Gary Warner wrote in message
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"Scott McFadden" wrote in message
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I don't suppose, hiccup, alcohol was factor.

It was not rough at all last night.

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SJM


The article says that Roberts said he was navigating by instruments. What
makes
you think is was alcohol and not an error, mistake, bad-navigation skills,
or stupidity?




I was thinking the same thing. Having made the trip for the first time a
couple of years ago (from MA to Jupiter, FL) in a 52 footer, I can well
understand the potential for a mistake, particularly navigating an
unfamiliar channel or inlet after dark. For those that don't do it on a
regular basis, the trip is exciting and fun, but it can also be very
challenging and, at times, stress-full.

I wouldn't automatically assume the skipper was drinking.

Eisboch