RE: It wasn’t bad luck. It was lousy planning that even the American Sailing Association wouldn’t endorse.
So, what they are decrying is NOT the attempt, but the poor planning that went with it ?
In other words, had they planned the odyssey correctly, taking into account weather and wind conditions, they would have been OK with the attempt ?
As per post 105, a 15 year old, Laura Dekker, is now going to try. At what age are you not willing to sacrifice a child for a sailing record? I wouldn't allow a 16 year old but then I value children lives, not useless records.