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De: dahveed284

dahveed284 — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 12:25:58 +0000

People talk about the importance of having a fast enough boat to get out of a storm's path and now I can see it is important. With modern weather forecasting, you get often enough advanced warning to be able to clear out of the danger zone quickly.

De: Kruz Weg

Kruz Weg — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 11:23:40 +0000

Thomas, thumbs up, I am impressed how much passion you put in these guys obviously not capable to hold themselves out of disaster.
As a sailboat captain myself I probably would have left them earlier after the failed second attempt to put them out of danger, but you never know how far you feel a responsibility for a buddy boat when you did not experience the same situation.
What is clear here is that not only their boat was not seaworthy, but the captain / navigator would need as well some improvements about seamanship, navigation and weather routing. The ocean sailing knowledge of the captain was for sure not enough for blue water cruising, not even for coastal cruising.
I hope to meet you some day somewhere and share a beer with you, to tell you personally that I have the greatest respect how professional you handled this dangerous situation! Cheers!

De: benoit k

benoit k — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 11:09:02 +0000

great video Thomas! you made me feel like I was with on Be Free feeling the stress of the situation! Your big heart, patience and professionalism are amazing, Well done!
Do keep us updated about what happened to your friends who stayed at anchor in San Andres, are they safe?

De: SoundzAlive1

SoundzAlive1 — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 11:05:11 +0000

Thomas and excellent episode and a wake up call to many out there. Kudos to you and for keeping your cool more than most. Hope to see you here one day. André in Sydney

De: David A

David A — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 09:49:59 +0000

Well done Thomas – Smooth Sailing Regards

De: D McMullen

D McMullen — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 09:48:19 +0000

My main question while watching this ordeal is what is the extent of your liability if things end badly for them due to their poor seamanship?
It would be very easy to say none because you are not on their vessel, but could you be culpable for their fate by agreeing to Buddy sail? I mean, maybe they would not have sailed if you were not with them, but since you were they are now in danger.
After how many attempts to correct their sail and stress the importance of making way in the correct direction to get out of the danger zone are you no longer required to endanger yourself and your boat to protect or rescue them?

De: Garry Undy

Garry Undy — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 08:34:51 +0000

That's not a mistake it's helping out people! A mistake is not helping an DM turning your back!

De: Tony Chorley

Tony Chorley — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 07:59:48 +0000

Great job Thomas

De: Philippe Daudi

Philippe Daudi — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 06:04:25 +0000

Hello Thomas. Thanks for thus video and all your comments. Please see/read my impressions based on your version of the event:
1/BEFORE LEAVING SAINT ANDRES, YOU GIVE THE OTHER BOAT ALL INSTRUCTION, ROUTING AND STRING ADVISE THEY NEED.STOP!
2/ THEN YOU LEAVE. STOP!
3/ YOU INDUST SO MANY TIMES ON THEIR INCPETENCE AND STUPIDITY.
4/ I DI NOT AGREE WITH YOU WAITING OUT AT SEA AND TURNING BACK. YOU DO THAT ONLY IN A DISTRESS SITUATION.
5/ I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED YOUR VIDS AND YOUR COMMENTS. NOT THIS TIME. WHY? BECAUSE WE ONLY HEAR HOW GOOD YOU ARE AND HOW BAD AND STUPID THE OTHERS ARE. MAYBE THEY ARE! THOROUGH INSTRUCTIONS AND CHECK OF THE COMMUNICATION DEVICES BEFORE LEAVING.

CHEERS

De: Red sailor

Red sailor — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 05:51:24 +0000

Make a video about what a boat needs to be seaworthy