Really, they did (Link to the full episode NSFW). Perhaps their recent episode lampooning the show Whale Wars hit a bit close to home? These idiots just managed to get their new speedboat, which was built to break speed records, smashed by a... whaling vessel. I know those speedwhalers can probably do a good, solid B+ 20 knots but um, guys, step on the gas much?
At the beginning of Operation Waltzing Matilda, Watson talked up the impact the Ady Gil, formerly known as Earthrace, would have in confronting whalers. He said the boat, with a top speed of up to 50 knots (58mph) and able to dive under waves completely, would "give us the speed we need to intercept the harpooners. This vessel is twice as fast as a harpoon vessel".
Mmmm... Yeah.
I will say that I'm impressed by the fact that Greenpeace calls him an eco-terrorist. That's some endorsement, I admit.
I saw this guy on some show yesterday claiming they are the victims in this incident but as they say, you can't be both the pimp and the prostitute. The older video right below shows that the Sea Shepherd people have been throwing their muscle around so their shock plays a bit thin with me. Really, they shouldn't be surprised if or when the Japanese whalers return the favor.
The collision with the speedboat is below. That loud, screeching noise you hear? That's the sound of $2 million dollars being flushed down your low flow toilet. It's like the story of the guy who wrecks his brand new Porsche on the way home from the dealership - because he parked it on the railroad tracks. Here's hoping there's a "no ramming Japanese whaling vessels" clause in their insurance policy:
Kelly McParland over at the National Post is feeling some of the same vibes.
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