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Old 11-02-2017, 15:14   #1
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Just in... 14 sailors rescued from the dismasted racing yacht Challenger by the Royal Navy 600nm West of Lands End..
All safe but yacht could not be recovered.. 13 Brits and 1 American.
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... do you know what kind of boat? Sure conditions were 'not favourable ' in that area...

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Fourteen rescued by Royal Navy warship after racing yacht becomes stranded in Atlantic Ocean - ITV News
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... do you know what kind of boat? Sure conditions were 'not favourable ' in that area...

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A massive storm has just gone through the N Atlantic, so what on earth were they doing half way between the Azores and UK

Still some French fisherman is going to have a nice bonus in a couple of weeks.

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Yet another boat shows why you don't mess around in the North Atlantic during winter. Sounds like they had rudder issues, then dropped the rig. Boat was one of the old Clipper Race boats--20 years old and a floating hotel with paying crew.

The boat was scuttled after the rescue, so no bonuses for the fishermen.
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... their FB page only writes about rudder problems. Why would you drop the rig if you plan to sink her?

Also do not understand why you would leave Antigua beginning of January to head back to the UK (only 'commercial interest come to mind) ....

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In case of the possibility of rescue by helicopter.. no rig makes life much simpler..
As to why sail in January from Antigua.. as you said.. optimistic commercial schedules most likely.
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... ok on the 'air-lift option' and in fact that was something they considered.

Glad all were rescued!

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I read the report.
I was surprised that they had 14 sailors on the 60 foot boat. That's a lot of people.

Here is some latest news from the boat's Facebook post:
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Clyde Challenger Shore Team Update 12 Feb 2017 15:00

"The skipper, crew and shore team behind Clyde Challenger wish to express their thanks for all the messages of support we have received following the successful transfer of the crew and scuttling (sinking) of the yacht to ensure she was not a navigational
hazard for other mariners.

We have now been able to speak directly with the Skipper and gather more details of the events, summarised here;

- On Thursday evening the 9th February the yacht was hit by a large rogue wave during passage to the UK. She was sailing well at the time with a fully reefed mainsail.

- The impact of the wave knocked the yacht on her side. She recovered within a few seconds, however the mast had been severed at deck level. In addition the instrument pole at the stern of the yacht was also severed and a number of safety related items and communication systems were lost.

- The team quickly ascertained that all crew were accounted for and did not need any urgent medical attention.

- The crew then executed the appropriate procedures to alert other vessels in the area of their issue and triggered their long range satellite emergency beacon.

- A nearby cargo vessel was able to offer shelter until the damage on the yacht could be made safe. As the vessel hull was secure and capable of supporting the crew the decision was taken not to undertake an immediate transfer but to investigate all options. There was no damage to the rudder as initially suspected.

- The UK Coastguard rescue co-ordination team then worked hard with multiple agencies to maintain safety cover on site and communication with the vessel while crew transfer options were finalised.

- On Saturday 11th February, late afternoon, the crew of HMS Dragon successfully transferred the crew of Clyde Challenger to the safety of their vessel where they received a medical check up before being able to call family.

- Due to the severity of the damage to the yacht, the loss of equipment and the forecast weather the skipper was left with no option but to scuttle the yacht to ensure she did not represent a hazard to navigation.

The crew are now under the care of the Royal Navy and in good hands. They will have had a frightening experience when the yacht was knocked over however we are proud of the way in which the crew training and procedures were executed to maintain the vessel as a suitable shelter while transfer was arranged.

HMS Dragon, subject to operational reasons is due to disembark the crew mid week. Once we have confirmation of where and when they dock (which may change) we will work with each crew member to get them back home.

We have attached some images to this post, which have been made available online. Further updates will follow as we get the team nearer to shore."
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I read the report.
I was surprised that they had 14 sailors on the 60 foot boat. That's a lot of people.
That would be essentially a full racing roster on that boat. And since they have paying crew who want the "race experience" it's not surprising. $$$.

I race now and then on a 40 footer that needs 10 crew to be run properly and be competitive, both w/l and offshore.
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This article provides more details on the numerous other ships and aircraft used in this rescue effort. Several large commercial ships were standing by the sailboat, and also attempted (3 times) rescue, and several aircraft were used too.

It also gives some quotes from the Captain of the HMS Dragon, which sped to the scene from 500 miles away, despite the rough sea conditions.

Of the 14 people on the sailboat, 13 were from UK, one from USA. The skipper of the sailboat is 66. Several women were in the crew.

Yacht crew rescued following international long-range rescue - Practical Boat Owner
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Here is a description of this boat and its history, from the current owner's site:

"Clyde Challenger is one of eight first generation ex Clipper Ventures round the world ocean racing yachts. Designed by David Pedrick and built in Essex in the UK she has completed four, 40,000 mile circumnavigations of the globe. Achieving third place in her best finish she retired with the rest of the Clipper 60 fleet in 2006. Her sponsor during this period was the City of Glasgow for whom she proudly flew the "Glasgow: Scotland with Style" branding; a flag we still fly to this day. In 2007 she started a new life as "Clyde Challenger" operating as a sail training vessel on the stunning cruising waters of the Clyde Estuary and Scotland's west coast. With a strong team of volunteers and sea staff she served mainly youth groups and council organisations and was a regular sight on the Clyde.
In 2013 Clyde Challenger was relaunched back onto the Clyde under the new ownership of Lewis Learning. Glenn Porter, once volunteer and now owner of Lewis Learning, commented at her re-dedication ceremony in April 2013;
"It is fantastic that we have been able to bring the original team of sea staff and dedicated volunteers back together to refit and relaunch this magnificent yacht back into what are unquestionably her home waters."

Glenn continued, "We are looking forward to parading her throughout the Clyde and Irish waters in the coming years, proudly announcing to all that they can join us for a real ocean racing experience."

Clyde Challenger facilitates skippered charter, sail training, corporate events and charitable voyages on the Clyde. As we return Clyde Challenger to a full schedule you can check out what we are up to through our twitter feed @clydechallenger or facebook page"
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I guess the sail drew a few m3 water when the wave knocked the boat.

14 people?!?!!! Were they trying to compete with British Airways pricing to the caribbean?
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Skipper, Cook and 4 x 3 person watches.. two off duty, 1 standby and one on watch..
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Skipper, Cook and 4 x 3 person watches.. two off duty, 1 standby and one on watch..
Definitely not vendée Globe setup
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