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Comment on Tom Collins, Longtime Charter Broker, Dies by Larry

Larry — Wed, 20 May 2026 00:53:47 +0000

Barbara, we never met but Tom was a great friend when I captained boats out of Miami back in the late 70’s and early 80’s. I was very surprised to hear of his passing. I’m 70 now but he helped a young captain from the Midwest thrive in the big city of Miami. He trusted me when nobody knew me and helped me save a charter when engine problems risked a potential disaster in Bimini by sending parts via CHALKS that allowed me to complete the week and return to Miami without further incident. I wish I had been able to continue to work with him however I injured my back in Michigan at 25 and had to retire from sailing professionally. I wish you the best and hope this finds you well.
Sincerely, Larry from Toledo.

Comment on Charter Yacht Raja² for a Big, Bold Visual Experience: Sunday Superyacht Video by Alexander marcia

Alexander marcia — Sun, 10 May 2026 12:27:48 +0000

What stands out to me about Raja2 is that the design is not trying to be universally neutral. It has a clear point of view, which probably makes the charter experience much more memorable.

I also noticed Turkey is listed among her cruising areas.for guests comparing the East Med, the Turkish coast offers a very different style of itinerary, especially around Bodrum, Göcek and Marmaris.

Comment on Italian Prosecutors Blame Bayesian Crew, Not Weather, for Sinking by Clerveus aravna

Clerveus aravna — Sat, 02 May 2026 17:30:13 +0000

Good

Comment on Italian Prosecutors Blame Bayesian Crew, Not Weather, for Sinking by Bruce

Bruce — Sat, 02 May 2026 12:09:26 +0000

Imo this is a ‘Motor yacht’ Not a yacht or so called super yacht!.
I have read numerous reports over past year or more about this & as an amateur yachtie in Auckland NZ it beggars belief to me why no single report from many professionals have yet to name this vessel a ‘motor yacht’
Like many incidents, tragedies, accidents or whatever this is called historically it always in the end is caused by not only one bad issue happening at the time.
(namely Concorde)
Clearly the being a motor yacht the build of the vessel is designed around guest & owner comfort & not all out blue water Ocean passages!
Therefore multiple hatches & walk ways on outer extremities of vessel as opposed to the centre line on a serious or even normal type of ‘proper’ sailing vessel..
This being the case that appears to put the Bayesian in the ‘angle of down flooding’ at less than 50’ !
Much more I could comment but will leave it here for now.
Definitely very sad case for all concerned.

Comment on Italian Prosecutors Blame Bayesian Crew, Not Weather, for Sinking by Peter Reynolds

Peter Reynolds — Sat, 02 May 2026 08:14:47 +0000

Clearly, the only people to blame are the Italian government for granting the yacht a safety certificate. It is impossible to wind tunnel test such a large mast, so it can never be tested, which is the only way to test it’s stability in a squall. (exactly like wind turnnel tests of planes)(models won’t scale up in terms of their response to high winds)
The only way out of this for the government is to blame the crew and threaten them with manslaughter charges unless they own up to their supposed culpability, in return for a much lesser sentence. (suspended etc) I said this on youtube soon after the event.