Indeed, they do great work, good to see everyone recovered safely.

RNLI

Les your private life is your own business…

Absolutely. They do a great job. Would always give them a few quid. You know the money will be used appropriately.

Not all people who find themselves in these situations go out with the intention of getting into trouble, they got caught in strong winds and repeatedly capsized according to the report, there is no more information in the above article they may have had full gear with them or summer sail gear. Unless you have more information it would be harsh to call them clowns. They are partaking in a sport that requires wind, normally it would/should be no problem to a sailor with a bit of experience. Luckily that we have a great volunteer based group like the RNLI to render assistance if and when they are needed.

I never questioned their intentions. I said they were idiots to go out in this weather in a dinghy. And I stand by that statement- they were/are idiots and should have to pay costs for the rescue.

Only they didn’t ask to be rescued. They could argue they would have made it in themselves.

These guys are sailing an olympic class and are out training in high speed conditions – necessary for the standard of saling they are undertaking. Your negative comments I’m sure will only be superceeded by comments about Ireland’s performance at the games. Fair play to them to training hard. Note that the Lifeboat were called by a walker on the pier, there is no doubt that they would have made it home – with room to spare.

100% – Olympic high performance skiff, you need to be out training in these conditions. Maybe having a powerboat on hand could be handy though?

RNLI are always available to save lives at sea and don’t Judge, someone needs help, they give it and then go home.