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Scairp

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29. I was reading about this yesterday on CNN.com

Reply to Pachamama (Original post)

Tue Apr 17, 2012, 12:23 AM

Apr 2012

And I too extend my condolences to you for the loss of your friends, and I would like to make certain that you refrain from reading any comments regarding this story on sites like CNN. It upset me and I don't know any of them nor do I even sail. Just...avoid any comment boards, for the sake of your blood pressure.

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Sailing Fans Reeling Over Yacht Race Death- 4 still Missing [View all] Pachamama Apr 2012 OP

Oh, pacha mama. I am so, so sorry for your loss and for all the friends and families of cbayer Apr 2012 #1

You have my sincerest condolances kentauros Apr 2012 #2

The weather on Saturday was beautiful and clear.... Pachamama Apr 2012 #4

We bought our boat in the delta and kept it in the bay for 3 months before coming down here. cbayer Apr 2012 #11

Thanks for the lucid explanation kentauros Apr 2012 #17

From the article "The power of those waves is incredible." panzerfaust Apr 2012 #3

"A Parable of Immortality".... By Henry Van Dyke Pachamama Apr 2012 #7

This is very sad indeed. peace13 Apr 2012 #5

We need to hope for miracles, always.... Pachamama Apr 2012 #13

I'm so sorry, Pachamama. EFerrari Apr 2012 #6

Thanks Elizabeth.... Pachamama Apr 2012 #9

This kind of news is life changing. EFerrari Apr 2012 #25

Bat girl who greeted Bonds after 500th homer among missing sailors n2doc Apr 2012 #8

Question. disndat Apr 2012 #10

Yes, they are required by both the US Coast Guard and Racing Committee.... Pachamama Apr 2012 #14

I've sailed but never raced. lumberjack_jeff Apr 2012 #12

They are used, but usually in really bad conditions when on deck. Sometimes a rogue wave comes Pachamama Apr 2012 #15

I guess I'm just a conservative sailor. lumberjack_jeff Apr 2012 #16

What a trajedy TuxedoKat Apr 2012 #18

What were the safety requirements for this race? mash412 Apr 2012 #19

Not sure - but they would follow the OYRA rules and US Coast Guard and US Sailing guidelines Pachamama Apr 2012 #22

I agree with your thoughts. HooptieWagon Apr 2012 #26

My heart goes out to the families hootinholler Apr 2012 #20

Thanks Hoot.....The families are in shock.... Pachamama Apr 2012 #23

Back at ya hootinholler Apr 2012 #27

I know the area and of the water dangers of which you speak. dixiegrrrrl Apr 2012 #21

I am so, so very sorry. ((((hugs)))) nt riderinthestorm Apr 2012 #24

The Gulf Coast Morn's with you and all of our sailing bretheren Sgent Apr 2012 #28

I was reading about this yesterday on CNN.com Scairp Apr 2012 #29