I don't think I've been out in the wildest conditions of any M-boat
sailor, but earlier this year, I was out with the Potter group in 25
to 30 knots of wind on the south puget sound. I had my main reefed
and the jib down. I don't think I would have had any sail up at all
with 5 more knots of wind. So, personally, I'd put max wind speed at
around 30 knots. Any more than that, you might need a sailboard.
But, the most miserable time was motoring back to our launch site--
the next day--into a head wind of 25 knots and driving rain--10 miles
or so. Beating into 3' swells and the honda 2hp barely making
headway. I was never really fearful of capsizing, but froze my ass
off 'cause I didn't dress warm enough. Thought hypothermia would get
me first.
My guess is the most dangerous aspect of sailing is probably getting
heatstroke or hypothermia. Or falling overboard while peeing.
--Bob Olson
M-15 Seaquel
On Aug 27, 2007, at 7:10 PM, ORLANDO VELEZ wrote:
Hello
With so many knowledgeable sailors in this group I wold like to
ask what has been the worst weather / sea conditions you have
experienced and
what are the worst condition that an m15 can take?
thanks
Orlando Velez
M15
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