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Hey Oz--
Joe wrote: 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 opps try this shot~ http://travel.webshots.com/photo/107...38501851yDORqu 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 |
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