Life is a risk. Dead five miles from home is just as dead as 5000 mile out. Indeed this young lady with all the equipment, training and such was taking less risk than many 16 year olds take everyday driving while texting or distracted by friends in 4000 pound machines going 60 MPH.
The point is that it was an unnecessary risk that endangered others.
Indeed this young lady with all the equipment, training and such was
And a seasoned sailor. Ian Kiernan, said it was FOOLISH.
taking less risk than many 16 year olds take everyday driving while texting or distracted by friends in 4000 pound machines going 60 MPH.
Which simply proves that 16 year olds have lousy judgment no matter where they are.