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Old 07-06-2018, 17:25   #1
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Family of three rescued from sinking sailboat near Haiti

https://www.maritime-executive.com/a...iti#gs.knpTs5E

Happily, no casualties.

Seems unusual that if the vessel were sinking it would also capsize? Must be a bit more to it...
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Was it a motor vessel? Some of those will turtle
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I believe it said sailing vessel but did mot specify mono or multi...
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Re: Family of three rescued from sinking sailboat near Haiti

Definitely said sailing yacht
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Re: Family of three rescued from sinking sailboat near Haiti

There is another thread on this already.
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There is another thread on this already.


Care to post a link? Search of key words didnt find another thread
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Care to post a link? Search of key words didnt find another thread
I would but mobile app search STILL sux! And has for ages.

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Here ya go:

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Re: Family of three rescued from sinking sailboat near Haiti

Glad to hear everyone was OK, did not report what caused the sinking
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Re: Family of three rescued from sinking sailboat near Haiti

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Not sure if this link will work but it is from two days ago


Any more info on Lost Marbles rescue off Puerto Rico - Page 2 - Cruisers & Sailing Forums


It appears it was a sailing catamaran . probably a Prout
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Close call ! Murphy's law !
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