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Forum: General Sailing Forum 05-04-2014, 22:02
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Posted By Dockhead
Re: Forum Member's boat and daughter in trouble off of Mexico

It's true -- the Russian MChS has incredible capabilities and some really cool equipment.

But in view of their recent naughty behavior, I think we wouldn't invite them to help out . . . :)
Forum: General Sailing Forum 05-04-2014, 17:15
Replies: 1,410
Views: 234,616
Posted By Dockhead
Re: Forum Member's boat and daughter in trouble off of Mexico

You know less than you think, I believe. I do have a kid, and you make bets every day with them, whether you're on land, or at sea. Life is not inherently safe, and there are dangers for children...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 05-04-2014, 11:08
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Views: 234,616
Posted By Dockhead
Re: Forum Member's boat and daughter in trouble off of Mexico

Indeed.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 05-04-2014, 10:46
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Views: 234,616
Posted By Dockhead
Re: Forum Member's boat and daughter in trouble off of Mexico

Our posting in the Mail comments section would undoubtedly be useful and enlightening. I never questioned that. Kudos to you, Bob.

On the other question: allowing National Geographic to write...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 05-04-2014, 10:21
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Views: 234,616
Posted By Dockhead
Re: Forum Member's boat and daughter in trouble off of Mexico

Good for you, Bob.

I'm afraid I don't have the stomach to tangle with people who've never been out of sight of land (or who've never been to sea at all) but who nevertheless don't hesitate to...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 04-04-2014, 11:37
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Views: 234,616
Posted By Dockhead
Re: Forum Member's boat and daughter in trouble off of Mexico

Indeed.

To put it in economic terms: having rescue services capable of making rescues of that type (even if just for military purposes) demands a certain fixed cost. There aren't really any...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 04-04-2014, 11:29
Replies: 1,410
Views: 234,616
Posted By Dockhead
Re: Forum Member's boat and daughter in trouble off of Mexico

Bit of an understatement -- boat with no steering can't be sailed solo or with a full crew of novices or America's Cup veterans.

But Eric has a transom-mounted wind vane, I think, so surely has...
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