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What's the big deal...
What's the big deal about off coast cruising?
About a year ago my brother returned from iraq, and decided it was time to start laying the groundwork for his long dreamed sail around the world. I got sucked into it too. Problem was, niether of us had ever sailed before. We both took some classes at the navy marina, and he bought a boat to live on. After lots of day trips, a few overnight excursions, making lots of mistakes and even getting cought in some bad weather a couple times, I dare say we've become halfway decent sailers. Scratch that, I feel confident in claiming we're both down right competant.
But we've never been off shore for more than a few consecutive days. And I'm left wondering what's the big deal about the bigger passes? Carry some more food, dont get cought in a huricane, bring the ipod charger - what else? Whats really that much harder about sailing across the oceon than down the coast?
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