More like the thrill of survival. I'd want to do it just to know that I could. If I failed, then at least I know that I gave it my best shot, and couldn't do it. I'm sorry if that challenge doesn't appeal to you people, and being called "disgraceful" for having an adventurous spirit is somewhat laughable.

"I've sailed for 20 years blah blah blah blah..."

I hear this crap from everyone. I've sailed for ... let see... 23 minus 13... 10 years, so roughly half of what you've been experienced to. Who cares. We could go into long digressions about whose sailing dick is bigger, but when it comes down to the decision as to whether or not to sail that day, its up to me, not all you people.

I'll leave it at that.

As for the comment that said mentioned that I was criticising the CG for flying around. Thats ludicrous. I was merely pointing out the error in logic when people say that, to go rescue these guys it cost $18,000... when I'd wager to say that it costs that to operate the chopper any other day of the week.

I swear, trying to get my point across to some of you is like yelling at a mango tree. Why don't we just agree that we have differring opinions and move on, because its quite apparent that the two sides of this arguement are entrenched.