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From: Ken James (no email)
Date: Wed Feb 01 2006 - 21:18:18 EST
One of the fronts that formed the "perfect storm" was the remnants of a
hurricane that was in the N. Atlantic a bit south of Bermuda. The infamous
Westsail being discussed in this thread departed Maine for Bermuda when the
hurricane was still active in that area.
Reply;
I temember the events very well, was in Norfolk when that front hit, it was
bad just by itself, but I did not recall that one of the fronts was a
hurricane...it was a while back!
I don't doubt the peson with the Westsail made a lot of mistakes...his
biggest being crew selection maybe. Next was leaving the boat.
I remember they said it was taking on water...I think almost any boat would
be taking on some water in such conditions, but obviously it was not a very
serious problem! OTOH, it was pretty stupid to set out into the N. Atl, at
such a time.-Ken
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