Hi everyone,
I have an O-25 CB and was thinking about sailing it from Portland, OR to San Juan Island. Has anyone ever done this before OR do you have any thoughts about taking it across the Astoria bar or coastal sailing North along the Western side of WA? I'm obviously thinking about doing this over the summer when the weather is a bit more trustworthy and forgiving. I'm just purchased this boat in June of 2012 and don't know about it's ability on the Pacific. I've been sailing for more than 20 years and pretty comfortable on the water, but have been told that getting across the bar is a pretty scary thing. Does anyone have any experience with this? Should I attempt this? Will the winds be too strong once I get out of the Columbia River and overpower my boat? The plan is to take about a week to sail up there depending on the tides and currents. Any advice would be helpful. Thanks everyone and Merry Christmas.
I have an O-25 CB and was thinking about sailing it from Portland, OR to San Juan Island. Has anyone ever done this before OR do you have any thoughts about taking it across the Astoria bar or coastal sailing North along the Western side of WA? I'm obviously thinking about doing this over the summer when the weather is a bit more trustworthy and forgiving. I'm just purchased this boat in June of 2012 and don't know about it's ability on the Pacific. I've been sailing for more than 20 years and pretty comfortable on the water, but have been told that getting across the bar is a pretty scary thing. Does anyone have any experience with this? Should I attempt this? Will the winds be too strong once I get out of the Columbia River and overpower my boat? The plan is to take about a week to sail up there depending on the tides and currents. Any advice would be helpful. Thanks everyone and Merry Christmas.