Agreed. Anyone that didn’t enjoy that moderate challenge with a fantastic boat which is made to handle all conditions, may it serve them to realize it’s a privilege and a responsibility to crew for a good captain who knows his and the boats limits. Nice test for you Atlantic or Pacific cross. Real Nice job Bobby, good to se you sailing instead of motoring. Hook ‘Em!

Enjoyed the video!! Was in the Great Lakes one time on a 32 foot power boat in 8 to 10 footers and we rode it out !! Fun but a little scary on that boat!!

@@jefflewis9073 I used to sail my Challenger 35 Ketch on lake Ontario for almost 20 years from April 1st to November 1st as we lived aboard her. She was beautiful in every wind and wave combination. In the really big stuff I just wanted to keep her way far away from a lee shore. Safety was always paramount.

as a professional instructor - and former Principal of a sailing school - you are sadly misguided on the competencies on display here. the yacht wasn't prepared for the sea that well - the novice crew wasn't wearing any form of restraint even though they were knowingly going into gale-force winds. Worse the owners of the yacht would be having a fit - the soft covers should have come down instead of flogging to death. Apparently "Bobby is the brains trust" yet he was not clipped on. that is just a massive fail nor was he wearing the simplest of vests. Moreover - if he happens to be "charging for these trips with the ladies" he falls under commercial rules. If something went south (under those conditions) he would be in a monster world of hurt. - professional indemnity etc, etc. - Couldnt really care what Bobby does with consenting adults - but please don't put him up as a shining light of competency

First thing i noticed to when leaving port. Man overboard in those conditions would have been a big prob !. With that boat i would have loved that sail.

Yes, I agree entirely even Steph said she would grab a cushion if the boat tipped over. But it is not going to tip over but round up and maybe Bobby could have reduced her fears by showing how it rounds up if overpowered. Surprised Booby did not check Windy just before departure because it would have shown the strength of the wind. André in Sydney

You got that right!

Well said, the blood was flowing just watching the power and the calm of the captain.

Or anywhere else in the Southern Hemisphere low latitudes. Learnt to sail in 25+ knots in waters off Tasmania Australia.....best buzz you can get flying down wind....spinnaker out.......woohoo

thank you!

im not sure how capable that crew is. Bobby and maybe the other guy having sailed in those sort of conditions b4? but its a pretty safe boat im sure Bobby could have single handed it if required. another story if the wind was on the nose ! ps. u got the forecast right too 👍

@@rhett7716 If the young crew all want to be sailing throughout their lives, then they have to get occasional peaks at difficult conditions, and as you said, wind direction could have been far more challenging, and of course boat could have been smaller as well. Lucky crew, next outing in 30 knot should seem no biggie.

Looks like you made it so no harm no foul. The ladies need to have more faith in you.

Her incessant whining would drive me crazy. Go hide somewhere if you're that scared. Lol

Looks like a very capable boat, go for it... Bobby did look a bit nervous before the turn to Port. Question - are there limits put into the contract with Navigare re sailing conditions?

thanks

Thanks 👍

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