well.
Katherine had many hours in the water, and by owning your own race of approximately 18 meters, she knew boat handling and inland waterways. The docking was no problem for her, it came easily. She has a sense of not feeling all of us have. But this is your first time at sea with no land in sight. She was nervous but confident at the same time. I know some years ago and found his level-headed and curious. Not afraid to express an opinion or an accusation. I felt I could have used one more crew member, but I'll find a good schedule that will suit us all. Watch With Calendar, you can not have it feel like work, it just has to flow.
It was late, but Emory was excited when he arrived. He had not seen the boat yet, just pictures, and I ordered what he liked. When the board does not could believe that the room below. He looked stunned throughout each compartment storage. I told him that the window of time as he was going out "Island Time". We talked and listened to the weather forecast on the VHF radio. The other front was moving out. He sat offshore to the northeast to New England for some time, playing out the winds and seas. We speak of the arrival of Katherine the next morning, made some coffee and also discussed how we round Cape May. We can bring it down shipping channel and the Atlantic, or if the weather was as good as they were predicting … we could cut her near the coast and I mean close because some shallow areas and make it that way, save miles and hours. But let's see when we get there. Cape May Canal is also a great route to go rather than round the cover, but in our case, with a sailboat, our mast is 60 feet and will not fit under the bridge. We turned to night. In the morning, we went to the airport International Baltimore to pick up Katherine. She was all smiles as she jumped into the car all excited too. "I can not believe I'm here," she said … "I'm nervous about Offshore … I know I'll be okay, but I can not believe I'm here." The excitement was electric in the car. We were all ready to go. Arriving on board, went straight to the VHF and heard the weather report. There were also waves of 8 to 10 feet, but the winds had turned to the southwest at 10 knots. Forecasts were now 5-7 feet tonight, tomorrow, 3-5 feet, which made it easy to decide for an early morning departure tomorrow. We ended up having lunch in Chesapeake City and check the surrounding area.
The alarm sounded … it was still dark this morning, but final checks must be made as the weather and the letter final plot. Tides and currents should also be treated, and I always give plenty of crew time to get yourself together. And coffee helps! We untied his lines and moved away from the pier. It was funny, moving through a forest, but the marina sat in one. Completely involved. I knew we would be against the current in the channel C & D. He had about an hour and a half until it was with us. The marina and sat on the north side of the channel C & D, as you leave the marina is on C & D. I have a unit Tide Tracker years ago, which says that the tides and currents of Nova Scotia to the Virgin Islands. It's a great point portable electronic some quick checks for (and did nothing but listen to.) This morning, showed the power of 1.7 us, against us, but decline rapidly. When I anticipate we left the marina today, but what really drove us. We have a winged keel at 5 foot draft, and I was just wondering if we had a full keel … wow … that would bear his way back. I eased the throttle forward, turned over to the door and she came slowly bend. Our progress to say the least was slow, then check the sites were no problem. The bridges here, one after another was very well done. A different. We slowly made our way east across C & D. No breeze to speak of and shallow waters. The window of time is going very well, the blue sky as we make our way out of C & D Canal in Delaware Bay. I do not remember breakfast and I do not remember feeling hungry so someone must have done something.
As we turn to the south to Delaware Bay, the serenity is absorbed by the nuclear power plant. I've never seen one up close like that, but it is expensive. Talking about the scene … he spent fast. The tide was pushing us out …. We were being sucked into the Atlantic. The winds were very light … as they predicted, from 5 to 10 knots. We continued motoring, the beach watching the swamp as pass. In the past, away from the marsh land had trees to climb slightly. It seemed wide open. The freighter traffic picked up as they passed us heading north toward C & D Canal. As we continued south the winds picked up slightly, allowing us to open full sails. "Island Time jump lightly on the door, and how close the engine down the plane's escape led to the theft of water. Our slow progress under sail was made for the tide ebb. It only took six hours to descend to the Delaware Bay. We made the decision to close round Cape May, so Emory took the helm of the autopilot. He would correspond to the latitudes and longitudes I gave him the letters out of paper so that the plotter, move the cursor. As you moved the cursor, change your latitude and longitude. Agree in which the cursor position, or if not, Emory would be giving me the coordinates. Everything went well around Cape May, a little close, but the winds and waves were cooperating. Discuss position in Cape May Harbor to stock up. I do not know if the tank electronic indicator therefore needs topping off would alleviate this issue and at the same time to tell me the fuel consumption per hour in our 4-cylinder Yanmar 56 horsepower.
