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Whilst I gather the weather was pretty nasty during this incident, I am somewhat concerned that someone holding a "Day Skipper" ticket (or whatever you wish to call it) felt unable to helm the boat.
This is someone that is "technically" qualified to charter and skipper boats in this and other countries (via an obtainable ICC). Methinks the standards may need to be raised somewhat?
Day Skipper - a person who can confidently sail a familiar yacht, in familiar waters during the hours of day light. One can complete the course and be awarded the course completion certificate if they have 10 days at sea and 4 night hours and 100 miles experience before starting the course.