Further reinforcement of very old stereotype

[ChrisE]

I leave you to guess the gender of the skipper of GM IV at the time of the yot-reef encounter /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

The Times has more details of this story, the Anvil Point story and two sad stories about mariners in Sweden and Norway.

 

[snowleopard]

Not a good week for female sailors- here

 

[jimi]

In all seriousness I do'nt think women have sufficient spacial awareness to be in charge of boats in pilotage situations cos they can only think in 2 dimensions rather than 3.

 

[Evadne]

I know what you mean, but I find that I have trouble with pilotage once the boat has a significant velocity in all three dimensions as well.

 

[jimi]

Had a sex change Dave? Personally I've always thought depth an important consideration whilst piloting.

 

[Ships_Cat]

I think shoe sizes are only one dimensional and they still buy ones that are too small.

John

 

[savageseadog]

From the YBW account " The vessel sustained damage to her starboard side, amidships. The 32-year-old woman skipper, a male first mate, 24, and female helper, 48, called for help, and were evacuated, along with the three teenage crew. "
So what was the female helper doing? helping them to go aground?

 

[AlienP2]

The skipper skips, the mate, erm, mates and the helper calls for help.

Good job they had her on board really.

 

[billmacfarlane]

Not a god week for male skippers matey. Don't forget the skipper has the ultimate responsibility.

 

[Sans Bateau]

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In all seriousness I do'nt think women have sufficient spacial awareness to be in charge of boats in pilotage situations cos they can only think in 2 dimensions rather than 3.

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Makes sense, I guess thats why Day Mellon's boat is a cat, no keel to worry about!