Oh no, we've been sailing for years, all sorts of types & sizes. Its not hard, and its rarely dangerous. Sailboats in the big races that one reads about get into trouble b/c their boats are built for speed, not bluewater cruising. And they carry on in weather that most cruising folk would stay anchored or choose a different route. I just wonder about the effects of being away from home/friends/school, etc. Wondered if you had done it, is all.
Second thoughts can generally be amended with judicious action; injudicious actions can seldom be recovered with second thoughts.
--Cyteen by C.J.Cherryh