Simply not worth the risk, most especially with one on board who's never sailed before, as you rightly say you'd have put them off for life! In those conditions you need everyone to have experience, one bad error, mishap or uncertainty in those seas could spell serious danger to everyone. Good decision to abandon (like so many others did).
With those nasty tides, and huge winds, nobody needs to break gear and bodies unnecessarily
for sure !
Simply not worth the risk, most especially with one on board who's never sailed before, as you rightly say you'd have put them off for life! In those conditions you need everyone to have experience, one bad error, mishap or uncertainty in those seas could spell serious danger to everyone. Good decision to abandon (like so many others did).
Exactly! I wouldn't want him to be in any danger
We sail for FUN. if the fun stops, stop.
Good call.
it was fun! Just not for green crew!
Good call. Everyone is safe. Things can escalate real quick in saliing.
It only takes a gust and a big wave!
Sign of a great skipper, crew and boat safety comes first, good shout.
Thank you!
As both a mountain climber and blue water sailor one of the first things I learned was when to retreat.
As a road sweeper and toilet cleaner so did I.
What a sensible guy, comes over very well.
Appreciate it :)
Yup, stay in port and ramp up some experience.
I mean...I have 47,000nm under my belt! but who's counting ;)
@@SailingOptimist Wow, less than we do in a year you fkn nob. Look forward to seeing your epirb activate.
Sensible call to retire and head back....3.28 we made the same choice 😮
That is good going !!
Sailing whilst wearing rings on one's fingers is asking for trouble!