What to Wear? 

It’s the open Pacific Ocean and conditions change constantly. We recommend layers and prepare for cool weather. June or January can be cold, and we’ve sailed in shorts and t-shirts in those same months! We have snuggly blankets aboard, and we keep a freshly cleaned supply of warm clothing just in case so don’t feel the need to overpack stuff. Lugging extra is something we try to help you avoid, this is why we will inquire about guest sizes; we like to be prepared for you

 Weather

Mark Twain described it best, “The coldest winter I’ve ever spent was a summer in San Francisco”. Ok, this isn’t San Francisco, but we share a similar weather pattern. 

 Summer: Cold and damp, but sometimes that sun breaks through and suddenly you’re stripping everything. Predictability of sailing conditions are just as odd

 Fall: The locals know this can be our warmest season, typically cool evenings and warm afternoons. Generally pleasant times at sea, but can also be some light winds 

 Winter: With predictable weather patterns, winter continues to be Captain Joe’s favorite time of year to sail. In between our “systems” which tends to flatten the uncomfortable bumps, those same southerly based storms come warm weather at sea. “I’ve sailed in t-shirts in the winter maybe more than summer”

Spring: “Hold On!”, spring winds and rough seas. Yep, if the white-knuckle type adventure is what you want, this is the time of year. Opal is a stout boat, and can take more than we can

Sea Sickness

Yes, it happens to the best of us. We keep a supply of various over-the-counter medications aboard. We are experienced with this and have some tricks we employ to help put everyone at ease. We do some very specific things from the time you arrive to help minimize the chances of sea sickness. Discuss this with your physician if your concerned, they have great drugs!