tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4911321449529693051.post1178841361258358598..comments2009-11-19T16:54:57.150-08:00Christian Allairehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03544646646148370267noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4911321449529693051.post-9863507474303702002009-11-19T16:54:57.150-08:002009-11-19T16:54:57.150-08:00Hi Chris,<br /><br />A harrowing tale for sure. I understand your loyalty to your friend, but I must ask you a question and in your heart you know the right answer. Did you do the right thing? Abandoned you boat and put your life at risk for a situation you could ultimately not do anything about.<br /><br />I&#39;m not here to scold you Chris because you have more sea miles than I do and I wasn&#39;t there so I don&#39;t truly know what went down. You did the Christian thing trying to help your fellow man, but your responsibility as a captain is to your vessel first and foremost.<br /><br />What if Christa had broke loose. Losing a boat is something I can relate to and difficult to live with. But what if Christa had ultimately caused damage, injury or even death to another. Could you have lived with your decision then?<br /><br />If I am at an anchorage with friends or acquaintances, I&#39;m sure to discuss this eventuality and all understand clearly that in an emergency, each captain is responsible for his own vessel. This discussion will seem uncomfortable at the time, but will help everyone have a clear understanding and will help all survive a life threatening situation.<br /><br />Fair Winds Sir,<br />I admire your humanity, but please stay with the boat.<br /><br />Your once and future,<br /><br />Capt ChipChiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11904912983326825449noreply@blogger.com