Martin Baxter wrote:
http://home.hamptonroads.com/stories...693&ran=145039

http://www.canada.com/ottawa/ottawac...d-1778a80e66dc



Kudos to the US Navy.


Agreed. It is an addition to their proud record.

I don't think they were stupid, but I think they should have done things
a bit differently. Hindsight is always 20/20. A predicted northerly blow
in the Gulf Stream is always rough; and they were too dependent on their
engine. I also disagree with the attitude expressed, "we have to get
back to land."

I wonder if the boat was being kept somewhere in the south, and they
travelled to it; this would mean maintenance issues. I saw some boats
headed south on the ICW this weekend, but not one named 'Jean Marie.'

Fresh Breezes- Doug King