OK Already. I agree. But they didn't. I can't remember why - If they were on the spit
at low tide they could have walked to the island. But if they were on rocks, tried to get
in, but got soaked instead, they'd have a problem. Cemeteries are filled with people
that "should" have survived.



"The Cappys Master" Cappy kneels wrote in message
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You didn't read my post!
They should easily have survived one night!

On Tue, 29 Jul 2003 18:21:21 -0400, "Jeff Morris"
jeffmo@NoSpam-sv-lokiDOTcom wrote:

They were prepared for an afternoon sail. These boats are used for racing &
instruction
only. I forget why they were let out and then forgotten about. Of course, in my
youth,
I recall going out "after hours" a few times. In fact, I camped club boats (different
club) on that island a number of times, but only in the Summer.

I'll try to track down a record of it, but it was pre-web and not something that gets
advertised.

"The Cappys Master" Cappy kneels wrote in message
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On Tue, 29 Jul 2003 09:51:11 -0400, "Jeff Morris"
jeffmo@NoSpam-sv-lokiDOTcom wrote:

The boat was a Soling. The spot was Brewster Spit, though I'm not sure how close to
the
island it was. Somewhere north of "kelp ledges" on the chart. IIRC it was
October,
maybe 91 or 92. I believe they stayed with the boat and it was an unseasonably
cold,
nasty night.

http://www.sv-loki.com/brewster.jpg

They must have been incredibly badly prepared and stupid to boot!

There is plenty of room under the deck of a Soling.
If it was cold they would or should have been dressed warmly.
Drop the sails, use them to cover the front of the cockpit after
lining it with spinnakers and jib and snuggle down for the night.

Oh and always carry flares!


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I welcome you to crackerbox palace,We've been expecting you.