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Originally Posted by David M
If you are a cruiser that is dependent on the wind, you had better have all the time in the world to reach your destination. So what's it matter if you cannot reach hull speed? Isn't it as much about the journey as it is about the destination?
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I don't think that is a accurate statement for everyone.
Even though a cruiser may spend three months in one spot, that doesn't necessarily dictate a destination for their journey. It is the immediate destination, but not the overall destination.
My wife and I have discussed this to some degree, and do understand that waiting on the wind will be a prudent action. But also feel there is a point to take alternate action to prevent a death to one of the occupants.
Sometimes depending on the wind is a means to an end, not a choice in the matter. I know for fact that
power cruising is not really within our means financially.
I love sailing, but that isn't to say, I want to stay becalmed for a week.
Every person has their limitation on patience.
James L