Thank you, Fritz, finally someone who makes sense. To criticize the Coast Guard for flying because they’re not on a rescue mission just shows ignorance and arrogance. To commend these guys in any way shows the same ignorance and arrogance. They say they are experienced, but doesn’t that mean knowing when weather conditions are such that disaster is likely and knowing how to self-rescue when things go wrong? Going out in heavy weather to test your abilities is fine – so long as you go prepared to deal with the worst scenario without risking other lives. Maybe that means waiting until there is a fully supported race like the Tybee or other distance event where there are chase boats and other competitors nearby. Yes, the Coast Guard trains for things like this, and I know that like soldiers, firefighters and mountain SAR professionals, they love going out in tough conditions, but to use them as part of your bag of rescue tricks is irresponsible beyond belief and shows a complete disregard for the well being of others. I think these guys should get out their checkbooks and pay the Coast Guard for saving them. To beg for help finding their busted little boat is akin to tatooing a big 'L' on thier foreheads.