Rest in peace, HMS Bounty

The sailing world lost something of an icon today, with the sinking of the HMS Bounty. Claimed by the sea 90 miles southwest of Hatteras, NC during Hurricane Sandy. Fourteen of the sixteen crew members were rescued by the coast guard shortly after the distress call was sent out, and one of the two missing crew members, Claudene Christian, was found several hours later. The Captain, Robin Walbridge, is still missing. This struck a particular chord with me, since a good friend of mine used to crew the ship, and I had considered doing so myself recently. To the friends and family of Capt. Walbridge, my prayers and thoughts are with you.