Brewster Entertainment wrote:
> > I am planning to sail from Los Angeles to Hawaii, then on to Hong Kong
> > next summer (2010), and would like insight and pointers from others
> > who have sailed the same route - in full, or in part.
> >
> > I will be sailing a 26-30 footer with nav and auto-pilot. What I need
> > to prepare most for is nominal wave heights, average wind speeds, and
> > expected wind gusts..
> >
> > I know the data is available in reports, but I want to know personal
> > experiences in sailing the above craft in the above conditions...
> >
> > Thanks
I think if your boat is well found, normal wave heights and winds are
not a hazard. What will be more of a consideration for ANY size boat is
water, supplies, communication, typhoon season, wind direction relative
to time of year, and ocean currents. These things such as winds and ect
can be factored in very effectivly and quickly by a program such as
Visual Passage Planner, which takes into account your boats speed and
sailing ability. Do you have that program?
BTW if you want to be able to steer *reliably* get a wind vane. Much
more reliable than any other type auto pilot.-Ken
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Brewster Entertainment wrote:
> I am planning to sail from Los Angeles to Hawaii, then on to Hong Kong
> next summer (2010), and would like insight and pointers from others
> who have sailed the same route - in full, or in part.
>
> I will be sailing a 26-30 footer with nav and auto-pilot. What I need
> to prepare most for is nominal wave heights, average wind speeds, and
> expected wind gusts..
>
> I know the data is available in reports, but I want to know personal
> experiences in sailing the above craft in the above conditions...
>
> Thanks
I think if your boat is well found, normal wave heights and winds are
not a hazard. What will be more of a consideration for ANY size boat is
water, supplies, communication, typhoon season, wind direction relative
to time of year, and ocean currents. These things such as winds and ect
can be factored in very effectivly and quickly by a program such as
Visual Passage Planner, which takes into account your boats speed and
sailing ability. Do you have that program?
BTW if you want to be able to steer *reliably* get a wind vane. Much
more reliable than any other type auto pilot.-Ken
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