{"id":31511,"date":"2014-04-15T05:34:57","date_gmt":"2014-04-15T10:34:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/setsail.com\/?p=31511"},"modified":"2016-09-16T14:30:40","modified_gmt":"2016-09-16T19:30:40","slug":"is-it-better-in-the-tropics-or-high-latitudes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/setsail.com\/is-it-better-in-the-tropics-or-high-latitudes\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It Better In The Tropics Or High Latitudes?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Leaving<\/p>\n

\"\"We are torn between a love for the tropics and the adrenaline that comes as you venture closer to the poles.<\/p>\n

FPB 64-6 Grey Wolf\u00a0<\/em>is now in Tahiti, soon to depart for the Tuamotus and Marquesas. FPB 64-5 Tiger<\/em>, 64-7 Buffalo Nickel<\/em>, and FPB 64-8 Atlantis<\/em> are getting ready to resume (or in the case of Atlantis<\/em> begin) their tropical cruising, while FPB 64-1 Avatar<\/em>, FPB 64-2 Sarah Sarah<\/em>, FPB 64-3 Iron Lady<\/em> are preparing to head for high latitudes (FPB 83-1 Wind Horse<\/em>, 64-4 Osprey<\/em>, and 64-9 Orca <\/em>are all currently cruising the mid-latitudes). Of the ten FPBs listed, eight will have major distances to run to their cruising goals.<\/p>\n

Which is the best destination? Read on.<\/p>\n

\"Fanning<\/p>\n

Entering a new pass in the tropics, watching the coral flash by in crystal clear water, all the while feeling that gentle tropical breeze dressing your minimally clad body, is a great pleasure. Sitting at anchor in your private section of a tropical lagoon isn\u2019t too bad either.<\/p>\n

\"Panama<\/p>\n

And the beaches, in particular those of the fine grain variety, are worthy of a row ashore.<\/p>\n

\"Warderick4<\/p>\n

Then there is the morning snorkel, and another in the afternoon.<\/p>\n

\"Warderick8<\/p>\n

We can attest to the fact that cruising life in the tropics has its rewards.<\/p>\n

But the high latitudes also have a strong pull.<\/p>\n

\"HighLAtitudeSet<\/p>\n

For this type of beauty you have to get closer to the poles.<\/p>\n

\"HighLAtitudeSet<\/p>\n

Of course there are challenges, and you need a stronger hull and detailed preparation.<\/p>\n

\"HighLAtitudeSet<\/p>\n

You can amaze friends with fresh ice that fizzes in their drinks.<\/p>\n

\"HighLAtitudeSet
One of the big attractions is wildlife.<\/p>\n

\"HighLAtitudeSet<\/p>\n

In many of the high latitude anchorages you don\u2019t need a super telephoto lens.<\/p>\n

\"HighLAtitudeSet<\/p>\n

Which is better?<\/p>\n

\"HighLAtitudeSet<\/p>\n

There is a lot to be said for this view, even on a damp, chilly day.<\/p>\n

\"HighLAtitudeSet<\/p>\n

And when the sun does come out…<\/p>\n

\"Vera<\/p>\n

On the other hand, we like this too. Maybe the answer is both.<\/p>\n

Which do you prefer, and why?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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