DSK wrote:
Maxprop wrote:
I won't dispute that maxis are built for heavy loads, but I'm betting they
normally aren't built for the sorts of conditions of the '98 Hobart.

Of course they're not.

The only boat that is, is a submarine.

Wrong
http://community.webshots.com/album/45412311UPoGTh
Hardly a racing vessel but designed to deal with 60-80 ftes in a
regular basis.
Hence the North Sea Stacks, armored glass, 4" thick bows
ect..ect.ect...


Many boats ran back for cover and anchored.... not generally
considered a gung-ho racing tactic


Sounds like the smart ones. Nothing at all to be ashamed off. They did
not put the guys that have to go out and rescue people at risk.

In the condition described I would be bare pole and on a drouge on
RedCloud.
Better I'd motored away from the storm and say screw the race, it's
just a game no one is at risk unless they put themselfs at risk.

Did everyone ignore the weather forecast? You would think these boats
had the best in weather tracking devices the world has to offer.

Joe


DSK