Thanks for setting me straight.
Just to clear things up, on that particular night, wind was 5 kts. my boat was drifting just under a knot and I did not were pajamas
I did not even cat nap, just dosed of, quite aware of the sea around me.
How long would a safe break be at that point? Bathroom break style? 10 minutes? Is there a law about that?
At night I do not count on any rights anyway. If I see a boat, I would try to stay away at all cost just because everything is a lot less predictable at night.
By the way, I was still running a gauntlet of lobster traps, so I could not just pack it in.
Getting back to the heaving to downwind, the
jib was actually stopping my progress, but I will try it in stronger winds.
And sail single handed....
Should I post my itinerary here so all my buddies can stay away?