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Forum: Our Community 07-08-2013, 12:37
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Posted By MarkJ
Re: The (Official) "Lets Bash the Nina Thread" - sponsored by Bazzer :-)

There is 'possible' and there is statistical analysis.

If we could calculate the stats you would see some 'possibilities' are just delusional.


Mark
Forum: Our Community 07-08-2013, 10:59
Replies: 346
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Posted By MarkJ
Re: The (Official) "Lets Bash the Nina Thread" - sponsored by Bazzer :-)

I'm sorry but that really doesn't fit the facts.

The facts for survivability in a life raft after 2 MONTHS are miniscule. To be expecting any seafarer on a ship with a brain to do more than he...
Forum: Our Community 06-08-2013, 11:23
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Posted By MarkJ
Re: The (Official) "Lets Bash the Nina Thread" - sponsored by Bazzer :-)

Of course its not harsh! Its errant stupidity to not to consider those salient factors.

This is why I think the real lessons are being wasted on anyone by blaming EPIB's, Iridium and NZ SAR. They...
Forum: Our Community 06-08-2013, 08:23
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Posted By MarkJ
Re: The (Official) "Lets Bash the Nina Thread" - sponsored by Bazzer :-)

David the new engine WAS playing up! There is CLEAR evidence that was release by 'friends of Nina' that said the boat could only do 4-5 knots in flat water with the new engine.



My bolding...
Forum: Our Community 26-07-2013, 20:31
Replies: 346
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Posted By MarkJ
Re: The (Official) "Lets Bash the Nina Thread" - sponsored by Bazzer :-)

Hello?

I am sorry to inform you that Bill and I are correct... as are the pilot charts. Yes you will find eddies that go the other way, but generally there aint nuffin thaat goes from NZ to...
Forum: Our Community 26-07-2013, 14:18
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Posted By MarkJ
Re: The (Official) "Lets Bash the Nina Thread" - sponsored by Bazzer :-)

Windego was NOT abandoned near NZ. They were on passage TO NZ from Tonga and were much closer to Tonga. They were in the current that sets towards the west.

Nina was in the area much farther...
Forum: Our Community 26-07-2013, 13:01
Replies: 346
Views: 45,930
Posted By MarkJ
Re: The (Official) "Lets Bash the Nina Thread" - sponsored by Bazzer :-)

I think Bill's thoughts are right and I made a similar point in the main thread on 30th June



Using the below attached shot of a pilot chart.

Using the figures above and Bills assumptions...
Forum: Our Community 26-07-2013, 05:51
Replies: 346
Views: 45,930
Posted By MarkJ
Re: The (Official) "Lets Bash the Nina Thread" - sponsored by Bazzer :-)

You need to look at the pilot charts.
Windego was abandoned MUCH further north. The current there goes towards Australia then the East Coast Australian current goes south.

in the north the...
Forum: Our Community 22-07-2013, 13:34
Replies: 346
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Posted By MarkJ
Re: The (Official) "Lets Bash the Nina Thread" - sponsored by Bazzer :-)

"complete global AIS coverage".... Not quite. There are some difficulties picking up Class B because of the low wattage. But I dont know if thats confined to the coastal ports where there is normal...
Forum: Our Community 21-07-2013, 15:15
Replies: 346
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Posted By MarkJ
Re: The (Official) "Lets Bash the Nina Thread" - sponsored by Bazzer :-)

Sabray, here is the report you wanted about the engine.
Forum: Our Community 21-07-2013, 15:09
Replies: 346
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Posted By MarkJ
Re: The (Official) "Lets Bash the Nina Thread" - sponsored by Bazzer :-)

https://www.orbcomm.com/Collateral/Documents/English-US/AISSearchRescue.pdf

Read this PDF. Its good.
Forum: Our Community 21-07-2013, 05:20
Replies: 346
Views: 45,930
Posted By MarkJ
Re: The (Official) "Lets Bash the Nina Thread" - sponsored by Bazzer :-)

I thought it was a newish use of the word made popular by seances.

I dont use the word. As you are probably aware I am much more direct :rolleyes:
Forum: Our Community 20-07-2013, 22:44
Replies: 346
Views: 45,930
Posted By MarkJ
Re: Schooner Nina - MERGED 3 THREADS

This thread is getting ridiculous! How is it a family and friends have taken over a forum blindly trying to compel a reasoning thats far removed from reality?

Families must look at the facts and...
Forum: Our Community 14-07-2013, 14:13
Replies: 346
Views: 45,930
Posted By MarkJ
Re: The (Official) "Lets Bash the Nina Thread" - sponsored by Bazzer :-)

Well, if you look at what the family and friends say he was a skipper of strong personality and strong personal courage. In an earlier post I mentioned it as a similarity to the Bounty sinking. I was...
Forum: Our Community 14-07-2013, 05:58
Replies: 346
Views: 45,930
Posted By MarkJ
Re: The (Official) "Lets Bash the Nina Thread" - sponsored by Bazzer :-)

Its one of the most meaningful songs of my life. So many times I've been knocked down in my work career. But its only me who has been able to get me back up. The same with cruising. If I allowed...
Forum: Our Community 11-07-2013, 17:46
Replies: 346
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Posted By MarkJ
Re: The (Official) "Lets Bash the Nina Thread" - sponsored by Bazzer :-)

From the other thread.



At least we know now why the last SMS said going 4 knots.
Forum: Our Community 11-07-2013, 14:28
Replies: 346
Views: 45,930
Posted By MarkJ
Re: The (Official) "Lets Bash the Nina Thread" - sponsored by Bazzer :-)

This is word for word the summation of the Bounty.
Not only that the wooden boat aficionados over-specify looks as a sea-going attribute but they try to enforce it on others.
Theres a number of...
Forum: Our Community 08-07-2013, 15:14
Replies: 346
Views: 45,930
Posted By MarkJ
Forum: Our Community 08-07-2013, 10:39
Replies: 346
Views: 45,930
Posted By MarkJ
Re: The (Official) "Lets Bash the Nina Thread" - sponsored by Bazzer :-)

I dont think range is that much limited by being Class B.
I had someone track me at 18nms and I thought that excellent.
Currently as I am in one spot for the whole hurricane season I have swiched...
Forum: Our Community 08-07-2013, 08:05
Replies: 346
Views: 45,930
Posted By MarkJ
Re: The (Official) "Lets Bash the Nina Thread" - sponsored by Bazzer :-)

I find it ridiculous that we can not discuss the Nina topic. Its Thought Police. We should be able to pose ideas that help us all in our own safety.

I might not agree with Bazzer but he has been...
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