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Old 11-05-2008, 15:28   #1
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Location: Nevis, West Indies
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Capsize off the New Jersey Coast

The weather was pretty challenging in the Atlantic east of New Jersey on Friday. A solo sailor ventured out in winds reportedly blowing 40-55 kts, and suffered a capsize. He was rescued after spending 15 hours overnight atop his boat's floating hull.

I wonder about his decision to set out in that kind of weather, but his excellent judgement in having a survival suit aboard most certainly saved his life. The water temperature was 58 F.

NBC40.net :: News

Click on the red "Video Included" button to see a video report.

(p.s. Please don't turn this into another multi vs. mono argument!)
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