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Freak dinghy accident

Discussion in 'General Yachting Discussion' started by Pascal, Apr 6, 2026 at 5:23 PM.

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  1. Pascal, Apr 6, 2026 at 5:23 PM
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    Sad story out of Abacos. While this article doesn't mention it, according to local sources the couple were on a small inflatable, possibly as small as 8’.

    safety cut off are important, but maybe keeping a second one on board is a good idea…

    It s been blowing hard in the Bahamas over the last few days so I have a feeling it wasn’t the current which cause her to float away but the wind pushing the dinghy away.

    https://www.foxnews.com/us/american...-overboard-swept-sea-bahamas-boat-trip-police
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  2. LM Viking, Apr 9, 2026 at 9:25 AM
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    Looks like this story is getting s lot of press. Seems husband has been arrested there. Woman’s daughter is claiming her stepfather was abusive to her.
    Who knows?
  3. Ken Bracewell, Apr 9, 2026 at 9:57 AM
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    Detained, rather than arrested, I believe. I don't believe he's been charged with anything.
  4. LM Viking, Apr 9, 2026 at 1:52 PM
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    Sorry. Just read the headline. My bad.