DSK wrote:
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 don't agree with their attitude that boats leak, well I guess a poorly maintained one will, but why would you put to sea
in one? Now way would I sail into the Gulf Stream in January, in a boat that leaked so much that you had to have electric bilge pumps
to keep up with it!

Cheers
Marty