REPORT ON INQUIRY BY US SAILING INTO THE PERSON OVERBOARD INCIDENT IN 2022 NEWPORT TO BERMUDA RACE
REPORT ON INQUIRY BY US SAILING INTO THE PERSON OVERBOARD INCIDENT ON THE YACHT MORGAN OF MARIETTA
IN THE 2022 NEWPORT-BERMUDA RACE
Published on October, 15, 2022
A must read imho:
"Conclusion
Colin was washed overboard by a large wave in inclement weather. We believe, ultimately, his death was caused by his failure to wear and deploy his PFD, harness, and tether. His crew acted admirably in returning and reconnecting him to the boat, but it appears that he drowned before they could get him back on the boat. All of us can learn important lessons from this tragedy, and we have tried to offer this relatively simple set of findings and recommendations in the hopes that they will be widely shared and understood by our community, and that they can play a role in making our sport safer for all."
A harrowing read indeed. Good recommendations for all boaters when out in inclement weather. Thanks for sharing.