"Joe" wrote in message
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On May 29, 10:34 pm, "Capt. JG" wrote:
Do you sail in the area? If not, then the "facts" are a bit different. I
take it you've never made a mistake.


We all make mistakes Jon. Weekend warriors make more than someone
like you with a licence who should know better. You have a licences to
learn and it seem you would just toss his stupity to making a mistake
that we all could make.

Nevertheless, we all do make mistakes. So did the guy in charge of the Exxon
Valdez. Some are more serious than others. BTW, the boat was recovered with
minor damage.

Lets look at the photos.

Is that his boat? Yes

Is that a proper bottom job, or half assed at best?

It doesn't look that bad, especially given when it was hauled and painted
last, but in any case, that has little to do with seamanship.


Is he clearly sailing near shore ...where during rip currents or tides
waves tend to build and roll?

You've just described a good portion of the bay.

Is he outside the channel through the bridge in a area that has to be
shallow due to bridge supports and shore?

Yup.. outside the channel, which is perfectly reasonable in most conditions,
in an aread that many, many people sail, which isn't actually that shallow.

Did he sail into a washing machine and not tack out of a surf?

Yup.. the mistake.

Did he turn into the ditch in a rolling surf and capsize?

Could he have surfed the boat and turned out after the roller ?

Doubtful. Who knows. I don't know anyone who can make the claim to be able
to do it in those conditions.

Was he paying attention?

Nope. Again, the mistake.

I can think of another 5 stupid things he did...can you?

Good for you. Can you think of things he did right?

And you call yourself Capt ?

Feel free to insult me if you think that makes you look better.


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