Tag Archives: rescues
French Sailors Rescued 1,400 Miles Offshore Thanks to Ample Communication Devices
The U.S. Coast Guard, Canadian Joint Rescue Coordination Center Halifax, a Canadian Forces CC-130 Hercules and two merchant vessels worked together to rescue four French sailors more than 1,400 miles east-northeast of Provincetown, MA last Thursday. The 600-foot tanker Unique … Continue reading
A Man and His Boat: Joyan Refuses Rescue to Stay with His Boat, Will Try Again
Greater love hath no sailor but he that refuses to leave his boat even though it’s capsized in the Atlantic Ocean. Famed professional sailor Francis Joyon, standing on the keel of his upturned boat IDEC, in which he was trying … Continue reading
Joyan’s Record Attempt Cut Short–Very Short
We’re quite certain that this won’t get him down, and that it won’t be long before he leaves for another record attempt. Francis Joyon only got to sail seven hours into his Transatlantic record attempt before he capsized his 30 … Continue reading
Rambler 100 Righted and Drawing Attention Ashore
We’re happy to see that this record-setting boat was able to be salvaged and will sail again after some repair. The maxi yacht, which lost its keel and capsized off Fastnet Rock with 21 people on board earlier this week … Continue reading
Rambler 100 Capsizes in Fastnet
In a shocking turn of events, Rambler 100 capsized during the Fastnet Race on Monday afternoon after it lost its keel bulb 12.5 miles offshore from Baltimore, County Cork. While reports have still been trickling in as to the details, … Continue reading
Canadian Sailor Gets Really Lucky Off Australia’s Coast
For an allegedly experienced sailor, his lack of preparedness is quite shocking. This guy really lucked out. A lone Canadian yachtsman says he’s lucky a long out-of-date battery still powered his emergency beacon when he struck trouble in wild weather … Continue reading
Dutch Cruisers Saved in Daring Rescue Off Britain’s Coast
Both the rescuers and the distressed cruisers were lucky to have come out of this one on the right end. Two Dutch sailors were rescued this week in rough conditions and at great risk to the rescuer when their yacht … Continue reading
Cruisers End Up Battered and Stranded on Australian Reef
We’re glad to see this couple made it out of this safe and sound, but it’s a reminder of the strength of currents and the importance of having an EPIRB. At the end of a long but successful voyage across … Continue reading
