So Newbiesailor, I have a question. If you and the "oar whore" (love that) were forced to paddle back to the sewage-soaked beach in order to rigg`er up, would you still get "in [censored]" from the coast-guard, or would they consider it as...time already served?
...It was just a question... you know - like an alternative ending or the "director`s cut".
may I suggest a title? ...How bout CAPTAIN POOPY AND THE OAR WHORE - ADVENTURE AT STINK BEACH !
...fine story and well told! I`m still laughing (so are the coast guards - I`m sure)
Signed,
Dave

...still in touch with my juvenile side.