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Old 12-21-2008
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22 years in the worlds largest Navy, not once did we cruise the lower 40's on training missions.

I imagine some of those other countries, say Peru or such use the WWII surplus amphip ships we sold them to conduct training missions on a routine basis 2, 3,000 miles from base (Not a frigging chance).

They should have to post a bond, especially single handers which are patently sailing in violation of international maritime law (maintaining a proper, dedicated lookout at all times).
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