[Rhodes22-list] inside or outside?

[Joe Babb]

Peter,
Thanks for the sober advice.  I know that any trip can be dangerous and 
we try to prepare as best we can.
We do have a masthead antenna and a DSC VHF connected to a GPS.  I still 
have to program in my number into
the radio though.  Don't have an EPIRB.  Interesting thought renting one.
I've already ordered Claiborne's book, and I've ordered the paper charts 
that I didn't already have.
50 to 60 miles is probably too long a trip for us in one day.  Maybe 
after more experience.
Funny thing about the weather.  It seems like there is never a good time 
to go.  March is too windy.  May isn't quite warm
enough.  Summer is too stormy.  Fall is too hurricany.  Winter is too cold.
We'll keep our eyes open and try to stay out of trouble.  The goal is to 
have fun, not beat ourselves over the head.
Best,
Joe