Sailing things right

I was about to complain that the next week is gonna be windy and the forecast promises me up to 40 knots for several hours. Then I took a look at the Caribbean where one of the fellow sailors is now rushing to Guatemala.

Just FYI: at 50 knots my boat heels about 20 degrees even on anchor. Just because of swinging in the wind. 150 knots is 6-8 times more energy than 50.

13 meters waves with a 13 seconds period — it's literally riding an elevator. 2m/sec up then down. And only if the waves are not breaking. But they are. Hence absolutely deadly.

So, I'm not complaining. Nothing to worry about. :)