When something happens on a boat you need your dispassionate logical head on....unfortunately when faced with a serious situation we go into panic mode....something that might have easily occurred to the skipper while anchored in a quiet bay may be the last thing on his mind. So I think we need...
Interestingly, we are all arguing over what to do…the skipper would probably be equally confused with the added concern of a frightened family and a violently pitching craft
This recent story is a good example
Exmouth RNLI rescues motor yacht in 11-hour operation
If you have ever tried to hire a boat for the day you will know how expensive that can be....if you then want to add the cost of hiring a crew of highly skilled people at a moments notice...pay them...