Trimaran capsize Dún Laoghaire

[underdog]

70 foot trimaran capsized while taking part in the "Route des Prince" Race. 8 crew on board rescued. 1 hospitalised with back injury
http://www.rte.ie/news/2013/0622/458206-dun-laoghaire-capsize/

 

[Deleted member 36384]

The video in the news article is quite amazing, so slow but sure. I do hope the injured bloke with the broken pelvis makes an easy recovery; it is not a pleasant experience recuperating from a broken pelvis, not at all.

 

[nigel1]

I was watching the race, pretty impressive boats, but the conditions were close to the limit was proven.
Looks like racing will be cancelled today, its blowing a full gale at the moment

 

[macd]

I do hope the injured bloke with the broken pelvis makes an easy recovery; it is not a pleasant experience recuperating from a broken pelvis, not at all.

+1 Worse than not pleasant: lots of important blood vessels can be ruptured, so even survival is sometimes not an option. Hope he mends well.