Coast guard rescues one British rower in Pacific; another rower still in trouble

At least you are safe and sound Sarah.

Very brave attempt.

The rowers should have to foot some of the bill for their rescue. More money that could be used elsewhere.

Why should my tax yen pay for someone's reckless adventure?

This is what is wrong with the world ... people like you that is so worried about where your tax money goes. Yes, it's unfortunate that she had to get rescued by did you know or even realize that she's actually trying to help humanity? See link to see the charities she trying to raise funds/awarness for: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-web/fundraiser/showFundraiserPage.action?userUrl=SarahOuten&faId=174959&isTeam=false

Perhaps a thought for your fellow human trying to help others?

serendipitous

The rowers should have to foot some of the bill for their rescue. More money that could be used elsewhere.

The rowers should have to foot the WHOLE bill for their rescue, and same for any other adventure seekers who run into trouble. Take the risk get caught out, pay the full price.

Hmm, what have you done for humanity today?

These wealthy adventurer's are just personal glory seekers. Who gives a flip if they have managed to row/run/cycle/sail faster than the last wealthy adventurer? As others here have already said they should have to pay every single Yen of the cost of their rescue.

ExportExpert

The rowers should have to foot the WHOLE bill for their rescue, and same for any other adventure seekers who run into trouble. Take the risk get caught out, pay the full price

Exactly right. It reminds me of the Tony Bullymore rescue a few years back and the amount it cost the Australian taxpayers. Maybe they should have compulsory insurance that they have to take out that can cover rescues like this. Similar to travel insurance, if you dont have it you pay yourself....

Can I just speak on behalf of all Brits for a mo and just thank the Japanese coastguard for their professionalism and kindness in risking themselves to rescue one of our own. I have no knowledge of whether she is a spoilt wealthy adventurer or is doing her bit for charity, but I just feel appreciation needs to be shown and credit given where its due. Thank you Japan.

OMGhontoni- sorry dude you certainly don't speak for me. I will speak on behalf of the English and apologise to Japan and their very brave coastguard for having to rescue this selfish, self-publicist. The so called "charity" angles on these things are nothing more than an elaborate tax evasion. Japan should charge these two idiots for the whole cost of each rescue then deport the pair of them.

Row your boat back home

That's right. Let's all stay in our safe little apartments and express false rage at every person who tries to do something daring and runs into trouble. That it is not easy is why these are "adventures" and not journeys out onto your balcony.

And let's set the same standard across the full range of maritime activities. If I or my kid gets blown out to sea on a beach raft and the Coast Guard has to do a search, then I should OF COURSE have to pay the entire bill.

If I have a jet ski accident, ditto.

If I get on an jetliner and it crashes into the sea, ditto.

The Coast Guard exists for all these life-saving purposes and more, at no or little recompense, as part of long-established international treaties. We ALL benefit.

But in the case of someone trying to do something challenging, like rowing or sailing a boat across the ocean, should it require any emergency response of any kind, MAKE THEM PAY!

And we can tell ourselves, as we change the TV channel, "It serves them right for being so silly/stupid/attention-seeking!"

Why should our tax money pay for her rescue?

The Coast Guard exists for all these life-saving purposes and more, at no or little recompense, as part of long-established international treaties. We ALL benefit.

Most of us don't undertake high-risk, perilous adventures and then expect other nations to foot the bill for our stupidity. Charge these dropkicks plenty, and if they can't pay, sue them. @ Cletus - I also remember that British geriatric Tony Bullimore chump who ended up costing the Aussie Navy half a million bucks because he was a garbage sailor - and the flog then refused to pay the bill!

hunter bumsfield it's called taking responsibilty, or at the very least take out insurance to cover this type of thing.

If you're in a jet liner crash you'd be covered by insurance.

why should everyone have to cover the costs of some ego who runs the gauntlet and fails?

I don't think we should be paying for the likes of someones hair brain scheme to get fame or fortune .

Everyone keeps talking about the cost of rescue, but isn't that whole point of a Coast Guard? They are around and you pay their salaries whether they are used or not...and as far as fuel costs, I assume they have to go on training missions where they actually use their boats...So stop being such Grinches and enjoy some good news for once...

It makes more sense to fund the rescue of these guys than to spend untold trillions on useless wars that accomplish precisely nothing.

MonkpawJun. 09, 2012 - 01:10AM JST

Everyone keeps talking about the cost of rescue, but isn't that whole point of a Coast Guard? They are around and you pay their salaries whether they are used or not...and as far as fuel costs, I assume they have to go on training missions where they actually use their boats...So stop being such Grinches and enjoy some good news for once...

Plus doing a real rescue provides even better training than a drill.

Well said Monkpaw

@StanThe Man:

So you dont think the Japanese costguard should be thanked and praised for their professionalism?

Well thats sad.

jojo

Well, the female rower may have had good intentions by trying to raise money but now she has defeated her purpose because she has now caused far more money to be spent on her rescue than she could ever raise for charity. That's why I think people who embark on high-risk adventures should take financial responsibility for any rescues that need to be made.

Thinking about paddling across the pacific ocean using a corn cobb and a teaspoon any one want to fund me?

Of course when i reach the other side, i want to claim all the glory !

Of course we shoudl think of the cost. It makes us feel better and allows us to vent outr anger at someone we can ridicule for not being safe enough.

For this is the modern world, safety first, individuality last.

She is an 'adventurer' if she was floating overboard a cruise ship and was rescued or a jet crash that is fine, but from her own personal will and being naive of the dangers and just boasting for personal and business marketing gains. She makes others pay for her mistake? for what? who is she? a nobody