I'd say that would be asking a bit much of her. I like the idea of sailing north during the summer. I'd like to make it to Alaska some day. The day job puts a crimp into such things at this point.Hope to run into you somewhere this year. I thinking about sailing the ring of fire this year. I think this would be a great cruise before I die. I'll be spending about two years on this project. I think this trip will be a solo trip, don't think the wife is up for this one...Michael..