Hey guys, I just bought an alberg 22 and was going to take the little beauty to Hawaii from Victoria B.C., Does anyone know of a boat that small that has done the trip? also if anyone could point me to a website that has "Small boat" stories and advice for cruising i'd be really pleased. Lyn and Larry pardy sometimes visit the Royal Victoria yacht club and have circumnavigated in their 24' sailboat...There can't be much difference in a boat 2' less. This Baby is all i can afford right now and i'd love to plan an adventure with her. Any info would be great.
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Just Say No
Just seems fool hardy to me. However,Robin Grahm sailed a 24 footer almost around the world. The book on the subject, "Dove" is a good read. I would read up on the topic of small boats sailing the same trip. But really, why risk your life? A 22 footer is simply not a good choice to cruise the oceans.
Just seems fool hardy to me. However,Robin Grahm sailed a 24 footer almost around the world. The book on the subject, "Dove" is a good read. I would read up on the topic of small boats sailing the same trip. But really, why risk your life? A 22 footer is simply not a good choice to cruise the oceans.
HOW discussion forum archives good place to start
Just search the last 4 or 5 years with "Hawaii" as the main search term plus a limiting term such as "small" or "seaworthiness", if necessary, and you will be rewarded with a rich harvest. Because the road to the real HOW Discussion Forum Archives is a bit tortuous, I have included a live link. Success! Flying Dutchman
Just search the last 4 or 5 years with "Hawaii" as the main search term plus a limiting term such as "small" or "seaworthiness", if necessary, and you will be rewarded with a rich harvest. Because the road to the real HOW Discussion Forum Archives is a bit tortuous, I have included a live link. Success! Flying Dutchman
What could possible go wrong ???
It's not like there could be any storms that could come up or anything. The waves certainly would not be larger than the boat. Unless you are an experienced sea traveler in small boats, I'd keep it on the lake. Regards,
It's not like there could be any storms that could come up or anything. The waves certainly would not be larger than the boat. Unless you are an experienced sea traveler in small boats, I'd keep it on the lake. Regards,
Tania Aebi
Tania sailed a 26 foot boat around the world as a teenager and with little to no prior experience.
Tania sailed a 26 foot boat around the world as a teenager and with little to no prior experience.
Small boats have this problem...
There are several small boats quite 'seaworthy' and an Alberg is certainly one of them. Setting aside, or actually assuming that the boat has been properly 'beefed' and prepped, and assuming also that the captain is physically, emotionally ready and has the minimum skills necessary there remains one serious obstacle to overcome in the small boat... WATER! Sit down and layout EXACTLY how much water and food provisions will be needed for your trip. Be VERY conservative and plan for the voyage to be at least 1/2 longer than you expect, and provision accordingly. A caveat, several have relied on lashing jerry cans or other containers on deck, only to find that even in moderate seas and winds they get ripped loose and lost from errant waves. So it boils down to this, if your boat isn't a daysailor chlorox bottle, has been properly strengthened, is properly provisioned, and you are properly skilled and prepared: There is no more hazard involved, and possibly less than about half the ill-prepared yuppies in their 40ft+ RVs posing as boats. Specifically for an Alberg is to strengthen substantially the cabin roof and hatches, also the chainplates are suspect and should be very closely looked at. Except for these(and they are serious) the Albergs are nice sturdy hulls with good stability numbers etc.
There are several small boats quite 'seaworthy' and an Alberg is certainly one of them. Setting aside, or actually assuming that the boat has been properly 'beefed' and prepped, and assuming also that the captain is physically, emotionally ready and has the minimum skills necessary there remains one serious obstacle to overcome in the small boat... WATER! Sit down and layout EXACTLY how much water and food provisions will be needed for your trip. Be VERY conservative and plan for the voyage to be at least 1/2 longer than you expect, and provision accordingly. A caveat, several have relied on lashing jerry cans or other containers on deck, only to find that even in moderate seas and winds they get ripped loose and lost from errant waves. So it boils down to this, if your boat isn't a daysailor chlorox bottle, has been properly strengthened, is properly provisioned, and you are properly skilled and prepared: There is no more hazard involved, and possibly less than about half the ill-prepared yuppies in their 40ft+ RVs posing as boats. Specifically for an Alberg is to strengthen substantially the cabin roof and hatches, also the chainplates are suspect and should be very closely looked at. Except for these(and they are serious) the Albergs are nice sturdy hulls with good stability numbers etc.
Groundwork
Calico, you have not mentioned your sailing experience. Even if you have plenty, I seriously suggest that you start off with some less "adventurous" adventures. Sailing is a wonderful experience, when you are not in fear of your life. I have not reached that point, and hope I never do. BTW, did you hear about that wave that hit that cruise ship a few weeks ago?
Calico, you have not mentioned your sailing experience. Even if you have plenty, I seriously suggest that you start off with some less "adventurous" adventures. Sailing is a wonderful experience, when you are not in fear of your life. I have not reached that point, and hope I never do. BTW, did you hear about that wave that hit that cruise ship a few weeks ago?
do it
I;m shaw you are going to be told all the down sides to it, but if you look back in history you will never read about those whom said it can't be done. A girl crossed the pacific on a windsurfer, and not just to Hawai. Get as many what if's covered as you can and go, you may never get another chance. Good Luck
I;m shaw you are going to be told all the down sides to it, but if you look back in history you will never read about those whom said it can't be done. A girl crossed the pacific on a windsurfer, and not just to Hawai. Get as many what if's covered as you can and go, you may never get another chance. Good Luck
I used to sail...
...and Alberg designed 23-ft Sea Sprite. A great little boat that looked terrific and sailed wonderfully. I sailed it in all kinds of weather and it was a tough little boat. Other owners of this model boat used to talk about the fact that one person had made an Atlantic crossing in a Sea Sprite. What they didn't talk about were who tried and didn't make it.... The Alberg 22 is great little bay and coastal cruiser. Do yourself, and your heirs, a favor and use it that way.
...and Alberg designed 23-ft Sea Sprite. A great little boat that looked terrific and sailed wonderfully. I sailed it in all kinds of weather and it was a tough little boat. Other owners of this model boat used to talk about the fact that one person had made an Atlantic crossing in a Sea Sprite. What they didn't talk about were who tried and didn't make it.... The Alberg 22 is great little bay and coastal cruiser. Do yourself, and your heirs, a favor and use it that way.
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