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Sailboat grounding in Corolla, NC this morning

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  1. NYCAP123, Jun 25, 2020
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    I've helped on a few. Still easier than what he's currently going through. However if that is a Sun Odyssey 490 he's close to the limit for the ICW with a draft of 7'4" and a mast height of 65.25'. She might need to stay center channel and lean her way under the bridges. So let's say she needs to be outside. Why then was she so close to shore? With that mast and draft he wasn't going in Oregon. That means he was going around Hatteras. There's a whole deep ocean out there to be in.
  2. Norseman, Jun 25, 2020
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    Speaking of breakwater, here is a dedicated Captain: Steady as she goes on to the rocks..:D



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  3. 993RSR, Jun 25, 2020
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  4. 993RSR, Jun 25, 2020
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  5. NYCAP123, Jun 25, 2020
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  6. 993RSR, Jun 26, 2020
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    The plot thickens... So they were north bound from Miami. Two experienced delivery captains lost power and started sailing... wind went lite... took a snoozer... bump on the beach for 2 days then back underway. Should be ok on their resumes
  7. Capt J, Jun 26, 2020
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    Were they sleeping together? Why were they both sleeping at the same time? Sure, no insurance claim! :eek: you know it won't be important to put that on their resume.
  8. Soulstice, Jun 30, 2020
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    I love the commentary, Boom, Mama Mia! Lol
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