I'm thinking about signing up to do the Race to Alaska in my M15. 750 miles engineless from Port Townsend to Ketchikan next summer: http://racetoalaska.com Any advice or comments? My experience with this area is very little wind- it would probably be necessary to have a good sliding seat rowing station, and a team of two that are both strong rowers. I think the M15 would be at a strong disadvantage against lighter open hull and longer waterline boats, unless there is unusually heavy weather or strong winds. Tyler Davis, CA M15 #157 "Defiant"
I agree with Tyler that the M15 might not not be the best choice. Having done the trip in a bigger sailboat with an engine, winds for the most part, are light to non-existent, except when blowing gale force for example in Johnstone Strait. Cape Caution is a challenge to say the least. The tidal passes/rapids require enough speed to exit before the end of slack. Sorry to sound negative, I know boats much less seaworthy than an M15 have done the Inside Passage, but it can be demanding and dangerous. It will be a great adventure, just be well prepared and know what you're doing. Bon voyage. Mike Sent from my iPad
On Aug 20, 2014, at 8:45 AM, Tyler Backman <casioqv@usermail.com> wrote:
I'm thinking about signing up to do the Race to Alaska in my M15. 750 miles engineless from Port Townsend to Ketchikan next summer: http://racetoalaska.com
Any advice or comments? My experience with this area is very little wind- it would probably be necessary to have a good sliding seat rowing station, and a team of two that are both strong rowers. I think the M15 would be at a strong disadvantage against lighter open hull and longer waterline boats, unless there is unusually heavy weather or strong winds.
Tyler Davis, CA M15 #157 "Defiant"
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