The sea was irregular, 3-5 feet as planned. Cape Harbour entrance May faced the sea, but the pier calmed things down. As we made our way to the port we were greeted by a pair of dolphins frolicking around. Marina entries in this port were not marked and local knowledge was a duty. We called the front after trying this way and that and was the secret of the marina. After filling, I found a slightly lower consumption to 1.3 liters per hour. The electronic indicator tank had to be kept an eye, because the fuel is pumped on board does not coincide with the indicator. It seemed to show that he had more fuel than we had. As we exited the marina we all knew that the run to Montauk Offshore has begun. Watches Offshore were discussed and basically aloud together. I would have a change of 08:00 to 23:00, Emory, and the 11:00 p.m. to 3:00 Katherine 3:00 – 7:00, but I would be on deck Katherine on their watches. Daylight was to win … which means they knew someone would be on deck, we all pulled our weight during the hours of daylight … we all did what we wanted but we knew that to cover the day.
Sails up and in the Atlantic at 6:30 pm. The wind was coming from the southwest, the sea As I had mentioned were very irregular in 3-5 feet. The waves were derived mainly from the southwest, but many were from the east, which were the remains of the front month. He made the ride uncomfortable at first. When you get used to the movement of an irregular wave to reach you in a different direction. I called the sea irregular because they were not typical of what one might expect. An ocean wave is unusual coming from a direction to follow the wind, rolling around, loosely spaced evenly. The higher the sea, over the tops of the waves are. As the winds picked up the biggest waves crest a little here and there. This is what you normally find offshore. Lumpy conditions is a change of wind, usually abrupt. Want to come the waves of wind direction, but the waves from the front, the latter still bearing from one direction different. As they meet, they push each other around causing wallowed wave directions confusing. This is annoying as I say these current speeds is around 10 knots. You can imagine that in 20 or 30 knots? This is where skill comes in and starts danger. The waves are incredible because one goes to another contributes to a larger wave. sailors in the port prudent to wait for better weather, but others less fortunate from a distant port stuck there out … definitely the problem can begin. In our case, the weather is improving for small wave heights and light winds. I think the motor sailing more comfortable in these seas, Katherine and I do not feel uncomfortable. We are doing SOG 6.6 knots (ground speed) with a course of about 60 degrees (the seas are moving around us a little). As you recall, the meter node was intermittent, and now completely closed. I am cautious about it, wondering if it is electric, it will be my other electronics out one by one? My back up is a handheld GPS that will give us the latitude and longitude, easily put in an graph paper to see our progress. I shut down all nonessential equipment basically just running the electronics and running lights, all other circuits are turned off. This is what I normally do anyway. I try to keep the domino effect in the selection. Take one last look around, including sewage and accessories through Hull, ensuring everything that needs to be. So let's get the clocks … oh wait, I'm up. Emory is a light dinner … a hot soup that warms the cups Up and bread. With the wave action, light and easy it was good. Then Emory got some shut eye and I watched the stars appear. The night was getting cold and a jacket was in order. I can tell you that each passing hour, the sea came more and more to the southwest, making the ride more comfortable. This was the first night running with "Island Time" gauges and found the engine had an option to enlighten them, and at night under red lighting at ground level was appropriate for the verification quick around. All I can say is that the boat seemed tight, no squeaks or groans came from the movement of the hull or other undesirable places. Things are good and strong. Emory has on deck … I realize that my watch came quickly. We talked about my watch and what to keep an eye. Through the years, my team knows not to change anything while I'm off watch sleep (as captain, I really do not know if I sleep … maybe resting deep). They know Tell me any changes, mainly electrical. I was one year old crew member who has heard back and I woke to the sound of breakers to be switched on and off one after another. They were marked, but he kept switching them all to get everything on. To say the least, which banned him from the panel and explained new that I needed to be there in case something happened … I hate being awakened to an electrical fire. Things happen Offshore inexorable movement … we miles and miles from any help. As they say it? "Better safe than sorry."
