So reduce the risk. Pee in can and dump it over the side. Much safer. And less visible. Bill Riker M15 - #184 Storm Petrel and peecan -----Original Message----- From: montgomery_boats-bounces+wriker=mindspring.com@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:montgomery_boats-bounces+wriker=mindspring.com@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Bob Olson Sent: Monday, August 27, 2007 10:59 PM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Subject: Re: M_Boats: worst conditions to take an m15 I don't think I've been out in the wildest conditions of any M-boat sailor, but earlier this year, I was out with the Potter group in 25 to 30 knots of wind on the south puget sound. I had my main reefed and the jib down. I don't think I would have had any sail up at all with 5 more knots of wind. So, personally, I'd put max wind speed at around 30 knots. Any more than that, you might need a sailboard. But, the most miserable time was motoring back to our launch site-- the next day--into a head wind of 25 knots and driving rain--10 miles or so. Beating into 3' swells and the honda 2hp barely making headway. I was never really fearful of capsizing, but froze my ass off 'cause I didn't dress warm enough. Thought hypothermia would get me first. My guess is the most dangerous aspect of sailing is probably getting heatstroke or hypothermia. Or falling overboard while peeing. --Bob Olson M-15 Seaquel On Aug 27, 2007, at 7:10 PM, ORLANDO VELEZ wrote:
Hello With so many knowledgeable sailors in this group I wold like to ask what has been the worst weather / sea conditions you have experienced and what are the worst condition that an m15 can take?
thanks Orlando Velez M15
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