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| Originally Posted by MikeElliston BOOBERANDPUZZ ....
first of all, welcome to YF,
secondly, on your profile it saw that you are a diver and engineer, there are CAPTAINS on this thread discussing this incident, and what each would have done, yes it is a shame that the Captain of this magnificent vessel had the lack of common sense to avoid the hurricane belt during the season, especially when there is a hurricane, I have been sailing in close to hurricane conditions before, i know that it is not fun, please show some RESPECT (look it up) to those who have invested the time in earning the title of a captain. |
Thanks. I recall answering questions as to my interests and profession. If I looked at your profile would I choose to buy you a drink or ask that you be shown the door? Personally, I wouldn't bother ... it's the INTERNET (look it up), a.k.a. Pretend World, a.k.a No Qualification Req'd to express an opinion or throw rocks. In this environment, you have only to evaluate someone's opinion on its merits and supporting arguments. But if I'm a CAPTAIN--and I've met some pimply-faced morons with the title--I'm qualified to defend or slam these guys, right?
We had a look at the Legacy today, thinking the salvage operation might have started already, but found otherwise. We're hoping they succeed if for no other reason than that this is a lousy situation for anyone to be in. Never mind the guy has money; it's a lousy situation. He has not done like so many other billionaires do: pay someone to fix it. He is here, engaged, and has his "hands on" the situation. He's in love with this boat and what it represents in his life and I can simply relate to that. My boat is just a lot smaller.
Speaking to the CAPTAINS on this thread, the only thing I wonder about is the decision to lay to on the "bay side" of the Keys. This worked great for Dennis, Katrina, and Rita, all storms that tracked along the Florida Strait side. Wilma was forecasted to track along the bay (Gulf) side, so I think I might have chosen a different spot if I planned to anchor out. It's so easy to say that now ... but can I even pose that question that as an engineer or diver? I even pilot my own boat out in the actual ocean when I want to go diving.
Picture shot 2/23/2007. Hope it uploads (my first attempt at this and apologies if it fails).