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I don't see it that way. Anyone who sails offshore will do things differently than when they are sailing coastally. Your spares list will be much greater offshore than for a day sail. You might reef earlier offshore.When inside the rescue boundary of lifeboat services, they run the boat as close to 100% as they dare, then peg it back as they lose cover (e.g. on transatlantic) to a minimum of 85% before dialling it back up as they reach cover again.
Am I being an old fogey, or is this irresponsible to say the least, and basically risking not just the crew but the rescue personnel - remember the helo crew lost in 'Perfect Storm', a true story ?!
That isn't irresponsible, it is boat management.