Ran across this, which was rather sobering:
www.sailblogs.com
(Post is from 18 Nov; unsure how to link to that one directly)
also:
Don't forget to register your GPIRBs!
Although it sounds like the person was in shock -- why steer with your sail in the water? -- and might have been in no state to activate one. I sort of presume no one actually goes (that far) offshore without one these days.
SailBlog: Time Bandit
It’s back to the Caribbean leaving a chilly USA east coast for the winter months in the sun.
also:
Coast Guard rescues overdue mariner 270 miles off NC
CAPE MAY, N.J. — Coast Guard crews rescued an overdue mariner 270 miles off Hatteras, North Carolina, Wednesday.Coast Guard Sector New York watchstanders received a report of lost communications from
www.news.uscg.mil
Don't forget to register your GPIRBs!
Although it sounds like the person was in shock -- why steer with your sail in the water? -- and might have been in no state to activate one. I sort of presume no one actually goes (that far) offshore without one these days.