Annals Of Misadventure–Roslin Forrest: Canadian solo sailor Ros Forrest, attempting to become the youngest woman to circumnavigate the globe non-stop is in trouble. Not danger (yet), but trouble. Turns out she just didn’t have a lot of experience in her boat before she set out earlier this month. Her winch handles don’t fit, her sheets are the wrong length, she’s been having trouble with her centerboard, and she forgot to bring a frying pan. These are all minor issues, taken alone. But it sure seems like she doesn’t know that much about sailing. And when you put it all together and remember that she’s headed for the tempest of Cape Horn, which has killed more than a few old salts, it’s a bit worrying. Plus, Roslin is now suffering from severe seasickness after going through her first real storm at sea (with winds up to 50 knots), and isn’t getting much food or liquid down. Her shore team has recommended that she head toward the California coast and calmer seas, so she can think it all over and bail out if she decides she’s just not up to facing the Southern Ocean and ten more months of sailing. The pull of a nearby port can be overwhelming when things are going badly at sea, but it’s a smart decision. No one will fault her if she gives up. And if she doesn’t, well, she’s really got heart. Either way, hope she stays safe…



Naive Roslin?: “Wow, this is great. I wonder what it will be like when the wind starts to blow…”