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New Zealand Duo Rescued Near Fiji After Boat Sinks
Two New Zealand sailors, a man and a woman, have been rescued by the staff of a Fijian resort after the yacht they were sailing sank in waters between two Fijian Islands. The 46-foot yacht Touche hit a reef about … Continue reading
Jetties Prove to be Hazards in 2 Accidents Over Holiday Weekend
Two horrible accidents several hundred miles apart over Memorial Day weekend raise awareness to the danger of unlit jetties to cruisers at night. Rescue crews on Monday afternoon recovered the body of missing boater, 43-year-old David Whitlow of Hebron, Md., right next … Continue reading
ARC Europe Boat Abandoned; Crew Rescued
This is a great example of the maritime community coming together to help another vessel in distress. At around 22:30UT on Friday, approximately 330 nautical miles northeast of Bermuda, the yacht Outer Limits struck a submerged object, believed to be … Continue reading
D’oh! Don’t Forget to Plug the Boat Before Hitting the Water
You can bet this guy’s friends aren’t going to let this mistake go. A Coast Guard crew from Station Buffalo, N.Y., rescued a boater Sunday afternoon after the man’s vessel began taking on water in the Niagara River near North … Continue reading
Another Tragic Dinghy Death that May Have Been Avoidable
We never like to hear stories like these, but they are also a good reminder to take appropriate safety measures at all times, especially during rough weather. The crew of the 47-foot Musketeer of Stutton, a yacht from the Absolute … Continue reading
Bronze Age Boat Replica Sinks at Launch
Perhaps they should have tested this before all the crowds gathered around. The maiden voyage of a replica Bronze Age boat made in Kent had to be aborted when it failed to stay afloat. The vessel, which is called Boat … Continue reading
Ship of Dreams Lost on the Rocks
Before you take ownership of your boat, be certain to get insurance or you could have your dreams shattered like these cruisers. The owners of an uninsured yacht which smashed on rocks at the base of Mauao in New Zealand … Continue reading
GPS Records Suggest Aegean May Have Landed on Rocks
We were horrified to hear of another deadly accident off California’s coast during a yacht race last week. While initial reports thought that the yacht had collided with a large ship in the middle of the night, tracking information has … Continue reading
Coast Guard Halts Offshore Racing in CA While Examining 2 Fatal Yachting Accidents
Safety first! After the two recent deadly boating accidents in offshore races along the California coast, the Coast Guard has determined they need to further examine race courses and safety measures before allowing further racing. While we’re not exactly sure … Continue reading
New Video of Duck Boat Accident That Killed 2 Offers an Important Lesson
While this accident happened nearly two years ago, the video footage (below) is new and alarming. With the increase in texting and cell phone use that has taken place for people of all generations, it offers an important lesson in … Continue reading
Full Crew Farrallones Race Survivor Speaks Out
We can’t imagine how hard it was for Bryan Chong to write this letter, but we think he did an incredible job both honoring his crew mates and carefully examining if doing anything differently would have affected the outcome. All … Continue reading
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2 Dead After Cruise Line Doesn’t Rescue Adrift Boaters
Whether accidental or on purpose, this story is just tragic, and we certainly hope that it never happens again. The British captain of a cruise ship that failed to rescue three stricken Panamanian fishermen is said to be devastated by … Continue reading
5 Dead in Farallon Islands Race Crash
There is no doubt that the sailing world was stunned by this horrible accident during the Farallon Islands race over the weekend. Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of the friends and family of the victims. Four people who … Continue reading
Novice Cruisers Smash Boat into Reef 400 Yards into Short Voyage
Just more proof that sailing requires much more than a boat. Two “untrained” sailors who bought their yacht on eBay smashed their boat onto rocks after getting lost just 400 yards into what was believed to be one of their … Continue reading
Cruising Couple Presumed Dead in Marina Boat Fire
A crane was in place on Wednesday to recover a boat that burned last Friday in a marina fire that is believed to have killed a Bellingham couple. Crews believe they will find the remains of Jim Langei, 43, and … Continue reading
1 Dead; 8 Others Injured or Missing in Canadian Yacht Accident
Well, there are certainly bound to be a lot more questions about why nine people were on a 32 foot boat off the coast of Nova Scotia at this time of year. Yikes! Survivors of a yacht that broke down … Continue reading
Three Dead in Two Days of High Speed Crashes on the Water
The second straight day of death on the waters of Lake Dora stunned thousands who watched Sunday as a retired racing champion and another boater died in a high-speed collision during an annual regatta. Sunday’s crash took the life of … Continue reading
Family and Friends Search for Answers After Missing CA Man’s Boat Washes Ashore in Mexico
Unfortunately, the waters off Mexico prove to be unsafe once again. If you’re heading that way, be extra cautious. In mid-January a young house-builder and sailor, Donn Pinkney set off for an adventure sailing trip south from Dana Point in … Continue reading
Australian Cruiser Lost at Sea in MOB on Night Watch
They lived a sailing life, even owned and operated a sailing business, then sailed off from Australia’s Whitsundays inside the Great Barrier Reef to live and sail in the waters off Malaysia. So how did experienced sailor Carmel Brookes, from … Continue reading
Yacht Collision During Auckland Anniversary Day Sinks Restored Boat
The skipper of a yacht involved in a collision on Auckland’s waterfront on January 30 says he didn’t see the other vessel and is “mortified” about the incident. The two yachts collided near Princes Wharf just after midday, leaving one … Continue reading
