A lot of people have been asking about our trip. I told them, it was nice, but we froze our asses off.
They said, oh poor babies, 55 degrees isn't that cold.
Yes.
Yes it is.
So shut up.
I will bundle up in the mornings when it is 70 degrees. The simple fact is: you are on the water folks. And it always feels cooler on the water.
And now---add wind chill. Not only by the actual wind, but by the apparent wind that the boat is creating.
Then add salt spray - wet = cold.
So, once again, I say SHUT UP. One of a sailor's greatest enemies is hypothermia. Keeping warm is imperative, it can affect you physically and mentally your ability to respond to a situation.
Tim and I did hour on/off watches. We took it seriously. Stopping at Marathon was the right thing for us to do.
We may fly by the seat of our pants a lot, but we aren't complete idiots.
So, next time we take the boat out in 50 degree weather, come along
......bring the swimsuit.
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