firehoser75
Guru
- Joined
- Feb 18, 2018
- Messages
- 1,720
- Location
- Canada
- Vessel Name
- former owner of "Pilitak"
- Vessel Make
- Nordic Tug 37
I agree with all the other posts. Excellent advice. Knowledge is the best way to overcome fear. I just figured I would bring an additional angle to the forum, and help you think outside the box for a way forward.
I am blessed with an Admiral who loves cruising as much as I do. She is just as passionate about it as I am. Bottom line is that this is rare, and I appreciate it. I am very grateful, and I don't take it for granted. I'm sure none of us do.
First, a true story: A great friend of mine had a long-time dream to do The Great Loop. His wife was fine with The Loop, but a little nervous about retiring early, but together did a very commendable job of building a nest egg over their careers and 401Ks. TWO independent financial planners blessed their retirement plan. So she was good! They bought their Looper boat, worked their notices at work, and set off on The Loop. Nine months later he is still living his dream, but they divorced amicably, she moved back home, and got her old job back. They are both happy... they simply had different visions for how to spend their finite amount of time remaining in their life.
Thought 2:
There are many places you can do your boating. I don't know if you are in British Columbia or Florida, as I think either have areas called "Sunshine Coast". Today we live on the south shore of Long Island NY. There are ample places to go "on the inside" of the barrier islands, without having to "go outside" unless on a significant cruise (to NYC or Block Is. or eastern ports of Long Island.) In those cases, we can 1) pick our weather days, and 2) leave at sun-up and be destinated by 1:00pm when the winds typically pick up.
I wish you both well! Good luck!
Wish us luck, as we push off for our first Loop run this spring!
Just to be 100% clear... the true story is not offered as a "SOLUTION" per se!!! Rather, a true indicator of the high stakes that are sometimes in play.
Ray,
Good luck and much enjoyment on your first loop.
The OP is located on the east coast of Australia not far from Brisbane. His "issue" is that immediately that he exits the marina area, he is in open water with much larger swells and wind waves than he is used to. To further compound the problem his lady is having is the fact that they are operating the boat from the flybridge which amplifies the motion.
Some good advice so far, including yours (Ray).