cam 0 Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 An unusual level of detail in this story. Glad it ended well. sounds like they were lucky the coastguard boat was handy, well done to the centerport crew on board http://nz.news.yahoo.com/a/-/top-stories/13922720/yacht-rescued-in-wellington-harbour/ Link to post Share on other sites
Brendon 0 Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 A lot more detail in that report than on Stuff. Was a beautiful fine day with light northerly. About 2 this afternoon I had a look across the harbor from a tall building and saw two yachts were out sailing, then I looked south and saw the dark clouds of the southerly front coming in, so thought they should be heading for home. But I had to return to work so missed this episode. Link to post Share on other sites
TimB 7 Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Hmm, i would think a sharp knife on the halyards could have had the sails dropped pretty quick. Then out with the anchor and over side with the same knife to clear the prop. But that would mean seamanship wouldn't it. Link to post Share on other sites
ab1974 1 Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Was thinking the same Tim. However media often miss out critical facts than could have impacted their ability to do the logical...... Link to post Share on other sites
w44vi 17 Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 "She was south of Somes Island in the Wellington Harbour and had lines (ropes) from her sails caught around her prop. This meant she was unable to drop her sails and could not use her engine. She also could not deploy her anchor" I wonder why they couldn't deploy their anchor ? Link to post Share on other sites
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