Nav wrote:
So you don't think it's the "best (IMHO)" answer?

I neither know nor care what the "best" answer is, in your humble
opinion. It's a stupid way to think about sailing. There is no right
answer, there is no best answer... only things that work and things that
fail. Some methods & tactics work well, some do not... but no single
action will always be "right" or "best" irregardless of conditions.



Nevertheless, your dislike of education shows.

I don't dislike education, what I dislike is your pedantic sneering.

... Frankly many things can
be better learnt from others

Like manners?

... and "book-learning" is an important
tool/medium for achieving this -ask any qualified ships master.

Agreed.

DSK