Nav, excellent suggestion. Securite is definitely the right thing to do
at a minimum. Good catch.

That makes it a bit safer for the other people out there...

"Nav" wrote in message
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Did you by any chance think about calling a securite on it? It might be
an idea if it is a harbour that was providing refuge from poor
conditions. It is possible that some vessel would be trying to come in
and not know there was a drifting hazard out there?

It seems to me your story is finally a proper sailing post we can get
out teeth into. There are lots of interesting side issue to discuss if
you want to.

Cheers


Brien Alkire wrote:

Just a couple of thoughts. Here it is a part of the responsability of
all masters to go to the aid of stricken _vessels_ -i.e. whether they
have people on board is irrelevant. The only excuse not to is where your
crew or vessel would be placed in danger by providing aid


Yes, and I determined it would place us in danger (night time with
inexperienced crew in dangerous winds).


I commend you for getting help for it


Thanks.