Rick you were lucky, however I sailed through a number of squalls on
my two Marion to Bermuda races which were anything but benign.
bu near midnight on one passage a particularly nasty wave actually
threw me across the stern pulpit. So do not neglect safety devises!!

Herb Boss S/V Kismet


At 02:46 PM 10/6/2005, Richard B. Emerson wrote:
>Uh, "it depends". My crossing was actually very benign and the only
>clues that we'd made it into the stream were the change in water
>color and rise in water temperature. The current is moving
>northerly at a good pace making for a bad time in the event of "wind
>against current" from a wind with a northerly component. There are
>also eddies or whirls that spin off from the main stem of the
>current and they can also move fast enough to create a wind against
>current situation (as well as adding or taking away from speed over
>ground, etc.). The best move is to look for a weather window
>(excellent resources have already been listed) and use it wisely.
>
>Rick Emerson
>S/V One With The Wind, Baba 35
>
>Herb wrote:
>>As a BABA 40 alum i enjoy the many messages. I wish to put my
>>input on the Bermuda/VI triip. No one has mentioned the
>>importance of having strong Jack Lines and adequate safety
>>harnesses for all crew. Crossing the Gulf Stream is not to be
>>taken lightly as it can become very rough. I was tossed off the
>>helm during the crossing and saved from going overboard by my
>>tether and harness. We required every crew member when coming out
>>of the cabin at night to wear his harness and attach to the Jack
>>Line or strong point in cockpit. This saved my life.
>>
>>Herb Boss
>>S/V Kismet Baba 40 #105
>
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