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Forum: General Sailing Forum 24-06-2016, 07:31
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Posted By Don C L
Re: Father and his kids missing at sea

In my 29 footer, I would never elect to lie ahull in steep breaking seas. Given a hypothetical "30 knots and steep 6' seas" I would prefer to keep steerage, running or more likely broad reaching,...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 23-06-2016, 17:57
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Views: 80,356
Posted By Don C L
Re: Father and his kids missing at sea

On that note I'd also like to suggest to all to check you can detach your harness quickly and easily, and in the dark, if needed. As a former commercial river guide, I also keep a knife in a quick...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 23-06-2016, 09:14
Replies: 492
Views: 80,356
Posted By Don C L
Re: Father and his kids missing at sea

To hear the first body has been confirmed to be the daughter is absolutely heartbreaking. My thoughts and prayers go to the family.


Not sure what that means but in a sailboat, in what sounds...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 22-06-2016, 12:31
Replies: 492
Views: 80,356
Posted By Don C L
Re: Father and his kids missing at sea

Every sailing father's nightmare. My heart goes out to the family. The Seafarer has a fairly good rep but it is a bit on the lighter side. I love my little 29 but I know well that a lot can go south...
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