REGARDING your report of two fishermen who were rescued off the coast at the weekend (Echo, June 16).

I’m sorry, but to put out to sea then go three miles out in a boat that looks more suited to a jaunt around South Shields Marine Park is begging for trouble.

I mean let’s face it, most people would hide their heads in shame instead of standing proudly beside what could of been the cause of their untimely demise.

They didn’t have life belts on, couldn’t swim, ran out of petrol and didn’t tell anyone where they were.

I wouldn’t put their names forward to go on Mastermind.

I had to check the calendar to make sure it wasn’t April Fools Day, and no, the boat isn’t pea green and I can’t see any owl or a pussy cat for that matter.

Now the bold Mr Westmorland is planning to go out again next week.

Does he have no thoughts for his safety, his family or any consideration for the RNLI? Or is it just he has a death wish and he wants to see his name in print again? Well carry on Mr Westmorland you will soon feature in the obituary column.

John Cumberland, Rushyford.