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capecodder · 08-10-2009, 09:47 AM

Took my GW 18' CC out Sat morning from the N River to the SW corner. About 17 miles according to GPS. My first trip to the bank in my boat. Rougher than I had expected (forecast said 1-2, was clearly more than that), but never felt uncomfortable or unsafe. The ride home was a bit wet and slow, but all in all not a bad day. No sign of Charlie, but lots of whales.

I would probably not go again in similar conditions, just because it is slow going to get there and home, even to move around much once there. Sat morning was clearly not a perfect day, but not horrible either.

08-10-2009, 09:47 AM	#27
capecodder Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 343	Took my GW 18' CC out Sat morning from the N River to the SW corner. About 17 miles according to GPS. My first trip to the bank in my boat. Rougher than I had expected (forecast said 1-2, was clearly more than that), but never felt uncomfortable or unsafe. The ride home was a bit wet and slow, but all in all not a bad day. No sign of Charlie, but lots of whales. I would probably not go again in similar conditions, just because it is slow going to get there and home, even to move around much once there. Sat morning was clearly not a perfect day, but not horrible either.