The breakthrough is the battery bank, its primary source of power. The generators seem to be for emergency only, not for daily use. Hat off to the...
Stumbled across an article on lighting strikes:...
Never had one and never had a lighting strike. Some folks say these static “brushes” attract lighting rather than the other way around. :(
Happened to me as well, a nearby lighting strike took out the ECUs in my outboards. Yamaha was replaced them under warranty, to my surprise.:eek:
Horrible subject, but it belongs smack in the middle of this thread, 6 died, 5 stuck inside the sinking boat, but it seems the chef drowned...
Nice video and pretty realistic, always something going wrong on boats;)
Some people sail around the world solo, but they sleep with the autopilot on. Not only is it unsafe but also in violation of the International...
Nah, somebody was operating the big boat with his (or her) head up his /her arse. They already came in under full control doing spins in the bay...
Nah, this dude is not a YouTuber but the editor of Practical Sailor magazine and he was talking about riding out a hurricane at anchor and...
Another video but a good, dense presentation of the known facts leading to the sinking. [MEDIA]
Yes, the USCG is as guilty as the FAA: Remember the California dive boat that burned, perfectly legal to have a death trap as long as a crew...
Yes, very familiar with microburst on sailboats, been knocked over twice but no drama as she popped right up when I steered into the wind. (While...
More crew members under investigation, phones seized, Sky News:...
The Italian Air Force have concluded (or disclosed ) that it was a microburst rather than a tornado,
Today Italian newspapers are reporting the Captain is under investigation for manslaughter. (La Republica and Palermo)
Well, the speculation statement is a disclaimer, we are not in the official Accident Investigation Business and with this being a very public...
Agree, can’t see how the bow would be pushed down even in a 130 knot gust: The mast and rigging would be pushed aft forcing the bow up, then there...
From a news conference this morning::
He got 15 or 16 years in prison, 32 people died, he may still be in jail. Edit, Google:
No, not against the widow. No idea how this will spin out but if gross negligence is proven in court, then somebody may be found liable.
