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Teknav · 02-08-2013, 13:59

The boat was a gift...Christmas in July, for the locals!

Mauritz

David_Old_Jersey · 02-08-2013, 14:02

Of (mild) interest to scroll down the page and see what other "similar threads" that CF suggests..........

Wrong · 02-08-2013, 14:18

"" fear can be debilitating to many !" Absolutely so. And people differ in styles of handling fear. My style is to own up to the fear to myself, and then try to manage the situation. But that style is only one of many, including the throwing up the hands and screaming for help one. I have no real data to back this up, but I do think that the subtle training people get to let other people make decisions for them, and not take personal responsibility for outcomes is a pervasive and deleterious part of our society. ...and it ill fits its members to cross oceans, because they make terrible assumptions, like driving a boat is no different from driving a car, and the GPS'll tell me how to get there; or how about the "they'll rescue me" assumption..."

Which noteworthy sailor and author wrote in his book something like "...there's no room for fear on a small boat because it prevents you from doing what you have to do".

Lin and Larry Pardy's account in their book 'Capable Cruiser' of the unseasonal storm that struck Cabo San Lucas perfectly illustrates the so-called 'herd instinct' that too frequently affects the sailing community Capable Cruiser

In the case under consideration here though, responsibility rests squarely on the sailor who was alone - no herd instinct here.

Afraid? Perhaps, but there is no doubt in my view he was influenced by others who bade him to abandon his boat.

kmacdonald · 02-08-2013, 14:32

There was plenty of heard instinct here. People encouraged this person to just "go". Fortunately he is still alive, others persuaded to "follow their dreams BS" preached here have paid with their life. Wake up "shoestring" dreamers, reality can be brutal.

**boatman61** · 02-08-2013, 14:42

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Originally Posted by boatman61

as for help...
On a boat... No

Opps... Brain Fart... I did call for a tow once... was rammed at 6 knots by a French sailboat with 4 crew motor sailing as I was nearing the end of a 47 day non stop solo crossing from St Martin... 5 miles off Start Point, Devon...
Bastard then reversed away and did a runner leaving me with this... got towed into Salcombe by the life boat... long story but had no power or engine for the last 1000 odd miles of the trip...

Wrong · 02-08-2013, 14:56

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Originally Posted by boatman61

Opps... Brain Fart... I did call for a tow once... was rammed at 6 knots by a French sailboat with 4 crew motor sailing as I was nearing the end of a 47 day non stop solo crossing from St Martin... 5 miles off Start Point, Devon...
Bastard then reversed away and did a runner leaving me with this... got towed into Salcombe by the life boat... long story but had no power or engine for the last 1000 odd miles of the trip...

Thanks for sharing, but calling for a tow is is not exactly the kind of help I was suggesting...

Wrong · 02-08-2013, 15:08

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Originally Posted by David_Old_Jersey

Of (mild) interest to scroll down the page and see what other "similar threads" that CF suggests..........

For purposes of self promotion, or relevance?

**boatman61** · 02-08-2013, 15:41

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Originally Posted by Wrong

Thanks for sharing, but calling for a tow is is not exactly the kind of help I was suggesting...

Sorry mate... us Brits don't have the US addiction for 'Trick Cyclists' to weep on... we just kick the **** out of each other... or whoever else might be handy...

Piglet · 02-08-2013, 15:46

WTF is a trick cyclist!?!

If I'm being insulted, I want to at least understand it.

**boatman61** · 02-08-2013, 15:54

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Originally Posted by Piglet

WTF is a trick cyclist!?!

If I'm being insulted, I want to at least understand it.

Its that guy folk pay $$$'s to so they can cry about being mis-understood by Mommy and Daddy and the Hubby/Wifey and kids... and the dogs not to keen on them either..

Piglet · 02-08-2013, 15:57

Ahhhh. A shrink.

Carry on.

downunder · 02-08-2013, 15:58

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Originally Posted by captain58sailin

There have been several threads regarding the Baja filters, and I purchased one as a result of the information I gleaned here, and have used it with good results. I am not criticizing anyone, only relating my experience in this area. I am truly sorry that Serenity had to be abandoned. No second guessing on my part, I wasn't there.

Agreed if not many threads. Not common in Aus but are apparently very common in cruising circles in USA.

Wrong · 02-08-2013, 15:59

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Originally Posted by boatman61

Its that guy folk pay $$$'s to so they can cry about being mis-understood by Mommy and Daddy and the Hubby/Wifey and kids... and the dogs not to keen on them either..

Me thinks you need a group hug, but I don't know where that icon is. Maybe someone else can find it.

Wrong · 02-08-2013, 16:04

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Originally Posted by downunder

Agreed if not many threads. Not common in Aus but are apparently very common in cruising circles in USA.

In the distant past, before the top dogs decided employees were spending too much time actually helping customers, one of them may have led you to a Baha Filter and explained its use. Not going to name the U.S. company, but my guess is most seasoned sailors will know. Hint: It was mentioned by a poster in this thread who passed the Baha Filter many times without knowing what it was...

David_Old_Jersey · 02-08-2013, 16:12

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Originally Posted by boatman61

Its that guy folk pay $$$'s to so they can cry about being mis-understood by Mommy and Daddy and the Hubby/Wifey and kids... and the dogs not to keen on them either..

I get mine on prescription - for free

Sometimes she gives me funny looks

, so I reign it back in........