I agree with this, well mostly. I'm not sure I agree with the blanket
statement
that *anything* that *may* prevent... is important. Lifelines should be part
of an integral system. Just as an Epirb is important it isn't necessarily
the
most important piece of equipment.

OzOne wrote in message news
On Thu, 19 Feb 2004 23:50:34 -0500, "John Cairns"
scribbled thusly:

But, most of us don't race offshore.And most of don't have boats equipped
to
offshore specs. And, there was one recent example of a noted racer on the
East Coast, who got coshed on the head by a spinnaker pole, went
overboard
and drowned, in spite of those all-important lifelines.

Sure, lifelines won't save you every time, nor will jacklines and
harness nor a liferaft.
BUT anything that may prevent you being lost at sea is an important
safety device.


Oz1...of the 3 twins.

I welcome you to crackerbox palace,We've been expecting you.

BUT anything that may prevent you being lost at sea is an important
safety device.


When it saves you...it's important. Very good Ozzy. Even J. listed an instance
where he was rescued by his lifelines. They've caught me twice. Lifelines are
no less important than any other gear.
I'm out of this thread now as the resident trolls have entered and I've said my
piece. At this stage all that's left is for others to deny the obvious with no
substansive info and fall to insults.
Not interested.

RB

Typical boober... soon as a disagreement comes up that he can't WIN,
he leaves.

Lifelines are not as important a piece of equipment than using your brain,
e.g., keeping deck clutter to a minimum, something boob can't seem to
do.

"Bobsprit" wrote in message
...
BUT anything that may prevent you being lost at sea is an important
safety device.


When it saves you...it's important. Very good Ozzy. Even J. listed an
instance
where he was rescued by his lifelines. They've caught me twice. Lifelines
are
no less important than any other gear.
I'm out of this thread now as the resident trolls have entered and I've
said my
piece. At this stage all that's left is for others to deny the obvious
with no
substansive info and fall to insults.
Not interested.

RB

Lifelines are not as important a piece of equipment than using your brain


This was NEVER part of the debate, Jonathan.


RB

Yes, actually it was. Lifelines are not essential equipment; however, one's
brain is.

"Bobsprit" wrote in message
...
Lifelines are not as important a piece of equipment than using your
brain


This was NEVER part of the debate, Jonathan.


RB