I just finished reading Adrift which, of course, is the book written by Steve Callahan about 76 days that he spent at Sea in an Avon life raft after his boat sunk during a solo Atlantic crossing. A great read—HIGHLY recommended. As I was reading it, I found myself thinking how great it would be to have a running commentary from Doug about the situation and various decisions—although that could lead to some pretty heated discussions at the next Board of Directors meeting. <br><br>Chris, a huge surprise to me in reading the book was the treatment that the Callahan family received at the hands of the U.S. Coastguard. Recognizing that in this particular situation there was little they could do to effect a rescue, it seems that their response to the family was callous, at best. Any ideas why? Other reports I have heard and read about of Coast Guard activity present a much different and more positive picture. <br><br>Robb