Missed it by that much...

[WouldaShoulda]

Admiral Peary should be handed a HUGE bill by the USCG.

[CharlieCobra]

There was a 21 footer that made it. Unfortunately, it disappeared last year on it's way to Seattle or Ketchikan. Never was heard from or found. They had a PAN PAN out for it for about a month up here.

[ckgreenman]

Originally Posted by Giulietta

50 miles in 36 hours... (maybe more)....was he sailing at the speed of smell ???

OMFG. I can just imagine the phoyoshop pic for this one.

[camaraderie]

Note that this is not a West Coast only phenomena or a small boat only issue!
A week after rescue, sailboat runs aground at Hatteras | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com

[smackdaddy]

BFS* Proponent for sure. It must have been a really big, meticulous beauty to cover all that water and hit an unseen continent while below.

I'll take up for a lot of sailors. This guy? Swing away.

(Big Freakin' Sandwich)

[CharlieCobra]

I'd say that boat's wasted on the current owner, what a shame.

[smackdaddy]

And he's an Eastie. That's gonna leave a mark in the cup standings. Even the sleepy Westie guy didn't Gilligan this bad. The real question we should focus the debate on is:

How much does the US Navy charge to repair a rudder and unfoul a prop?

That's service, baby.

[scottbr]

Interesting story..... no I don't know him. Wonder if Vasco or Valiente know him.

More pics.


Opps, Now What??? - Boating & Fishing Information and Reports Forum - FairWeather


Island Free Press ...Local News

[Michael201]

I love the last bit of the article:

"With any luck, Yves Oger will once again be facing open seas, headed south to Charleston."

Maybe he should look for alternative transportation on land...

Pardon me, do you have any grey puopon?

[camaraderie]

Great links Scott...thanks!