[sassy steel magnolia]

sounds cool, but be aware of piracy as a strong probability when the SHTF. Piracy is always a problem, and it will get worse when things go to Hades in a hand basket.

But, sailing away would be a cool way to exit the danger zone on land. Just realize between Mother Nature, structural/mechanical issues, and the pirates out there ready to take what you have (including your life) it’s not just “smooth sailing.”

[TheZMan]

As a SHTF solution, this ranks high on the “screwing yourself” meter.

If you’re stuck 50 miles out with no sails, no engine and a broken fishing pole you’re probably going to die.

If you’re stuck 50 miles out in the wilderness, you’re probably still going to be able to get drinkable water and find something to eat.

[Travis McGee]

And you think that TSHTF will be a cake walk on the land?

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