Sail versus Power
You guys are killing me with this thread. Just as we start our new journey with sailing (granted still cruising under power and have not taken the sails out of the bag) we are thinking about the possibilities. Sailing along the coastline on the perfect weather day, sun shining and the only the sound is the boat cutting through the water.
Will the next boat be a larger day sailor, a Pilothouse design or motor sailor which most folks say does nothing well? I have no clue but enjoying the journey (so far).
Then I read this thread with special attention to the post related to "age" and the creature comforts we all have come to appreciate over time. Going backwards has not been as tough as we thought (so far) as we plan our 1-2 hour harbor cruises around the amount of liquid we take in prior to departure (the new porta Potti is still in the box). Waiting for the perfect weather (75 degrees and sunshine) may have resulted in fewer trips this winter than we might have taken with the trawler, but when we are out on the water being open to elements is refreshing and something we missed the past 15 years (getting older).
All fun and looking forward to more posts on this subject as we continue to learn more about going without power (sometimes).
John T.
You guys are killing me with this thread. Just as we start our new journey with sailing (granted still cruising under power and have not taken the sails out of the bag) we are thinking about the possibilities. Sailing along the coastline on the perfect weather day, sun shining and the only the sound is the boat cutting through the water.
Will the next boat be a larger day sailor, a Pilothouse design or motor sailor which most folks say does nothing well? I have no clue but enjoying the journey (so far).
Then I read this thread with special attention to the post related to "age" and the creature comforts we all have come to appreciate over time. Going backwards has not been as tough as we thought (so far) as we plan our 1-2 hour harbor cruises around the amount of liquid we take in prior to departure (the new porta Potti is still in the box). Waiting for the perfect weather (75 degrees and sunshine) may have resulted in fewer trips this winter than we might have taken with the trawler, but when we are out on the water being open to elements is refreshing and something we missed the past 15 years (getting older).
All fun and looking forward to more posts on this subject as we continue to learn more about going without power (sometimes).
John T.