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Forum: Multihull Sailboats 04-03-2016, 04:29
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Posted By Polux
Re: Catamaran surfs into rocks

Yes, Peniche county but not Peniche, Baleal, one of the nicest spots in Portugal.
https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ztJrCENN71A/Vbt8n66pFoI/AAAAAAAAiek/5ZFchU7X_ao/s1600/Baleal%2B2.jpg
I still have a house...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 03-03-2016, 18:01
Replies: 60
Views: 13,340
Posted By Polux
Re: Catamaran surfs into rocks

Yes I had big waves on "my beach" that is where the world tour championship leg in Portugal happens. It was long before that but the waves were the same.

After almost breaking my head:biggrin: I...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 03-03-2016, 09:10
Replies: 60
Views: 13,340
Posted By Polux
Re: Catamaran surfs into rocks

No I don't think so. The problem here, besides speed is that he takes the wave slightly sideways from the beginning and when the boat goes sideways descending the wave there is not much he can do.
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Forum: Multihull Sailboats 03-03-2016, 05:18
Replies: 60
Views: 13,340
Posted By Polux
Re: catamaran surfs into rocks

Incredibly accident with a relatively small wave!!!

It seems the accident was caused mainly by entering the channel at very low speed and that allowed the wave to take full control giving the big...
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