Sailors Survive 32 days at Sea

[LakeSuperior]

Originally Posted by S/V Alchemy

Anyone notice how the pilot charts seem to be going badly wrong in the last few years? No westerlies for weeks? Very odd.

Not hard to figure if one realizes there has been 17 years and 9 months since there has been an increase in the average planet temperature.

[Mark1977]

Hmm, think I might go down to see him friday when I am back in town. See if he needs a hand with anything. Local knowledge of parts and such could be useful.

[boatman61]

Originally Posted by Mark1977

Hmm, think I might go down to see him friday when I am back in town. See if he needs a hand with anything. Local knowledge of parts and such could be useful.

Good man...

[Adventurebound]

Originally Posted by Saltyhog

With "somporn", there's *always* a happy ending.

Sorry, it was too easy.

Who needs somporn with all the mermaids out there-I've seen centrefolds of them.

[Blue Stocking]

Originally Posted by Mark1977

Hmm, think I might go down to see him friday when I am back in town. See if he needs a hand with anything. Local knowledge of parts and such could be useful.

Thats what I like to see

[Kenomac]

Not to belittle their situation, but I often go more that 30 days without taking on fuel, water or groceries. Am I supposed to be impressed? They weren't sinking.

[fozrunner]

Originally Posted by Kenomac

Not to belittle their situation, but I often go more that 30 days without taking on fuel, water or groceries. Am I supposed to be impressed? They weren't sinking.

No, but they were dismasted. Makes for a slightly different situation.

[Kenomac]

Originally Posted by fozrunner

No, but they were dismasted. Makes for a slightly different situation.

You're right, my bad. Although, sometimes it feels like I'm without sails here in the Med for lack of wind.

[ontherocks83]

Originally Posted by Kenomac

You're right, my bad. Although, sometimes it feels like I'm without sails here in the Med for lack of wind.

You want to trade spots? I have a nice comfy office chair with A/C and lots of people to talk to. I'll watch your windless sails for a while to take the burden off of you.

[Celestialsailor]

Originally Posted by atoll

he had somporn to pass the time with

Maybe that accounted for the 32 days

Originally Posted by bushman

the boat only looks like its worth a case of beer and if he has to raise 75k to fix it he may as well buy mine

Maybe he feels that he has the better vessel.

Originally Posted by s/v Beth

Just goes to show that GPS/chartplotter and charts are not required to sail! This navigation stuff ain't so hard!

Just required to land.

[MarkJ]

Good on them for getting the boat to port!

We do err on the side of congratulating people who get rescued (this isnt pointed at anyone in particular) and then misogynistly slagging people who get themselves out of their own difficulties.

Not only did they get themselves home but refused to get on ships offering rescue.

They showed the highest levels of seamanship to go for 32 days instead of the expected 5 days. Sure they had some help with extra provisions from passing ships, they have shown how it can be done: With grit and determination and an ability to overcome paralysing fear.

To then insult this show of seamanship FAR above anything we have shown in out own travels by the disgusting references that are sexist and racist is absolutely pitiful.

Sure her name may spark a double entendre but havent any of you learned in the last few weeks with the examples in the USA of the Clippers owner, and in the UK of Jeremy Clarkson, Australia with Eddie McGuire and others.

How much deeper do you need to have your noses rubbed in the floor to understand racism and sexism is NOT to be tolerated.

To laugh at someone who has shown more bravery than you is disgusting, sickening and you should be ashamed of yourself and the other forum members.


Mark

[hpeer]

I can't get the video to play, and no sound at work, but there is an interesting video of the yacht on Y-tube.

Colin Archer???

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...S48tT3j97PkjcQ

PS. here's a more recent link. Interesting history.

http://ckdboats.blogspot.com/2012/12...bay-yacht.html

[LakeSuperior]

Originally Posted by MarkJ

Good on them for getting the boat to port!

We do err on the side of congratulating people who get rescued (this isnt pointed at anyone in particular) and then misogynistly slagging people who get themselves out of their own difficulties.

Not only did they get themselves home but refused to get on ships offering rescue.

They showed the highest levels of seamanship to go for 32 days instead of the expected 5 days. Sure they had some help with extra provisions from passing ships, they have shown how it can be done: With grit and determination and an ability to overcome paralysing fear.

To then insult this show of seamanship FAR above anything we have shown in out own travels by the disgusting references that are sexist and racist is absolutely pitiful.

Sure her name may spark a double entendre but havent any of you learned in the last few weeks with the examples in the USA of the Clippers owner, and in the UK of Jeremy Clarkson, Australia with Eddie McGuire and others.

How much deeper do you need to have your noses rubbed in the floor to understand racism and sexism is NOT to be tolerated.

To laugh at someone who has shown more bravery than you is disgusting, sickening and you should be ashamed of yourself and the other forum members.

Mark

Humor is a tricky subject to get judgmental about. It presents an easy path to be stood up as a full blown hypocrite. As you know there is public humor and private humor.

No one on this thread is even remotely laughing at the expense of a person or a situation. Rather a twist of the language is the novelty. Consequently, your righteousness is misdirected, the humor is impersonal.

Should these specific musings be posted publically where some may take offense, specifically the parties that are involved? I would say on short reflection that I agree with you Mark and they are not appropriate postings for this thread. IMHO, best to save the humor for when you know thy audience.

Perhaps the moderators could remove these off topic comments?

[boatman61]

Originally Posted by MarkJ

Good on them for getting the boat to port!

We do err on the side of congratulating people who get rescued (this isnt pointed at anyone in particular) and then misogynistly slagging people who get themselves out of their own difficulties.

Not only did they get themselves home but refused to get on ships offering rescue.

They showed the highest levels of seamanship to go for 32 days instead of the expected 5 days. Sure they had some help with extra provisions from passing ships, they have shown how it can be done: With grit and determination and an ability to overcome paralysing fear.

To then insult this show of seamanship FAR above anything we have shown in out own travels by the disgusting references that are sexist and racist is absolutely pitiful.

Sure her name may spark a double entendre but havent any of you learned in the last few weeks with the examples in the USA of the Clippers owner, and in the UK of Jeremy Clarkson, Australia with Eddie McGuire and others.

How much deeper do you need to have your noses rubbed in the floor to understand racism and sexism is NOT to be tolerated.

To laugh at someone who has shown more bravery than you is disgusting, sickening and you should be ashamed of yourself and the other forum members.


Mark

Well said..
Curious how she'll get on if she's not got a UK/EU passport.. will they let her stay..?
He's fine being a Brit..

[MarkJ]

Originally Posted by LakeSuperior

Humor is a tricky subject to get judgmental about. It presents an easy path to be stood up as a full blown hypocrite. As you know there is public humor and private humor.

There is NO humour in racism.