RESPECT THE SEA.
This was told to me when we bought our first boat. in the 70's.
BEFORE the seas are at that point GO HOME !!!!
I've done that plenty of times, its just not worth the risk...
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Things done at the last possible minute are done with the greatest possible information. Procrastination is, therefore, the most efficient means of doing things.