On Sat, 18 Nov 2006 19:11:26 +1000, "Oliver Fleming"
wrote:

Why are they idiots?

We do not have enough information to judge this.

I disagree.

A 35 ft boat does not belong offshore on the north atlantic this time
of year, particulary one that is new to the owner. I don't think you
would find too many people in the professional delivery business
willing to take on that assignment, and I doubt that there are *any*
insurance companies that would take on the risk.