Crew Wanted: Australia to South America Dec 2015 start

[Browning]

Originally Posted by oceanis393

I agree... not a good idea with a30 f...

Is there something basically wrong in sailing the Pacific Ocean in a 30 ft longkeel?

[El Pinguino]

Originally Posted by Browning

Is there something basically wrong in sailing the Pacific Ocean in a 30 ft longkeel?

Nothing basically wrong with it at all.... but with 3 POB it would be pure misery if going to windward in the trades for an extended period.
Going down hill in the westerlies I would envisage problems with water and vittles as they are all long passages.

[Browning]

Originally Posted by El Pinguino

N... it would be pure misery if going to windward in the trades for an extended period...

I have an experience in beating the Kieler Bucht in a stronger wind, thus I can understand your point... it was 6 hrs of torture for the most of the crew, mainly due to the "thumping" of the modern-built boat against the waves. But I would think that a longkeeled boat cuts through the waves more, thus providing a more cmfortable ride...?

I would envisage problems with water

Are the 30ft boats really that small? These are just 3 people, not 8 as in my Baltic charter...?

[El Pinguino]

Originally Posted by Browning

I have an experience in beating the Kieler Bucht in a stronger wind, thus I can understand your point... it was 6 hrs of torture for the most of the crew, mainly due to the "thumping" of the modern-built boat against the waves. But I would think that a longkeeled boat cuts through the waves more, thus providing a more cmfortable ride...?


Are the 30ft boats really that small? These are just 3 people, not 8 as in my Baltic charter...?

You weren't at sea for a month on your Baltic charter... all the OPs plans involved long sea passages....

[HVYJimmy]

Originally Posted by El Pinguino

You weren't at sea for a month on your Baltic charter... all the OPs plans involved long sea passages....

the roaring forty's build up some big seas ,the smaller the boat the rougher the ride

[irenepsyhogios]

I like your spirit. In June my friend said "I want to sail to the Bahamas this winter." I said, "I'm in!" Everyone said we were crazy. I had never sailed. We had no idea what was required. As we did our homework we developed an itinerary. The plan was: weather permitting, let's do...or...and then maybe... We left in January and came back in May. The weather fought us most of the way, but we were prepared. We had a fabulous time planning and researching and discussing alternatives prior to and during our trip!

So, "I'm in! When do you want to go?"

[PinkHarrier]

I have been to Pitcairn years ago. I don't recall a place to safely anchor a keelboat.

[HVYJimmy]

don't they pick in off the coast ?

[noosaman]

Hi there - if you are still planning this voyage could you please contact me - em.john.taylor@gmail.com