Stray Cat 5 Posted January 16 Report Share Posted January 16 Abandoned yacht off Waikalabubu yesterday. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chariot 149 Posted January 16 Report Share Posted January 16 That's very sad. Looks like a nice boat from what can be seen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madyottie 57 Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 Inspiration for American Magic. Too soon? Zozza and harrytom 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jon 155 Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 Keel fell off apparently Lookedlike this a little later Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tamure 413 Posted January 17 Report Share Posted January 17 wow! that is serious. Hit the bricks or bolt failure? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stray Cat 5 Posted January 20 Author Report Share Posted January 20 (edited) https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/heartbroken-couple-rescued-from-sinking-yacht-near-aucklands-motutapu-island/CQEI6NYT7OOTXMJNV3HIZ3LT74/ 😢☹️ Edited January 20 by Stray Cat L00seM00se 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zozza 127 Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 Uncharted rock? If so, that is a bit scary in such a popular sailing spot in the Gulf. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vic008 13 Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 A container? No mention of a rock. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deep Purple 234 Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 That little red sucker got my 1020 once. We bounced over it luckily with only a golf ball sized dent in the keel erice 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fogg 197 Posted January 20 Report Share Posted January 20 Yes you have to be really careful around that point. And the problem I’ve found there (and other similar spots) is that over-familiarisation over many years can easily leave to over-complacency. Not saying that’s what happened here but I know I’ve given myself a few ‘wake up calls’ over the years despite being in home waters! 😳 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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