MV CELESTIA
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- Joined
- Feb 14, 2021
- Messages
- 23
- Vessel Name
- Celestia
- Vessel Make
- Ocean Alexander 420 Sundeck
I have been searching for anything related to snowbirding in San Diego in the winter and summers in PNW. I understand the differences between the east and west coasts. I do understand that the west coast can be more dangerous than the east side and the reasons. But I also know when to pick weather windows and you can transit up and down safely if you have the time to tuck in and wait it out.
The east coast has plenty that make the annual pilgrimage. Mind you most take the ICW and not exposed to open water. But trying to find anyone who does this on the west coast is practically impossible. Is it the fear of open water plus the inherent additional risks of the west coast that prevent boat owners from doing this? I know of the Coho ho but that is geared mostly for sailboats. For someone who is semi retired and works from the boat, I would think this would be an ideal plan for a few years anyways. Set aside the fact that dock space maybe isn’t readily available is San Diego but it hasn’t always been like that and I fell soon space will come available in many places.
Has anyone thought of doing this annually or every couple years?
The east coast has plenty that make the annual pilgrimage. Mind you most take the ICW and not exposed to open water. But trying to find anyone who does this on the west coast is practically impossible. Is it the fear of open water plus the inherent additional risks of the west coast that prevent boat owners from doing this? I know of the Coho ho but that is geared mostly for sailboats. For someone who is semi retired and works from the boat, I would think this would be an ideal plan for a few years anyways. Set aside the fact that dock space maybe isn’t readily available is San Diego but it hasn’t always been like that and I fell soon space will come available in many places.
Has anyone thought of doing this annually or every couple years?