The North Atlantic is Daunting in December | Ep. 193

I spend several weeks anchored in the Hampton river (Virginia) looking at weather files, hoping to find a long enough break in the onslaught of early winter cold fronts to get across the Gulf Stream. The typical departure date from the US East Coast to the Caribbean is November 1, and it is now late November. The general plan is to be in Puerto Rico for Christmas. SUPPORT HOW TO SAIL OCEANS ON PATREON: https://patreon.com/user?u=12372934 HOW TO SAIL OCEANS ON RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/c-1981134 HOW TO SAIL OCEANS TEE SHIRT: https://maritimetees.net/search?q=how+to+sail+oceans DONATE: https://www.paypal.me/KevinBoothby WEBSITE: https://www.kevinboothbysailing.com MUSIC: Haul Away Joe (traditional) -- the Eskies VIDEO SOUNDTRACKS: https://soundcloud.com/user-177118317 CAMERAS: Canon EOS 60D with EF 24-105mm L IS zoom lens Go Pro Hero 7 Black DRONE: DJI Phantom 3 Professional THE BOAT: Design: Gilmer 31; LOD 31', LWL 25', Beam 9.5', Draft 4.5', Displ. 13,600lbs.