Watchet vessel sinks off Steep Holm

[footsoldier]

Surprised that this has not been mentioned here. Apparently a couple of Watchet-based liveaboards sank on 13 August off Steep Holme whilst en route to re-locate elsewhere. Their 60-footer was lost but they are safe, thank goodness. Little detail in the initial news item and no follow-up.

Rescue operation as boat sinks in Bristol Channel - Somerset Live

 

[Megaboat]

Sorry for the owners but one does wonder about the seaworthiness of some of the liveaboards

 

[Kerenza]

Our very own varvassi for the holms race.

 

[LittleSister]

Sorry for the owners but one does wonder about the seaworthiness of some of the liveaboards

A 60 foot boat with a liferaft doesn't sound like budget operation.