Lessons Learned - Motor Boats and One-design fleets

David Hazlehurst on Wednesday September 3, 2003 08:36AM

The August 29 issue of Scuttlebutt had a novel item on why it is important to stay in your boat when it's under power. And in today's issue a reader commented on the marksmanship skills of the Greek Coast Guard with the admonition "terrorists beware!" Food for thought.

COACH BOATS
During the Saronikos Gulf regatta in Athens, in early August, the Austrian Tornado coach was tossed out of his boat in high waves while heading to the course area. He did not have the kill switch cord attached to himself, so the boat kept running, directly at the Mistral fleet (approximately 80 boats). So with no one driving, and the boat a threat to the Mistrals, the Greek Coast Guard simply shot at the coach boat, putting what appears to be a 20 mm cannon round through the motor. Alfred was rescued and is fine, but the Austrians have a used motor they would like to sell. http://www.uksail.com/news/body_03081409.htm  

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