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You missed one very important thing ...
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... but aren't there times where you can neither be humble, kind nor forgiving?
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Well, Kate and I just finished the Carribbean 1500 Bahama Rally....SAD news...
This a picture of the Palm Beach, FL inlet! One can only imagine what it was like where that boat was lost.
that is such horrible news Bernie. I'm so sorry. Do you have any other pics than the one you posted?...
From the Carribbean 1500.....
That would be a dangerous practice to start
This gets close to involuntary manslaughter.
Or negligent homicide.
You guys are too quick to accuse of very serious charges, especially without knowing the particulars
I can't believe anyone tried to go through
Mayb the Captain....
Actually, I'm not bagging on the skipper/owner.
was he in contact with any of the other rally participants or his fleet captain? For example...
"but made a poor decision in a stressful time"?
did he try to stay out and then for some reason have no choice?
I'm with you Rob. I've hit rocks in broad daylight, what could be stupider than that?
if nobody ever screwed up there would be no need for insurance would there?
I "third" that! If everything went as it should there would be no such thing as an "accident".
I was there, and offshore...it definitely wasn't bad....
Why be so easy on the guy?
Me, too - I could write a book about all the stoopid things I've done, but...
I try not enter the Delaware Bay at night...
I've tried hard ...
Atlanta News Story - The Captain's Wife and Laura Zekoll were Seasick
many a sailor has come to grief
Yes, Captain Blye's boats never had such problems -- but they had their own
Well, just take a look at the freakin' thing - should that come as any surprise...?
Wow -- deck's all wet in what looks like 12 knots!
You guys are as catty as a bunch of country club ladies
I would think a 45' Jeaneau would be capable of sailing a crew of 4 to the Caribbean Jon.
Oh, of course it could...
I've played around with the possible options the captain had,,,,
The problem came up too quickly...
I don't know, Dan - but I think that's a bit harsh...
sleep
what's sad is that the skipper/owner of Rule 62 will "make up some great excuses" for his bludder...
stupidity is the easiest fault to forgive and identify with
The best usage of our giant salon floor is
You went OUT Galliot Cut to get to Ocean Cabin, that doesn't make any sense ...
You Stupid XXX you should have joined a Rally
Problem is that:
Ok B; wha would be....
here it is...what makes a offshore sailor
Age!
I doubt Harry Callahan was a sailor, but he offered the best advice ever to sailors, offshore or no...
Perhaps that's what the captain of Rule 62 had
And another Bravo to you Jon!!
Well said
Like you're list...
You missed one very important thing ...
"humble, kind and forgiving" are very rare traits but people with them are always pleasure to sail with...
Bravo!! Bravo!! Bernie I couldn't have said it better!
now that's a quote worthy of posting up on the Carib1500 web site.
There wasn't enough depth to easily do it at that time
Oh yeah!,, Weren't we talking about stupid moves?
I found the Admiral recollection on our website
YUP ... when in doubt, Dotham Cut is by far the ...
No, you probably just looked at the Charts, and they are off in that area ...
This is in fact the big problem with electronic charts...
Besides...
Paper charts can be off too...
Look around outside...
Nah, the plotter is always right... well, except maybe in Third World countries like Canuckistan...
I got you beat Jon
Well at least you had the sense to...
never ever trust a chart plotter...
With all due respect, I find it difficult
The cost of CHS charts....
Well, there is no doubt that the price can add up.
Paper charts and cruising guides
Today's state of technology is such that...
I guess I'm old fashioned
I just sold my S. Pacific paper charts...
I'm sure that it was pretty uncomfortable conditions.
Put me down for a copy of that book!
On the Caribbean 1500 Website
That site gives the last position of Rule 62
North Bar Channel
I wonder whehter misuse of GPS was a
Of course it was...
very good questions, Rob
People don't trust local knowledge.