A lifetime of sailing the protected waters of Vancouver Island on British Columbia’s west coast has given me a wealth of sailing experience. But I had no ocean crossing miles. I had dreamed of that possibility but realized that an old 30-foot coastal cruiser was not the practical boat for such an adventure. Sure, I had sailed the west side of Vancouver Island’s open ocean, and conditions there could be as treacherous as any other stretch of water in the world, but a safe anchorage was always within reach. What would it be like to really head out into the wild blue yonder? There are plenty of books to read, and videos to watch, but it isn’t the same as actually being there.
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Great story enjoyed by this novice….maybe some day, lol
How many days before your seasickness was gone?
Hello Mike. Thanks for the question. I suffered through one and a half days of sea sickness, mostly as a result of the medication patch. It affected me much more than it had all those years ago. I should have removed it when I woke up that morning when I felt seasick standing on firm ground! Once removed, mid day of the second day at sea, I started to feel better by the evening. I still stood my watches, just couldn’t keep food down.