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On Jul 15, 2006, at 9:27 AM, George Huxtable wrote:

> It would be interesting to learn more, and no doubt it will all emerge
> in the end, but to my mind it is only right that the skipper should
> carry the can. It reinforces my prejudice, that such responsibilities
> should be given to grizzled old salts, and not to young ladies, no
> matter how many certificates they have collected; incorrect though it
> may be to say so or even to think so.

George,

Of course it's the skipper's fault, and it's almost inexcusable that 
she said it was not right to sack her.

I disagree with the rest.  Regarding the age of the master, there 
were plenty of masters age 21-30 in the days of sailing ships.  Hence 
age is immaterial.  Sex doesn't matter either; Linda Greenlaw is an 
example of an excellent female skipper.  This one just wasn't up to 
snuff.

Fred


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