Do people sail in say Jan or Feb around here?

Garffin · #1 (**permalink**) 11-28-2009

Having most of my boat exp. in the pacific nw I was just curious? Thanks Dan

nickmerc · #2 (**permalink**) 11-30-2009

If I was not working on any major projects during the winter I would be sailing. I see several of the more serious sailors in my area sailing during the winter.

Jeff_H · #3 (**permalink**) 11-30-2009

I typically sail almost all winter long. Most winters there is a week or two when the creek freezes solid and obviously I don't go out during that period of time.

Jeff

night0wl · #4 (**permalink**) 11-30-2009

Year round sailing here in Fort Lauderdale...might have to wear long sleeves a few days a year, but nothing dramatic.

T37Chef · #5 (**permalink**) 11-30-2009

Gotta rub it in don't you Night Owl, you don't count anyway

Note: This was posted in the Chesapeake Forum

night0wl · #6 (**permalink**) 11-30-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by T37Chef

Gotta rub it in don't you Night Owl, you don't count anyway

Note: This was posted in the Chesapeake Forum

Whoops!! ;-)

Ive been in Chicago the last five days, away from Jendai...so looking forward to warm weather and ocean breezes.

JohnRPollard · #7 (**permalink**) 11-30-2009

We put our boat to bed and pursue other interests during the winter months. Nine months of sailing is enough for us.

T37Chef · #8 (**permalink**) 11-30-2009

This will be the first year I intend to keep the boat "sail ready". We'll see if we actually use it, like JP says, winter is usually our time to do other things like skiing

GreatWhite · #9 (**permalink**) 11-30-2009

As we are avid skiers in the Interior of BC we have trouble getting out sailing in the winter. I had a great day of sailing last december in the morning and then went skiing in the afternoon. By March we are sailing again regularily.

Will probably do the same this winter a couple of times...the winds are great in the winter but the snow is better!

pdqaltair · #10 (**permalink**) 12-11-2009

Nothing too windy. Spray is no fun in January.

However, tucked behind a nice dodger, a clear day can be very nice. No thunderstorms, no bugs, no power boat wakes.

The only distance cruising tends to be delivery trips - people sailing with purpose. Overnight can be peaceful, but the nights are long and you will want a good heater. I winterize the potable water system (bottles only) and flush with very weak AF.