I'd love to know what really happened........
I'd love to know what really happened........
Specifically none of the three warning systems worked, according to Boris. Additionally they were all working prior to the incident when he passed near other vessels within the bay of Biscay.Odd that some of the warning systems didn't kick in.
Well apparently the racing boat claims that it was the fishing boats fault as it’s AIS was switched off and therefore did not trigger proximity alarm
The issue is not the risks to the racers, or the Caribbean rocks - it‘s the danger to anybody in another boat that they hit.Yeah and Alex Thomson ran aground a few years ago when leading the RdR. It's part of the risk. Some activities involve risk. Like crossing the road. Or getting out of bed.
I understand the argument but quantify the risk. Then compare it to other activities that present a risk to other parties like for example, driving or owning a dog.The issue is not the risks to the racers, or the Caribbean rocks - it‘s the danger to anybody in another boat that they hit.
Risk low enough mid ocean - but not in coastal waters.
I understand the argument but quantify the risk. Then compare it to other activities that present a risk to other parties like for example, driving or owning a dog.
I dare say there would be uproar if you tried banning dog ownership due to the risk to third parties and yet the statistics make it much more dangerous than solo sailing.
So what would have happened if a small yacht or fishing boat under 15m (not required to transmit on AIS) was in the area, when a 60 foot yacht hurtled towards them at 20 knots with nobody on watch?