vanna,

Somewhat higher than my experience in 14 footers,however, my argument, originally,was the significance of any journey or performance,not just the skill or courage involved.For example I'm impressed by the courage of dissenters in totalitarian countries,their ordeals have some significance for the rest of us.

Banjo,

Agreed. I should have specified a Nobel prize for science or literature,or any significant scientific discovery or work of art.