On Tue, 07 Oct 2008 04:16:16 GMT, Jere Lull wrote:

I'll agree that they have done it well, this time. As long as it
doesn't lead them into thinking they can push their luck a little
farther next time, and a little farther the next time it works out,
they'll be fine.

Urmmm, isn't that how we all broaden our horizons? A little the first
time, bit more next, etc.?

When my kids were teenagers learning how to drive, I used to tell them
that one of the key things about becoming a safe driver is to live
through your first one or two accidents. Until you've been "caught
out" a few times the same thing may apply to boating.