I am getting a bit fed up here. I do not remotely understand why you have to try to be polite.

There is not a problem. I never stated there was. I simply requested if anyone knew if there was a law on this matter and it seems no one does know of one. If there was a a law it would be interesting to know what it is - thats it - its that simple.

As often happens there were some interesting experiences relating to the subject from overseas ports and I for one learnt a bit from that. Others also seemed interested and made comments.

The thought had come to mind because a sailing cat does not have the speed to run from some storms whereas all my previous boats had that option. There is no more to it than that.

However this does not seem good enough for you and Haydn - you try to make an issue out of it.

All I can say is please try and get a life.

I have never seen this subject raised before on the forum and I and others found the small discussion interesting but some just have to step in and start the really silly points that you are making. .