Lee,

I was out there on my C28R. It was blowing. We watched you for a while and noted you below the line with your chute. We talked about how your ride was going to be later that night as the conditions followed the forecast. That night we clocked 28 knots of actual breeze and waves that were close to my spreaders. Couldn't stand up on my boat as you would be thrown. Best to crawl or roll for safety reasons. It was kinda like sailing in a storm. Maybe kinda like the day I sailed over to the Bahamas from Stuart and the day turned into night. Constant spray with down pours. A salt water flush was the reality. My eyes were beat up during this run as the spray was like being shot by BBs. Actually one of the best places to be on the boat was out on the alma. You just had to rely on your safety harness and drive. We actually backed off the speed of the boat to leave some safety factor in the bank.

I assumed you beached as the night was going to be long. Glad you were safe. Always another day.

Mark Meis
C28R 140
Far Reach