Timothy Shaddock and dog rescued

[El Pinguino]

https://www.9news.com.au/national/sy...d-7006262ef232

It would appear he did not only lose electronics but also his rig.

[akopac]

Originally Posted by El Pinguino

https://www.9news.com.au/national/sy...d-7006262ef232



It would appear he did not only lose electronics but also his rig.

I just spoke with him and specifically asked if he lost his rig. His answer was NO. He and the fishing boat both were near or in hurricane Calvin He lost his tillerpilot off Baja, he was hit by 2v ery large waves near or in the ITCZ. One broke his rudder assembly, the other dislodged his main halyard. He went up the mast to fix it but unclear if he got it. Tym is a lifetime competent sailor. He just ran into tough conditions

[DoubleBraid]

Hi, I'm an old friend of Tim's & I'm wondering how to make contact with him? I'd like to wish him well from myself & others.

Can you offer any advice please?

Originally Posted by akopac

I just spoke with him and specifically asked if he lost his rig. His answer was NO. He and the fishing boat both were near or in hurricane Calvin He lost his tillerpilot off Baja, he was hit by 2v ery large waves near or in the ITCZ. One broke his rudder assembly, the other dislodged his main halyard. He went up the mast to fix it but unclear if he got it. Tym is a lifetime competent sailor. He just ran into tough conditions

[akopac]

Originally Posted by DoubleBraid

Hi, I'm an old friend of Tim's & I'm wondering how to make contact with him? I'd like to wish him well from myself & others.



Can you offer any advice please?

Try his WhatsApp number

[DoubleBraid]

Originally Posted by akopac

Try his WhatsApp number

Thank you, unfortunately we only have old numbers & we were relying on FB until Tim deleted his account. Perhaps you would be kind enough to forward a message?

[Unicorn183]

I’m glad Tim survived. From news photos, he looks like the experience aged him 10 years but I’m sure he will bounce back.

His boat looks like a Warram cat.
As mentioned above, Tim is an experienced sailor.
Strange there is no mention of an EPIRB.
And no sat phone or passage plan with friends on shore?
Hopefully the details will come out in due course for us to learn from.

[akopac]

He had a garman inreach I believe. I text him quit a bit.

[category4jay]

So did they scuttle the Warram or is still bobbing around the ocean?

[boatman61]

Originally Posted by Unicorn183

I’m glad Tim survived. From news photos, he looks like the experience aged him 10 years but I’m sure he will bounce back.

His boat looks like a Warram cat.
As mentioned above, Tim is an experienced sailor.
Strange there is no mention of an EPIRB.
And no sat phone or passage plan with friends on shore?
Hopefully the details will come out in due course for us to learn from.

Looks like a Tiki 26..

[Training Wheels]

Originally Posted by boatman61

Looks like a Tiki 26..

Yes, it was a Tiki 26.

[psk125]

Originally Posted by El Pinguino

https://www.9news.com.au/national/sy...d-7006262ef232

It would appear he did not only lose electronics but also his rig.

Photos in the news report show his mast still standing.

[boatman61]

Originally Posted by psk125

Photos in the news report show his mast still standing.

That's all Tiki's have, the gaff wing sail does not require a boom..

[akopac]

Originally Posted by category4jay

So did they scuttle the Warram or is still bobbing around the ocean?

No, but Calvin did probably…

[akopac]

Originally Posted by boatman61

Looks like a Tiki 26..

He just had a inreach

[Chotu]

Looks like Tim didn’t pack himself a razor or an electric clipper. To me, that’s a pretty essential part of living aboard. When that much hair grows, it makes you a little bit crazy lol.

Pretty good survival skills at sea. I’m surprised he was able to catch enough fish.