Your right, there are many boneheaded power boaters too who should not be out there but please stop defending the sailors...You are just making my point!!!
I hate to stereotype and this does not apply to everyone but as a group they do come across as an arrogant and pompous bunch. Hey don't get me wrong, there are a lot of fishermen I know who are #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&s too
(The youngest single handed circumnavigation "award" takes the cake. While they may be equipped they are not that wise. )