SloopJohnB 322 Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 A bit of carnage from Day 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 If the trimmer had sheeted the kite, like the skipper had told him, they would have made it! Link to post Share on other sites
Richard2249 5 Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 Wonder what happened to the guy that jumped off just before they hit (0:20), can't imagine the bow wave of a supertanker offers much of a safer alternative... Link to post Share on other sites
SloopJohnB 322 Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 Update. Cowes Week Limited has been in contact with the hospital, the owner of the boat, and Associated British Ports (ABP) since the collision between a tanker and the racing yacht Atalanta earlier this afternoon. They are delighted to confirm that the hospital has discharged the injured crew member. An official investigation on the incident will be carried out in due course. A collision occurred this afternoon at Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week between the Class 4 boat Atalanta and an incoming tanker. One member of the crew was knocked overboard and is OK. A further crew member has been injured and has been taken to hospital. Cowes Week Limited is working closely with the emergency services and providing every support to the boat and its crew. Link to post Share on other sites
Matty 0 Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 If the trimmer had sheeted the kite, like the skipper had told him, they would have made it! if it was a cat it would have made it Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Yeah but it would probably have ended up a Mono Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Even if the trimmer had pulled the sheet on, and even if they had made it, they should STILL have had the book thrown at them by the harbourmaster and the courts. There's an exclusion zone around vessels over 500 tonnes for a reason, and if you "just make it" across the bow of a ship you should get absolutely no mercy. In Auckland Harbour the rules is: The 500 Ton Rule In areas near the approaches to harbours and ports, charts will show where all vessels must keep well clear of ships over 500 tons. Even if the ship is overtaking, stay at least 500 metres clear ahead and 100 metres from sides of all ships. (see: http://www.boaties.co.nz/regional-infor ... bylaw.html) Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 It is not uncommon in the Solent, especially during Cowes Week, for a ship to have a pilot boat ahead with flashing lights, sirens etc. You are not allowed to pass between the pilot and the ship. I would love to hear the conversation on board as they were approaching the ship. "Yeah, yeah, yeah....Nah." That guy is going to get it! Link to post Share on other sites
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