So would Maine. And a lot easier to get to from New London. I've run up there a couple of times to get away from hurricanes. That crew could have been in some pub, drinking excellent beer, and regaling the locals with great sea stories. Unfortunately, the captain was arrogant enough to believe he could beat the sea. I'm firmly convinced that I've been able to log many miles at sea simply because it scares me. It should be approached with utmost humility. That was assured not the case here.
Andrew Burton 61 W Narragansett Newport, RI USA 02840 http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/ +401 965-5260 On Oct 29, 2012, at 1:30 PM, Chuck S <cscheaf...@comcast.net> wrote: > New London would not be a safe haven either. But Bermuda or Azores or Spain > would have been a nice safe place before heading to Florida. > > Chuck > Resolute > 1990 C&C 34R > New Gretna, NJ > From: "Colin Kilgour" <charliekilo...@gmail.com> > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Sent: Monday, October 29, 2012 11:27:38 AM > Subject: Re: Stus-List Bounty sinking today > > The storm was already hurricane strength and heading their way BEFORE they > left New London. > > This is their Facebook post from Oct 25, the day they left. > > "Bounty has departed New London CT...Next Port of Call...St. Petersburg, > Florida. > Bounty will be sailing due East out to sea before heading South to avoid the > brunt of Hurricane Sandy." > > I'm reluctant to question the captain on the boat, but I do have quite a bit > of bluewater experience in that part of the ocean. When there's already a > named storm on the map, why the hell are you putting to see and heading right > into it? > > Cheers, > Colin > > > On Mon, Oct 29, 2012 at 10:40 AM, Chuck S <cscheaf...@comcast.net> wrote: > Can't believe a ship like Bounty would get caught in a hurricane, but > apparently she was reported today sinking and abandoned off Hatteras and USCG > rescued 14, two still missing? > > http://www2.wnct.com/news/2012/oct/29/7/coast-guard-rescue-underway-hatteras-ar-2734769/ > > Chuck > Resolute > 1990 C&C 34R > New Gretna, NJ > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > > > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com
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