Here's an interesting comment I received on the recent encounter by Idlewild: >One of the guys I work with lived in Darwin for many years, and has >boated extensively through Indonesia. He comments that often fishing >boats will pass immediately in front of you (almost colliding) as >they believe the evil spirits drop off their boat onto yours by >passing in this manner. Not so good for stress levels when on pirate >alert! > >Cheers, > >Glyn > >Glyn Dickson >McDell Marine Ltd >Direct dial: +64-9 813-9032 Fax: +64-9 813-9037