http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=99718
FFS, if we have to waste anymore tax dollars on rescuing this idiot, I won't be impressed....

(Rant over)
We (i.e. Australian taxpayers) have forked out over $1million in rescue operations to save this guy twice over the past few years.Stereo wrote:I think the world needs adventurers like this....... Attempts to break world records is what forces technology to be improved.......
And where do you draw the line? We stop looking for him because he is out there sailing, do we also stop looking for mountain climbers? balooniers? People who ride their mx bike in the woods unsupervised?
That said... I dont konw this guy, or his history.... Perhaps he is a complete moron...
PLUS..... the unapologetic bastard makes dough by selling his story to the highest bidder and not once has he offerred to contribute anything to the rescue services who bail him out. This doesn't only include the Navy but all the other services involved ie volunteer coastguards, rescue choppers, our ambo's, hospitals and the rest.Colette wrote:We (i.e. Australian taxpayers) have forked out over $1million in rescue operations to save this guy twice over the past few years.Stereo wrote:I think the world needs adventurers like this....... Attempts to break world records is what forces technology to be improved.......
And where do you draw the line? We stop looking for him because he is out there sailing, do we also stop looking for mountain climbers? balooniers? People who ride their mx bike in the woods unsupervised?
That said... I dont konw this guy, or his history.... Perhaps he is a complete moron...
He is no adventurer imho
But he already had two goes. If he had half a brain he wouldn't need to be told he's a twat. If he gets into trouble a third time he should be left to drown. I'm not his mother!MrsDuane wrote:Atleast he is having a go?
and you don't see them racing up Mount Everest to rescue people - because they know the risks, and choose to go up there anyway.Glen wrote:Sir Edmund Hilary is an adventurer
dutchy wrote:White bikes are awesome
I am with Jess here, you people are all so meanMrsDuane wrote:Atleast he is having a go?
Does anyone really think if they dont spend that milion on him it could be better spent? It would just be wasted on some other wally anyway.
I know - leave him out there to die thats a better idea much cheaper.