Halcyon Yachts
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At 0640 this morning we had an interaction with a pod of orcas (heading east into the Gibraltar Straits). We are on a yacht delivery of a 55fter from the Netherlands to Gib.
After the first bump, the skipper immediately stopped the vessel and started motoring astern. He made a few small circles and the orcas swam away. No damage was sustained and nobody hurt.
By going slowly in reverse your bow becomes the main target for the orcas rather than the rudder.
This particular interaction was over in less than 5 minutes.
Pete
After the first bump, the skipper immediately stopped the vessel and started motoring astern. He made a few small circles and the orcas swam away. No damage was sustained and nobody hurt.
By going slowly in reverse your bow becomes the main target for the orcas rather than the rudder.
This particular interaction was over in less than 5 minutes.
Pete