Why were they even at sea?

There will be many questions and many answers about the fate of the HMS Bounty during hurricane Sandy. Here is an insightful article from my favorite lady sailor on the subject:
http://sailingsimplicity.com/r-i-p-hms- ... ng-at-sea/
http://sailingsimplicity.com/r-i-p-hms- ... ng-at-sea/