Politically Correct Absurdity of the Day, Nautical Edition

Will this ridiculous whining ever end when it comes to appeasing silly people? Logical sailors should simply ignore it.

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'Man overboard' is offensive and 'sportsmanship' isn't inclusive, says Royal Yachting Association
Story by Ed Griffiths 1 week ago 

"The boating term "man overboard" is offensive, and the phrase "sportsmanship" isn't inclusive, the national governing body for sailing has claimed.

"The Royal Yachting Association has suggested that these traditional sayings should be revised in an inclusive language guide.

"The body has said that "man overboard" should be replaced with "person in water", while "sporting behaviour" should be used instead of "sportsmanship".

"Some additional banned terms include "Seamanship", "Chairman" and "Mother duties".

"The national governing body for sailing, which was founded in 1875, urges members to use language which "honours and values" women and non-binary people within the sport and recreational activity and avoid the terms that "might not be comfortable for a person who recognises themselves to be a woman or non-binary".

"The guide suggests that the phrases can still be used to "raise the alarm where a person has fallen overboard to initiate the emergency procedures", but outside of these situations "person in water" is advised.

"Critics said the new language guidance would have past sailors from previous eras "turning in their graves".

"The Royal Yachting Association guide states: "Some language in sailing and boating environments might not value or represent people who identify as female or prefer gender neutral terms."

That's just tough!