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06-11-2010, 08:57 AM
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Marcia! Marcia! Marcia!
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Marshfield
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Originally Posted by Mr. Sandman
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Not even close to the truth. She openly says she doesn't care about records, etc. Plus the record wasn't even going to be broken because she stopped at Cape Town for repairs. She could have ended the quest there if it was all about the recognition and records. She's doing it for your passion of the sea and accomplishing and testing her inner strength. It's got nothing to do with recognition from the sailing community IMO. In regards to the bill....that's why we have rescue services for this. Does the Coast Guard charge for their rescues around here? |
"Sunshine Day Dream"
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06-11-2010, 09:01 AM
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Also known as OAK
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Westlery, RI
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Originally Posted by MarshCappa
Not even close to the truth. She openly says she doesn't care about records, etc.
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Then why do it this time of year?
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Originally Posted by MarshCappa
Does the Coast Guard charge for their rescues around here?
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The should for some of them |
Bryan
Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&
"For once I agree with Spence. UGH. I just hope I don't get the urge to go start buying armani suits to wear in my shop"
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06-11-2010, 09:22 AM
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Marcia! Marcia! Marcia!
Join Date: Sep 2005
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[QUOTE=RIROCKHOUND;773170]Then why do it this time of year?
It had to do with her school work and being able to graduate with her class. Otherwise her graduation would have been delayed a year. She took her school work for the rest of the year with her on board so she could get credit to complete her Junior year.
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"Sunshine Day Dream"
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06-11-2010, 09:42 AM
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Oblivious // Grunt, Grunt Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: over the hill
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Again, her boat is sound and afloat. Why is anyone going to get her? Shouldn't she set a jury rig and limp home? She loves the ocean, she wanted to test herself, ....well here is her test....and she is opting out at significant expense, danger, and inconvience to others. Any test you can opt out of is child's play.......which is exactly what this stunt is.
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06-11-2010, 09:48 AM
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Marcia! Marcia! Marcia!
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Marshfield
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Originally Posted by numbskull
Again, her boat is sound and afloat. Why is anyone going to get her? Shouldn't she set a jury rig and limp home? She loves the ocean, she wanted to test herself, ....well here is her test....and she is opting out at significant expense, danger, and inconvience to others. Any test you can opt out of is child's play.......which is exactly what this stunt is.
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Respectfully, I couldn't disagree with you more. She wants help why do you have to chastize her for that? |
"Sunshine Day Dream"
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06-12-2010, 11:37 AM
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Hardcore Equipment Tester
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Abington, MA
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Originally Posted by MarshCappa
Not even close to the truth. She openly says she doesn't care about records, etc. Plus the record wasn't even going to be broken because she stopped at Cape Town for repairs. She could have ended the quest there if it was all about the recognition and records. She's doing it for your passion of the sea and accomplishing and testing her inner strength. It's got nothing to do with recognition from the sailing community IMO. In regards to the bill....that's why we have rescue services for this. Does the Coast Guard charge for their rescues around here?
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From the rescue article:
Sunderland set out from Los Angeles County's Marina del Rey on Jan. 23, trying to become the youngest person to circumnavigate the globe solo and nonstop.
Soon after starting her trip, Sunderland ran into equipment problems and had to stop for repairs. She gave up the goal of setting the record in April, but continued, hoping to complete the journey.
Zac Sunderland, her brother, held the record for a little more than a month last year until Briton Mike Perham completed his own journey. The record changed hands again last month, when 16-year-old Australian Jessica Watson completed her own around-the-world voyage. |
Bent Rods and Screaming Reels!
Spot NAZI
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06-12-2010, 12:28 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2008
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I just can't resist.
According to Eben, the father defended his decision to encourage her to go by saying "in this day and age, we overprotect our children".
No one will ever accuse this horse's ass of overprotecting his children. Low and behold, turns out he was trying to make a profit. Never would have seen that coming...risking your kid's life for money. I remember a video that circulated a few years ago, a guy who operated an alligator sanctuary was dangling his toddler over the open mouth of a gator. The dad was crucified for what he did. To me, that's very similar to what this Dad did. I guess likwid would say that sincde the toddler wasn't screaming "stop", that I can't judge the guy for holding a 2 year old over the mouth of a carnivorous dinosaur.
Telling a 16 year old "you can't sail solo across the world" does not amount to suffocating your children.
I can't help but be impressed by her skill (i'm assuming it takes some skill to get as far as she did in that boat). And I wish her well in life. With her parents, she has 2 strikes sgainst her
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