[DJ MacWoW]

Dead five miles from home is just as dead as 5000 mile out.

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.

[ejonesie22]

You assume that all 16 year olds have lousy judgment. I know a few who most certainly do not including one who is the son of a car club buddy. His now 17 year old has insisted on driving schools, refuses to allow cell use in his car, checks it over weekly himself for performance and safety as his father has taught him.

You should read this girls blog for a little insight.

While I agree as a sailor myself with Ian about the Southern Ocean and think she should have taken a longer more northerly path that is the only issue I have with any of this.

I guess my standards and ideas are dated.