As a former fiberglass tech, I would have to agree with you. I could save this boat, if only the rudder, propeller and engine weren't ruined as well.

@ 🤣who needs a propeller or engine, “ how to sail oceans” or a rudder ( sailing triteia”

Those were the good old days. If you go back there now, don't rely on the crowd sourced data on the electronic charts. The last three storms, (Adelia, Helene, and Milton) have altered the areas Hydrography drastically. Big Sarasota pass is unnavigable as is Caxambas pass.

Staying close to shore only gives the illusion of safety.

I just checked my log, it took me 12 days. I spent 2 days in Morgan City and 2 days in Houma, so I could have done it in 10. I'm taking it slow, because this is a long distance Marathon.

I was in "bicentennial," school then near deer Park NY. I lived in a trailer in a swamp.

I can address that in a future episode. Right now I have 35 gallons of water and about 30 cans of soup. I've been at sea for 6 days though.

@ are you going to make a camp tonight?

How shallow of water can your boat navigate?

Yeah I'm hiding out near Avery Island. I'll sail across Vermillion Bay tomorrow.

3.5 draft, but it's all mud on the bottom, and I can usually plow through. Last night I anchored in the mud on purpose to keep my boat safe and to minimize rocking. I slept 12 hours.

Yeah, I'm not going back to Texas.

Yeah, I'm based out of Kemah T.X. for a couple more weeks. Heading to the Bahamas in 2025!

@andrebertolino5786 I'm a new sailer, I get a 15 feet day sailing boat. Any place that you recommend for my first sailing around Houston? I'm thinking about a lake

Yeah there's a public ramp on Clear lake. Hit me up at [email protected] if you want a free lesson.