be a good idea to go as crew, not skipper, on an ocean passage first. Say to Hawaii if you're on the West Coast or even on a trip between Washington and California. You'll have a better idea of whether you still want to try Cape Horn.

There really is no other way to 'make up for it' before spending the time and resources for your dream cruise. Cape Horn and novices don't really mix. Cape Horn wins, novices die. But it's always good to have a dream.