I remember reading this when it was first published, and think about it a lot over the years, even fantasizing about trying to recreate it with the 6 foot Origami folding dinghy I've been building. Since it first came out I've moved to the bay area and even made friends with the author, but didn't realize who is was until now. Paul is an amazingly skilled and experienced sailor and takes the time to share his skills with others. He regularly teaches classes in celestial navigation, etc.
Point 9 should read: "Wear your PFD when on the water; it is difficult to self-rescue, even when the boat is self-rescuing." You were lucky. All you lost in your capsizing was some trail mix. You were out there alone and off course. Otherwise enjoyed the story. Reminds me of my Huck Finn trip down the Hudson from Albany.
"driving 65 miles downwind with a perfectly good sailboat on the roof makes no sense at all"
none!
I remember reading this when it was first published, and think about it a lot over the years, even fantasizing about trying to recreate it with the 6 foot Origami folding dinghy I've been building. Since it first came out I've moved to the bay area and even made friends with the author, but didn't realize who is was until now. Paul is an amazingly skilled and experienced sailor and takes the time to share his skills with others. He regularly teaches classes in celestial navigation, etc.
Thanx for sharing this adventure.
Point 9 should read: "Wear your PFD when on the water; it is difficult to self-rescue, even when the boat is self-rescuing." You were lucky. All you lost in your capsizing was some trail mix. You were out there alone and off course. Otherwise enjoyed the story. Reminds me of my Huck Finn trip down the Hudson from Albany.