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G8 – Greenpeace breaks the barrier zone

Discussion in 'YachtForums Yacht Club' started by Rene GER, Jun 7, 2007.

  1. Rene GER, Jun 7, 2007
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  2. ERTW, Jun 7, 2007
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    Oh wow...looks like everyone was okay though! You'd think that the RIB would have been able to outrun what looks like a military boat.
  3. Kevin, Jun 7, 2007
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    The police boat is impressive... not as maneuverable as the RIB, but fast!
  4. Rene GER, Jun 7, 2007
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  5. Kevin, Jun 7, 2007
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    Sounds like fun! :D
  6. OutMyWindow, Jun 7, 2007
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    On the topic of Greenpeace, their newest M/V "Esperanza" is currently in Vancouver.
    (photo courtesy of Greenpeace.org)

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  7. Yacht News, Jun 7, 2007
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    Wow, that was dramatic and dangerous. That Police patrol boat could have killed those Greenpeace activists.

    On the positive side, it showed how versatile the boat and the propulsion units are. That was impressive to stop fully from such a high rate of speed in such a short distance.
  8. YachtForums, Jun 7, 2007
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    The video footage Rene supplied was just nationally televised on the NBC evening news.