I'm recommissioning my Dovekie that has sat in the backyard for ten years. This has helped me get in tune for why I'm doing it. I miss the Keys and all the wonder and caution I enjoy while single handing. And I do respect Hammerheads. I had an 11ft charging my boat 5 minutes after snorkeling by Key Lois.
Great video and great looking boat! I have been itching to get out, now I am really wanting to get some time on the water! However, not a big fan of thunderstorms, so will wait a little longer. Love the Cayo Costa area.
Cool video! I sail a CS17 just a few hull numbers before yours at 366. What was your hove-to setup in that storm? Mizzen tight and main dropped? Feel pretty secure?
The main was let loose and the mizzen tightened just a little, giving me forward momentum. It was a very active hove-to. If the mizzen was tight, I would have tipped over. The main was kept up so I could fall off and not get the nose too much into the wind. As far as feeling secure, I did feel secure, as much as one can feel secure in a 17 foot boat in 50 mph gusts. It was still scary!
I would love to know exactly what you are using for the sunshade, and tent set up. I am getting ready to do some cruising on my CS17 as well. #357 New England.
G'day mate , is that an inflatable PFD ? on the wooden boat forum all but one expert opined that they were dangerous - for all sorts of reasons particularly regards getting back on board a boat such as the core sound . and surprisingly many recommended a personal tether to the boat. Best regards , Frank
