The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC February competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 13: Be taken back on board when I float at sea

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A clue to LIFEBOAT.
5 comments refer to this clue (from 5 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.Cryptic reading spoilt by the 'when'
2.WHEN is redundant
3.Why would you be rescued twice?
4."When" is surplusage, and this is not an accurate & lit.
5.The grammar of 'when I float at sea' doeen't work, alas, so a promising idea gets zero points — but I bet other judges will overlook this