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Row your boat

2005 Reader Submission
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A middle-aged couple trying to spice up thir relationship set off for a romantic cruise in Dublin bay in their rowing boat. They soon lost control of their boat which was, incedentally, not even equipped with basic safety equipment, and found themselves drifting across the entrance to Dublin Port. A call from the lady's mobile alerted the coastguard who swiftly saved them from being run over by one of the huge cargo ships or ferries that enter or leave the port. One coastguard official likened it to "having a picnic on the runway of an international airport". I would like to nominate our salty sea dogs for Honourable Mentions due to the high awareness of water safety in Ireland, especially after the ad campaigns and various boating and drowning incedents in Ireland through the years.

Submitted on 12/07/2005

Submitted by: Buckles
Reference: Irish Times (August 2005)

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Greg said:
Neutral: Honorable Mention
I think this is dumb enough to be worthy of consideration.


James said:
Neutral: Honorable Mention
While I would have liked a more descriptive write-up, there is plenty of info (and humor) here. I certainly appreciate tales of nautical incompetance, and venturing out in a rowboat...anywhere...without basic safety equipment is stupid in and of itself. Drifting into the shipping lanes in a rowboat sans safety gear is a disaster waiting to happen. I'll vote with Greg...


Jack said:
Neutral: Honorable Mention
I'll go for an HM. Fortunately, the couple did have at least one essential piece of emergency gear: a mobile telephone, else it might have wound up as a DA nomination.


Tracy said:
Neutral: Honorable Mention
Don't think it's particularly outstanding though


Jorge said:
Neutral: Honorable Mention


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