I am referring to the NACRA 5.2 lost at sea Thread:


I am more than confused on what comments I am reading. I think, it is time to raise one´s voice…

1. I am government paid – in the Navy since 21 years, captain on board of 3 naval ships
2. I am a Hobie sailor since more than 20 years and yes, I am experienced
3. I am living in Virginia Beach

I think that you are showing a lot of disrespect for those guys who are there to help you.

Maugan 17/ Mary: Have you ever thought what someone from government organisations has to risk to go after “experienced sailors”.
They don´t go out for fun, even if the skies are fine, they have to train new crews. Or do you want a helo pilot out there for the first time in 45 knots of wind or a captain on his 20.000 hp naval ship that has never faced those breakers?

I have been involved in numerous incidents SAR missions to search for “experienced sailors” . Not more than once was it life risking. I was always relieved when I got home with my crew uninjured. What should I have told their wives and kids, if I returned. “We had to go after “Some experienced sailors”??” or what?

If you were experienced, you would have never gone out that day!
The forecast was indicating rough conditions. These experienced guys were going out alone! Without company! In those conditions!

This incident should be a lesson for all those “experienced sailors”, they are no heroes like the man on the moon or whatever!

Fritz-R. Klocke

Fritz,
Why are you including me? I am totally on your side and totally against Maugan's side. I think you did not read the whole thread.

Sorry Mary, then I was misreading you!

Fritz:

I show them no disrespect. You misinterpret what I said/meant (which seems to be the popular thing to do around here)

I am NOT saying that this is wrong. My comments regarding them flying around on a sunny day were simply to counter the illogical statements made by those who are screaming bloody murder at the cost of the rescue operation. By all means correct me if I'm wrong, but wouldn't the cost per hour of operating a rescue chopper be the same no matter if it was flying around in circles or saving people off a sinking barge?

I have several buddies in the CG, I mean them no ill nor disrespect.