I also was thinking along these lines. But you have to be well prepared. Get a no frills sturdy boat. Know it inside out. Practice navigating in all weather conditions, fog / night-time... A GPS is great for these situations. Track a number of escape routes and navigate them using your maps (paper) compass & GPS. Fuel will be an issue, especially in inclement weather. Where will you go? What will you do when you get there? There are many questions to answer and there is a lot of work to do to prepare, but it could prove to be your only option if staying put in an untenable situation or navigating to safety are your only choices. <img src="/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />