Yesterday was a day of tragedy in the racing community, for the first time in the 65 year history of the Newport to Ensenada Race there were fatalities. Apparently, the s/v Agean, a 37 foot Hunter, was sunk while racing. The cause has not yet been determined, but initial investigation of what wreckage was found leads authorities to believe they either struck or were struck by a much larger vessel. So far 3 bodies have been recovered, but not yet identified. It is known that the owner was on board and acting in the captains capacity for the race. It is unknown of the full crew compliment. Traditionally, when racing, s/v Agean has a crew of 5.
My heart goes out to the families who have lost loved ones in this tragedy.
Hey you, Jeff and I were in Hawaii when we heard about that. Quite an article in Latitude 48? so tragic but a very very valuable lesson to all of us who are comfortable sailing.
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