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Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

16-02-2018, 05:20

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Another Keel Lost; Another Capsize

Views: 106,351

Posted By thomm225

Re: Another Keel Lost; Another Capsize

Looks like they haven't left yet so this proves nothing.

Also, they didn't say whether or not they'd attempt to enter an inlet where local knowledge is required because they were tired or running...

Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

16-02-2018, 03:29

Replies: 842

Another Keel Lost; Another Capsize

Views: 106,351

Posted By thomm225

Re: Another Keel Lost; Another Capsize

They've learned the lesson of not entering a channel/pass/inlet that requires local knowledge since these channels are continually changing from what the charts, markers, or buoys say........ we have...

Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

15-02-2018, 16:42

Replies: 842

Another Keel Lost; Another Capsize

Views: 106,351

Posted By thomm225

Re: Another Keel Lost; Another Capsize

Exactly, so they have learned a lesson, made out with a few donations, and will be more prepared next time.......

Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

15-02-2018, 16:36

Replies: 842

Another Keel Lost; Another Capsize

Views: 106,351

Posted By thomm225

Re: Another Keel Lost; Another Capsize

This thread is getting quite ridiculous.

They were total beginners........get it?

They ran aground in a channel recommended for local knowledge only!

The good news is they bought a...

Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

14-02-2018, 16:00

Replies: 842

Another Keel Lost; Another Capsize

Views: 106,351

Posted By thomm225

Re: Another Keel Lost; Another Capsize

Yes, and this is what possibly makes folks somewhat narrow minded.

The lack of education!

Many here simply have a high school education and a job skill.

Even those that went to...

Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

11-02-2018, 08:17

Replies: 842

Another Keel Lost; Another Capsize

Views: 106,351

Posted By thomm225

Re: Another Keel Lost; Another Capsize

Looks like the wanted more out of life than a nice house and money in the bank.......

Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

11-02-2018, 08:01

Replies: 842

Another Keel Lost; Another Capsize

Views: 106,351

Posted By thomm225

Re: Another Keel Lost; Another Capsize

Actually no need to call him, there are two books about it and three National Geographic's with articles on his RTW voyage which took 5 years. Plus a movie.
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Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

11-02-2018, 07:17

Replies: 842

Another Keel Lost; Another Capsize

Views: 106,351

Posted By thomm225

Re: Another Keel Lost; Another Capsize

I think this is another reason for those new to sailing/boating with a draft to go with an old full keel boat with it's encapsulated keel.

You can bounce off the bottom quite a bit usually...

Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

11-02-2018, 05:50

Replies: 842

Another Keel Lost; Another Capsize

Views: 106,351

Posted By thomm225

Re: Another Keel Lost; Another Capsize

That's a bit harsh I'm thinking, especially with all the threads (on CF), books, and positive advice saying such things as Go Small, Go Now!!

It's endless. Just look at various threads on CF...

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