[PUP] 3 Nordhavns heading south

[Scott Bulger]

Patrick asked:  Scott, how do you handle watches with two aboard?



Our goal was to only make one or two overnight hops.  My thought was if I
can just get a little sleep, 2 or 3 hours in the evening, a one or even a
two night hop isn't a problem.  I have severe sleep apnea anyway, so I'm
pretty skilled at getting it when and where I can.  This is part of my
diaphragm paralysis issue.  Marian was able to man the helm and let me sleep
from 1 to 3, which was a huge relief.  Tonight may be harder.  There is a
certain buffer in traveling with others as I know they are there to assist
if needed.  That doesn't mean I need to borrow their crew, but it means I
know 3 radars are looking for targets.  Several times last night the three
of us changed course to miss fishing boats and other cruising boats.  

Paloma is also a husband and wife team.  We hope this is the last overnight
we have to do.  The weather is just soo good we had to continue.  

Scott