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Thank you I was never sure and one day made a mistake caused a chap to get quite apoplectic that I didn't realise his was a ship. Some people are very sensitive about size of things aren't they

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Especially men.

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You are not wrong there

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I thought a boat was a submarine, I heard that on QI I think.
Are you taking your dog with you Tpin? Don't forget life jackets!

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He'll be long gone by then.

Safety is a main concern and a worry when sailing single-handed.

Falling overboard and seeing your boat disappear into the horizon would be horrific.

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My neighbour can vouch for that first time he ventured into the English Channel he had to be rescued. His boat hasn't left his garage since I think he scared himself he won't even tell his wife what really happened that day

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The UK is rather silly when it comes to boat ownership.

You buy a boat and you use it...no requirements for any sort of licence or certificate of competence..not even insurance.

We are a little too relaxed in our approach to the dangers...we have the Coastguard and RNLI to fall back on should we be in danger.

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Oooop's did not know about the spine injury my apologies's

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Don't bow to the pressure, Doc.

I'm not

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I know someone with a boat like that, last time I spoke to him he gave me the definition of a boat "A hole in water into which you throw money"

Unlike the others I think if you can make it to the Virgin Islands then go for it