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Learn MoreAnother exciting journey on an Outbound sailboat. Congrats to Ned and Carol, owners of Frannie B, Hull #24 - the first Outbound to sail around Cape Horn!
What a great adventure for another Outbound owner! Off the southern tip of South America where the Atlantic meets the Pacific, the journey around Cape Horn is notorious for being one of the stormiest and most dangerous sea routes in the world. Even in today's high-tech age, rounding Cape Horn is still widely regarded as one of the major challenges in sailing.
Ned and Carol have done extensive traveling aboard their Outbound 44 and have sailed from the Pacific Northwest to desitinations throughout Central and South America. They are the first Outbound sailboat to go around Cape Horn!
I guess when one comes this far south with their boat, there is a natural desire to view and go past Cabo de Hornos on one's own. For me, it wasn't important as we had sailed past last year on our cruise to Antarctica. Ned and Rachel both were keen to give it a try so after a lot of arm twisting, I signed on and we all looked for a good weather time to make the attempt. We found three days, a little short but doable and got our zarpe (permit) for the trip. We set off to an anchorage 30 miles East spent the night and got up at first light for the 55 mile trip pretty much due south. The plan was to anchor about 10 miles away, get up the next morning, do the dash around and be back to that anchorage, spend the night and get back somehow the next day, a little more time than this particular weather window looked like it would allow. The sail down was one of our best, following winds and flat seas, always cold and damp. The Chilean Armada's presence down here is strong and they called us nearly every two hours to just check in. Nice to know that someone is watching. We arrived at the place where we were going to turn toward the anchorage and it was only 1 pm. Quickly recalculating, we thought we could do the Horn and get back to the anchorage by 6 or 7 pm. It is light until 10 pm so we headed into the open ocean. Isla Hornos came into view, the rain stopped and although the seas were probably around 6 feet we enjoyed viewing at close range this southern monument. Ned would have liked to get off and sign the book that is there, but our time was short, the wind was blowing and our dinghy is small so we opted for some nice photos and headed back to the anchorage. By the time, we arrived the wind was really blowing and the rain and hail was flying so we all agreed that we were glad to have done it when we did. Another beautiful sail north and we were back in the Beagle Channel by 5 pm the next day. Having checked this one off, we are ready to head off to Ushuaia, Argentina and prepare for our 1500 mile slog to Buenos Aires.
Having a cockpit that can immediately drain makes the cockpit not only safer, but also keeps water from possibly entering the interior of the boat.
Learn MoreOutbound Yachts are specifically designed to be sailed easily by cruising couples or even those who wish to do single-handed sailing.
Learn MoreFeaturing 100% hand-laid solid fiberglass, Outbound construction is unlike today’s mass produced production boats.
Learn MoreAll Outbound sailboats have a dedicated life raft storage locker that allows for easy deployment, but keeps the life raft out of the way and off the deck.
Learn MoreA sailboat designed with moderate beam, freeboard, and displacement creates a better sailing boat.
Learn MoreWidely regarded as the most sophisticated sails in the world, each new Outbound is fitted with North Sails.
Learn MoreDesigned with serious offshore sailing in mind, all aspects from wide side decks and nonskid patterns to lifeline height and handrail placement were considered to create a safe deck.
Learn MoreDesiged for cruising extensive miles, Outbound Yachts have reliable rigs and well-considered sail plans.
Learn MoreHull shape, draft, keel, and weight distribution all contribute to the excellent stability found on Outbound yachts.
Learn MoreCockpits designed to keep you secure in any condition while providing comfort underway or on the hook.
Learn MoreCarl Schumacher designed the Outbound 46 and Tim Kernan the 521 and 5360. Both designers are known for creating fast, strong boats that not only perform but offer comfortable cruising.
Learn MoreOutbound sailboats have raised salons of varying degrees. Each model offers bright interiors that provide visibility out the salon windows.
Learn MoreEvery Outbound is built with a dedicated workroom that provides a space to perfrom repairs, maintenance, and allows access to critical systems.
Learn MoreOnboard storage is an important detail for cruising sailboats that is often an afterthought. Carefully planned, practical storage is integral to the design of every Outbound model.
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