Katherine enters the cabin aft to let me know she is going to watch. I come awake groggy thinking it was a while before I relaxed. As I moved with the boat that I can say the erratic movement greatly subsided. Let the clock start the evening! This was the first shift clock Katherine Offshore. She wanted to be sure not to make a mistake, and promised that she would not. Emory bought up to speed on our site, of course, the sea conditions and changes. Nothing unusual and at this point, things went smooth. Asked Katherine Emory some questions to get the feel of the evening. And in a few hours Katherine seemed comfortable with their abilities and surroundings. This makes for a crew member good. I told her how the stars get so close to you overnight, but a bright flash outside the door prevented it. We realized Atlantic City was the only bright region enough to do that. It's funny … when you're out sailing you realize the amount of energy needed to do something brilliant. You realize that its simplicity, but the brightness that high in the atmosphere and the sea this far is incredible. Katherine looked ahead while I rested on the starboard side of the cockpit of one of these banks Adjustable lounge …. Oh, how perfect. I dozed off with her permission and she knew I was there on a moments notice. She had become familiar with the chart plotter and other electronic components, asking me questions here and there that she learned every button, knob and switch.
Dawn began to bring color to our clock. At night everything looks black and white aurora around you … and after. It's like watching color television for the first time, a great feeling. Emory came on deck. At around 06:30 I noticed a big oversized white moths come flying in. The wind was generally behind us and I thought nothing of it until that another and another and another came on board. Within 20 or 30 minutes, flocks of them came in on us. I had to close the hatch. It made me think of the movie "The Birds" Alfred Hitchcock. The moths would disappear under his boots, entangled lines, edgings hatch, anywhere there was an opening. And through it all disappeared and it was as if this were not happen …. Until …. A black bird and yellow breasted sparrow type appeared. Only a small and much less than that. He landed on the deck, skipping. But as it turned out … he was looking for moths. He was removing them from their hiding places, shaking them hard to break down the wings, and they consume them. For over an hour he was magnificent and relentless. He pulled them from everywhere … places I could not wait. He knew his trade and with a bow before leaving, he appeared in flight. Discussion on the nature and this far into the sea. We were all surprised.
Breakfast went down quickly in these seas calming. No shore to be seen so the whales, dolphins or other sea life was exciting. You do not know what I would or not see. We had been clicking off the miles and found we had 70 miles to go. Montauk here we go. During the day the cockpit was occupied with the conversation. I have checked below the bulge of new hull and fittings, and giving every one out. No problems the report was brought back to the cockpit and with that, everyone found their point of comfort. Sandwiches were eaten for lunch, music CDs out of the fund. We speak about our friend the bird and Emory mentioned that he noticed a yellow chest kind of black bow tie. Emory brought to dinner chef ravioli with a big salad. Sailing was great, this time window and was holding the company was the toping. The sunset was magnificent. I have seen many offshore before, but this caught my eye and camera. The sky was red as it spread along the skyline. The red sun settled on top of the sea ready to dive below. Instead, stacked on each other like pancakes doing a deep red. A halo around the stack formed from different shades of red. When he finished stacking, hanging by saying "I'm not leaving yet," muscle itself and seemed in high … then, as a penalty, a slight drop was noted. And as a pen which held up in the air for some time. And softly down again instead of red as the pancakes slowly, but so slowly, I'm swallowed by the sea. Their remnants in the sky above shades of red that moved seemed to be a part of the entire sky.
Again, following an inspection and some fix is made. We are in the zoning in Montauk and will be there in two hours or so. This would make closer to 23:00. It will be dark, but we have plenty of space to the ocean around Montauk. Coming in foreign ports during the night is not very prudent, but it is not problem. I have decided to anchor in a small cut out on the east side of Gardner Island for the night. It will add some more hours for the trip, but will give us a breathtaking view come in the morning. If the trip offshore was more I feel confident that this team would have no problem dealing with it. We all gelled well and time passed quickly. Buy the lighting of the lighthouse at Montauk excited us all. I reflected on the trip offshore we have carried out with ease. Being mainly earth-bound in the last 4 years and a half was not a factor at all … I think it's like riding a bike … you just have to stay the same. The combination of crew conditions the sea and the boat was the key to an enjoyable trip. No other component aboard barked back, but do not think I was not ready … you never know …. Happy sailing.
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