sinking of 28ft sailboat

[Cruiser2B]

Coast Guard Saves Man After 28-foot Sailboat Sinks Off NC Coast | Cruising Compass

Was reading this article and name, boat sounded familiar so I looked here and it appears to be Triton318. Anyone have any amplifying information?

[Suijin]

Yep that's him alright

[rebel heart]

The weather, at least at Atlantic Beach, NC. What the heck happened?

Wind Speed 13 mph (NE)
Max Wind Speed 16 mph
Max Gust Speed 23 mph
Visibility 10 miles

Max Temperature 73 °F
Min Temperature 54 °F

[pete33458]

Could be anything I guess. Since he was fortunately rescued, I suspect we will be able to find out. Thanks again, USCG.

Don't you just hate it when your keel falls off?

pete

[ontherocks83]

Glad to hear he was rescued so promptly! Hope to find out what happened

[Cruiser2B]

Thankfully he is safe. I hope he comes on as I hope to find out. This is the second lost in as many years off or near Hatteras. Triton#374 was lost last year off NC.

I am thinking that the keel didnt fall off this full keel boat but I could be wrong. I know not all tritons had encapsulated ballast.


As stated, Thank you USCG

[Cruiser2B]

Any news?

[CaribbeanCraig]

I was curious myself .

[Tar34]

Bump to keep current.

[Cruiser2B]

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