Tasmanian Yacht runs aground

[Rustic Charm]

Originally Posted by Steady Hand

I have not yet been to Australia or Tasmania, but I can imagine that the humor you have shown will be appreciated by those from there.

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Humor Amidst Tragedy

I know that in most cases there is a taboo against any humor associated with what may be a tragedy. But, as I see it, it is also something wonderful about the human spirit to see that even in the darkest moments of life there can be something that causes one to laugh. It is that humorous spirit that keeps people living, despite the hardships. Of course not everyone will feel thajt way, but it is how I look at it.

Here are a few quotes some might enjoy:

“There is a saying in Tibetan, 'Tragedy should be utilized as a source of strength.' No matter what sort of difficulties, how painful experience is, if we lose our hope, that's our real disaster.”
― Dalai Lama XIV

“The world is a tragedy to those who feel, but a comedy to those who think.”
― Horace Walpole
“Life is a comedy to those who think, a tragedy to those who feel.”
― Jean Racine
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In Australia, we just say 'bugger'.

But I like how the yanks say it, 'doh'!

[Bill Balme]

Looks like they could have done a much better job of trimming the jib - it's so full they must have been making way more leeway than necessary.
Hopefully all will be repaired, they won't lose faith and they'll give it another go...

[Waboson HR352]

60 KPH winds, if you can't sail that in Tassie take up golf.

[Jenta]

Originally Posted by monte

Nice to see it recovered, nasty conditions! I'm surprised no one mentioned the two guys obviously molesting a sheep 7 seconds from the end of that vid. What the hell is going on down there in Tassie?!

I was trying to figure out how tying a line to a rock like that was really going to help the situation. But now that I know it was a sheep, well - that makes much more sense.

[JPA Cate]

Steady Hand,

There are a few "modern" boats in Tassie, but many steelies, and also many timber boats. Some year you might be interested to come to the Wooden Boat Festival there. Not that you would buy one, but some of the old timber yachts are some of the best eye candy in the world.

Hope the folks from Moonshine get a good, and quick, fix. Pretty d--n scary situation, can't steer, can't motor, and water coming in too fast for their pumps. Some would intentionally ground it under those circumstances, to prevent total loss.

Ann

[Rustic Charm]

Originally Posted by Waboson HR352

60 KPH winds, if you can't sail that in Tassie take up golf.

It was a lot more than 60kmh. still shouldn't have happened but it was certainly more than 32 knotts. Even the video shows that I think.

[Steadman Uhlich]

Originally Posted by Ann T. Cate

Steady Hand,

There are a few "modern" boats in Tassie, but many steelies, and also many timber boats. Some year you might be interested to come to the Wooden Boat Festival there. Not that you would buy one, but some of the old timber yachts are some of the best eye candy in the world.

Hope the folks from Moonshine get a good, and quick, fix. Pretty d--n scary situation, can't steer, can't motor, and water coming in too fast for their pumps. Some would intentionally ground it under those circumstances, to prevent total loss.

Ann

Hi Ann,

Yes, wooden boats are "eye candy" to me, even if they are old, weathered, working boats. I spent several hours yesterday admiring many classic yachts both large and small ($ and $$$$). While I have never owned one, and may never in the future, some of them just look so beautiful, that they are tempting to imagine being their caretaker for a while.

I admire craftsmanship in any material, and wood lends itself to great expression and character. Would love to see the boat festivals around the world, if I could.

Classic and Traditional boats are really my favorites to draw and paint too (for pleasure and as a professional artist).

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Good point too about the possibility that an intentional grounding may be the best solution if a boat is taking on water, uncontrollably.

[Limitless37]

Originally Posted by arsenelupiga

this weather does not look all that much. hard to see why sails and motor would not push more in desired direction.

It's always sad to see a yacht run aground, maybe fatigue was a factor.

[monte]

It looks pretty windy and pretty bloody cold too. Not much you can do with no rudder. It looks like little toot being towed behind didn't survive as well as the mothership

[Biggusstickus]

Originally Posted by monte

Nice to see it recovered, nasty conditions! I'm surprised no one mentioned the two guys obviously molesting a sheep 7 seconds from the end of that vid. What the hell is going on down there in Tassie?!

HEY!!!!!!! Leave my Girlfriend out of this

[Wotname]

Originally Posted by monte

Nice to see it recovered, nasty conditions! I'm surprised no one mentioned the two guys obviously molesting a sheep 7 seconds from the end of that vid. What the hell is going on down there in Tassie?!

SOP and besides, nothing else to do until the tow truck comes...

[socaldmax]

Originally Posted by monte

Nice to see it recovered, nasty conditions! I'm surprised no one mentioned the two guys obviously molesting a sheep 7 seconds from the end of that vid. What the hell is going on down there in Tassie?!

Is that unusual?

[olaf hart]

You guys are confusing us with EnZed.

Down here we keep it in the family.

[Wotname]

Originally Posted by olaf hart

You guys are confusing us with EnZed.

Down here we keep it in the family.

Yep, that's the main reason for the very low murder clean up rate down here; everyones DNA is the same…

Apologies to the OP for the thread drift

[lordgeoff]

Originally Posted by olaf hart

You guys are confusing us with EnZed.

Down here we keep it in the family.

Diverging a tad. ....apparently AFL (real Australian football) had no trouble getting big crowds to the games in Tasmania but just couldn't make any money. Unfortunately the AFL were only selling one Family Pass to each game......