On Thu, 29 Jan 2004 16:12:55 -0500, DSK wrote:

Nowhere does my post above say that sailing is *more* dangerous. Only
that fatal = fatal, so the consequences of a mishap could be (but not
necessarily are always) equally dire.

Crash in an aircraft or car (at least over most land) and it usually
is noticed. Going down on a small boat, esp. if run over by a tanker
or something, and nothing may ever be found. Car travel is
quantitatively more dangerous than cruising, I would think, but the
problem with cruising is if you survive a rapid sinking or getting run
down or rammed...what then?

Unpleasant possibilities and the best argument for a personal EPIRB,
perhaps, particularly if single-handing.

R.