@futurebird It would depend on how the wind is blowing and how big the storm. As for ships, whoever is most manoeuvrable is the one who is obligated to move. This wouldn't be a trip you just decide to take without a lot of prep, including how to handle the boat. A friend of my fellow has spent a lot of time sailing on Lake Ontario, felt a well-seasoned sailor. He decided to do a solo trip to the Bahamas. He stuck to the rivers until Miami, and he ran into a LOT of unexpected...
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