A lot of sailors, especially "round the buoys" racers, dream about sailing off shore.  I’ve only been out there once.  A hundred miles off the Pacific coast in a little known regatta called the Cobb Seamount, drifting for a week in fog and light winds, I found it exceedingly boring.  The highlight of the week was a small tuna that jumped into my lap on a wave surge.  But I don’t think these guys are bored. Read More