Correction, I mis-read the graph at http://wx.iwindsurf.com/map#39.548,-105.08,14,1 - the winds were only gusting to about 65mph, not 90.
Cheers, Randy ----- Original Message ----- From: "RANDY via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> To: "cnc-list" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: "RANDY" <randy.staff...@comcast.net> Sent: Monday, May 8, 2017 9:44:07 AM Subject: Stus-List Hunter 26 in Trouble Yesterday at Chatfield Yesterday afternoon at Chatfield Reservoir (where I sail) a serious squall passed through. A Hunter 26 had one of her lines fouled in her prop, and couldn't furl her headsail due to fouled rigging. So she was out of control, without effective propulsion or steerage, at the mercy of 60mph winds gusting to 90mph. She's very lucky she didn't get dashed against the rocks of the dam. She was eventually towed to safety by a Park Ranger boat. Video by Trish Dishman at https://www.dropbox.com/sh/756brx498hn7sj2/AAAbDUxbbYUb6UCL7hZrWUN0a/20170507_151802.mp4?dl=0 . I was down there all day working on my boat and saw the whole thing happen. The guy shouldn't have gone out; you could see the weather building. A couple of J/22s also out there managed to ride it out by anchoring. It didn't occur to this Hunter guy to toss out his anchor and buy time to get his shit together. Cheers, Randy Stafford S/V Grenadine C&C 30-1 #7 Ken Caryl, CO _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
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