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bernd
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the Coast Guard has rules and regulation for offshore boating. can somebody tell me the definition for "offshore". is it a certain distance from shore?

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Damon Linkous
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As far as I can tell, the word offshore wouldn't change the required equipment for beachcats. Of course common sense should dictate that you will carry a lot more safety gear and backups when venturing into the open sea than on enclosed waters.

What did you have in mind? Trans Atlantic on a Hobie 16?

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David Wilson
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What did you have in mind? Trans Atlantic on a Hobie 16?

It's been done. Only it was on a Hobie 18 Magnum sailed by a couple of Frenchmen about 24 years ago.

http://users.tpg.com.au/kkmiller/hobie/across_atlantic.html

Dave Wilson
Tampa, FL
H16


   
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Scott Finley
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Two guys also sailed a H18M across the Northwest Passage in Canada from West to East.

http://www.helmdesign.com/polar-01.html

Braver men then I.

Scott
Hobie 18M in Chicago


   
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Eric
 Eric
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http://360graus.terra.com.br/travessiadodrake/popup_foto.asp?did=5625&numerofoto=2

Hobie 21se through drake's passage

1988 H21SE spi


   
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MN3
 MN3
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i think i will stick to the gulf and leave my electric socks at home...

MN3


   
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