zeehag on the Move

[flysci]

They won't stop unless something's broken. They're taking the straightest line to the cabo - ZeeZee want's to get to Maz yesterday!

[meburma]

Couple yesterday's ago even!

[SaltyMonkey]

awesome they rounded the turn and keep on a going! whoohoo! YAYAYAAY!@!@!@!@

errr....hope they stay off a bit though!! :O

[Khagan1227]

At this speed, looks like Maz in two days. Though I suspect she'll pick up a bit of speed after she hes a bit more east.

[SaltyMonkey]

OMG She's headed for the point in the DARK and on a Sleepy Watch!!!

[sarafina]

breathe Monk! She's gonna clear that point before 11 at the speed she is travelin... Not THAT late for a big girl like Zee! And its a nice bright moon tonight ; -)

[John A]

Hang in there Monk, They're probable doing three on and three off watches. Interestingly the area they're approaching has a high consintration of hammerhead sharks.

How come ya do a chicken little every evening?

[SaltyMonkey]

Oh mymy. Monkey ascared but moonie ok so zeezee will see it. thnks sarafina

Johnny a. Monkey no little chicken. I am salty monkey that's me! But u brought up sharks!!!!

[Feral Cement]

Originally Posted by Capt Phil

Headed south lots of space between me and the lee shore...I've always left it away off my beam..

How far is "lots of space" and "away off"? I am not familiar with these units of distance measurement.

Thanks,

John

[John A]

Originally Posted by Feral Cement

How far is "lots of space" and "away off"? I am not familiar with these units of distance measurement.

Thanks,

John

It's more about comfort zone than distance. It varies with the individual.

[Feral Cement]

Originally Posted by John A

It's more about comfort zone than distance.

My ignorance has a way of expanding my "comfort zone". I don't want to get this one wrong on the final. Gimmee a hint - 1 mile? 3 miles? 10 miles? 50 miles?

[John A]

Originally Posted by Feral Cement

My ignorance has a way of expanding my "comfort zone". I don't want to get this one wrong on the final. Gimmee a hint - 1 mile? 3 miles? 10 miles? 50 miles?

For me as a singlehandler!
1 mile on a leeshore = to damn close!
3 miles ok during the day depending on seas and wind
10 miles ok for nights and to depend on AP
50 miles ok for longer naps

[SaltyMonkey]

As a base, enough so you are not trapped where there is a situation, and that depends on hazards, coastal, tidal, weather and current conditions.

For a single handler - enough so if you accidently fall asleep that you will not end up in a situation where you are in a "situation". So, you calculate your boat speed * hourssleepdrifting and see what gives.

parallel to coast, i like to stay off 150 miles, especially if there is a current to add to my gain. And stay out of everyones way (especially ships), so I can duck inside easily.

generally experts use their experience as "hedge words". newbies use absolutes. I like cookies and bananas...someone else likes coco puffs.

ANd dont forget the ZOMBIES!!!!

[SaltyMonkey]

Shall we start taking bets on arrival times??

[Capt Phil]

Feral... on that piece of the coast, 20-25 nautical miles off shore is lots of space which will allow time to deal with gear or mechanical failures IMO. As John A notes, it is a 'comfort zone' based on experiencing problems over the years on deliveries on similar lee shores. Little gets your attention more than having a windward shroud fail or engine begin overheating when you are a few (less than 5 miles) off a lee shore. However, it does wonders in helping you focus on the problem... every one is different, I suppose... Capt Phil