Comments on: Is the Ocean a dangerous place? http://www.lifestylesailingblog.com/safety/is-the-ocean-a-dangerous-place/ researching live-aboard sailing yachts Sat, 31 Jul 2010 23:34:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3 By: John http://www.lifestylesailingblog.com/safety/is-the-ocean-a-dangerous-place/#comment-531 John Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:49:26 +0000 http://www.lifestylesailingblog.com/safety/is-the-ocean-a-dangerous-place/#comment-531 Hi Chris, I agree with modern weather forecasting, avoiding bad weather is very achievable. However I'd also add that you should seek out some bad weather opportunities, maybe on someone elses yacht who you have confidence in, as the best thing for getting relaxed about bad weather is to experience some in a situation where you are not emotionally stretched. The most important attribute to develop as an ocean sailor is to be relaxed no matter what happens. Best wishes with buying your first boat. Regards John PS the problems that are caused by bad weather are hugely magnified by close proximity to land. Shallow waters, strong tidal currents do wicked things to seas close to land that don't occur on the ocean. So going sailing on a stormy day close to land can give you more real bad weather challenges than the open ocean. Hi Chris,
I agree with modern weather forecasting, avoiding bad weather is very achievable. However I’d also add that you should seek out some bad weather opportunities, maybe on someone elses yacht who you have confidence in, as the best thing for getting relaxed about bad weather is to experience some in a situation where you are not emotionally stretched.
The most important attribute to develop as an ocean sailor is to be relaxed no matter what happens.
Best wishes with buying your first boat.
Regards John

PS the problems that are caused by bad weather are hugely magnified by close proximity to land. Shallow waters, strong tidal currents do wicked things to seas close to land that don’t occur on the ocean. So going sailing on a stormy day close to land can give you more real bad weather challenges than the open ocean.

]]> By: Chris Ramsey http://www.lifestylesailingblog.com/safety/is-the-ocean-a-dangerous-place/#comment-528 Chris Ramsey Sat, 05 Dec 2009 12:46:22 +0000 http://www.lifestylesailingblog.com/safety/is-the-ocean-a-dangerous-place/#comment-528 Thanks John! I'm looking into buying my first boat with my lovely lady, and this is one of her biggest concerns. We've talked with another sailor we've just met, and he explained that with a bit of planning and weather watching, nearly all bad weather can be missed. It makes me glad to know that those "bad days" are rare, even on the open seas. Thanks again! Thanks John!

I’m looking into buying my first boat with my lovely lady, and this is one of her biggest concerns. We’ve talked with another sailor we’ve just met, and he explained that with a bit of planning and weather watching, nearly all bad weather can be missed. It makes me glad to know that those “bad days” are rare, even on the open seas.

Thanks again!

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