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peace13

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5. This is very sad indeed.

Reply to Pachamama (Original post)

Mon Apr 16, 2012, 10:16 AM

Apr 2012

I send you love and energy. I can not imagine how it would feel to lose friends in this way.

It is chilling to think of leaving someone in the water. They had to know that turning back under those conditions would be devastating for all. As a sailor it is a reminder to me that there are times when recovery just isn't possible. We wear harnesses when the weather turns foul. In this situation the crew still could have been washed over and possibly die from impact with the boat but the boat would not have had to change course to retrieve them. When conditions get bad anything can happen.

I hope for the miracle. Take care. Peace, Kim

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Sailing Fans Reeling Over Yacht Race Death- 4 still Missing [View all] Pachamama Apr 2012 OP

Oh, pacha mama. I am so, so sorry for your loss and for all the friends and families of cbayer Apr 2012 #1

You have my sincerest condolances kentauros Apr 2012 #2

The weather on Saturday was beautiful and clear.... Pachamama Apr 2012 #4

We bought our boat in the delta and kept it in the bay for 3 months before coming down here. cbayer Apr 2012 #11

Thanks for the lucid explanation kentauros Apr 2012 #17

From the article "The power of those waves is incredible." panzerfaust Apr 2012 #3

"A Parable of Immortality".... By Henry Van Dyke Pachamama Apr 2012 #7

This is very sad indeed. peace13 Apr 2012 #5

We need to hope for miracles, always.... Pachamama Apr 2012 #13

I'm so sorry, Pachamama. EFerrari Apr 2012 #6

Thanks Elizabeth.... Pachamama Apr 2012 #9

This kind of news is life changing. EFerrari Apr 2012 #25

Bat girl who greeted Bonds after 500th homer among missing sailors n2doc Apr 2012 #8

Question. disndat Apr 2012 #10

Yes, they are required by both the US Coast Guard and Racing Committee.... Pachamama Apr 2012 #14

I've sailed but never raced. lumberjack_jeff Apr 2012 #12

They are used, but usually in really bad conditions when on deck. Sometimes a rogue wave comes Pachamama Apr 2012 #15

I guess I'm just a conservative sailor. lumberjack_jeff Apr 2012 #16

What a trajedy TuxedoKat Apr 2012 #18

What were the safety requirements for this race? mash412 Apr 2012 #19

Not sure - but they would follow the OYRA rules and US Coast Guard and US Sailing guidelines Pachamama Apr 2012 #22

I agree with your thoughts. HooptieWagon Apr 2012 #26

My heart goes out to the families hootinholler Apr 2012 #20

Thanks Hoot.....The families are in shock.... Pachamama Apr 2012 #23

Back at ya hootinholler Apr 2012 #27

I know the area and of the water dangers of which you speak. dixiegrrrrl Apr 2012 #21

I am so, so very sorry. ((((hugs)))) nt riderinthestorm Apr 2012 #24

The Gulf Coast Morn's with you and all of our sailing bretheren Sgent Apr 2012 #28

I was reading about this yesterday on CNN.com Scairp Apr 2012 #29