[UK CatChat] Cruising

[Chris Browning]

We planned a cruise around Island of Mull (120miles straight line), taking 
in a couple of the Hebrides a couple of years ago, but the weather never 
came right.
No land or sea support planned, but two boats sailing in company to 'keep a 
look out' for each other.
The plan was to use Hobie 16's due to the ability to ram them up a sand or 
shingle beach at night without worrying too much.
We found that it is quite possible to carry a tent, two sleeping bags and a 
small bag of bits and pieces, as long as you didn't want to tack every five 
seconds!

There are a few reports of cat cruising on www.thebeachcats.com which is 
American based, which make interesting reading.
regards
Chris Browning

>Who else is interested in the possibilities of longer distance cat 
>cruising?
>Has anyone got any experience to share or ideas of suitable regions?
>With or without shore support? If without, how much gear is it feasable to 
>carry?
>What about using marinas or visitors pontoons to tie up at?
>
>
>Jonathan

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