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Forum: General Sailing Forum

07-07-2016, 16:00

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Father and his kids missing at sea

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Posted By Cap Erict3

Re: Father and his kids missing at sea

Don't let Donald Trump hear you say that.

Forum: General Sailing Forum

07-07-2016, 15:49

Replies: 492

Father and his kids missing at sea

Views: 80,357

Posted By Cap Erict3

Re: Father and his kids missing at sea

While the EPIRB is without doubt, a valuable tool, following a proactive pm program is more valuable.

Add that to patience, prudence and energy being above the last resort of the EPIRB on the...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

28-06-2016, 12:35

Replies: 492

Father and his kids missing at sea

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Posted By Cap Erict3

Re: Father and his kids missing at sea

Shoestring sailing is nothing new. I'm sure many here have sailed, knowingly or not, on vessels with flimsy tillers and rudders, unsound rigging and corroded through hulls.

The fact that I have...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

27-06-2016, 13:50

Replies: 492

Father and his kids missing at sea

Views: 80,357

Posted By Cap Erict3

Re: Father and his kids missing at sea

I am of the opinion that the outrageous comments come from no boaters looking for ways to wile away their time.

Forum: General Sailing Forum

26-06-2016, 15:52

Replies: 492

Father and his kids missing at sea

Views: 80,357

Posted By Cap Erict3

Re: Father and his kids missing at sea

For coastal, I believe a SART superior to a PLB.

Forum: General Sailing Forum

25-06-2016, 20:25

Replies: 492

Father and his kids missing at sea

Views: 80,357

Posted By Cap Erict3

Re: Father and his kids missing at sea

Slocum is assumed to have died at sea.

Forum: General Sailing Forum

24-06-2016, 21:30

Replies: 492

Father and his kids missing at sea

Views: 80,357

Posted By Cap Erict3

Re: Father and his kids missing at sea

Fair winds and following seas.

Forum: General Sailing Forum

24-06-2016, 16:39

Replies: 492

Father and his kids missing at sea

Views: 80,357

Posted By Cap Erict3

Re: Father and his kids missing at sea

The deathly ill and destitute often don't seek treatment. No surprise if their electronics on the boat was lacking.

Also no surprise if their rigging failed in a gust.

As for looking for...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

24-06-2016, 06:45

Replies: 492

Father and his kids missing at sea

Views: 80,357

Posted By Cap Erict3

Re: Father and his kids missing at sea

Luck plays a major part from cradle to grave.

Yes. Being prepared improves your odds but life is the flip of a coin.

Forum: General Sailing Forum

23-06-2016, 20:41

Replies: 492

Father and his kids missing at sea

Views: 80,357

Posted By Cap Erict3

Re: Father and his kids missing at sea

Truly a sad, sad event. One that could happen to any and all of us that venture out on the water.

I fervently hope that all aboard were not claimed by the reaper.

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