[quote=Wolfman]Well he is sailing in England. English people are notorious for overreacting like that. And local governments can be very prescriptive over there, they have no qualms about telling people what to do. The fact that they don't even know what type of boat he owns (Darts are probably the most popular Cat in England) tells me there are some facts missing.
That being said it looks like this guys is indeed an idiot! How many of us have ever called for help ourselves from the coast guard even when learning? A fellow boater holding up the mast or providing a tow to right the boat really doesn't count, everyone has had the occasional problem righting thier boat. Maybe a handfull of people have needed to call the coast guard due to massive boat failure or conditions suddenly changing. Not only that even when we push it most of us know our limits and when things get really dangerous we go in for a beer. Not many people don't realize that this sport carries some risk of injury and breakage, but he seems to ignore that.
I wouldn't hesitate to say that if he capsizes and is in the water long enough that someone calls 911 and the coast guard arrives, well I beg to differ on his opinion that he didn't need help. If you are competent and prepared for a capsize even if a spectator calls them, the coast guard should show up to find that you have sailed away and go and smack the spectator.
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