the kid might have died of a blow to the head before the boat turned even 1/4
over.

Or, he might have had a non-stretchy tether that brought him so short, so
abruptly that his back or neck was broken.

Or, he might have taken so many seasickness pills he couldn't function.

Or, he might have panicked.

Or, he might have caught his foot in a lifeline.

Or, he might have broken his leg, the broken bone cutting an artery and he bled
to death.

Or, he might have gotten loose only to be drowned by a breaking wave.

Or, he might have been tumbled by a wave and hit his head on the bottom.

Or ...


A sailor should always have his 'rigging knife' handy and attached to him by
a lanyard.
You never know when you have to cut something loose.
That's a real tragady.

Jack Dale wrote in message
.. .
Does anyone in the San Francisco area have any further news?
Apparently one crew member was dragged down while wearing a harness,

http://www.canoe.ca/NewsStand/Calgar...20/354088.html

Jack

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Jack Dale
Swiftsure Sailing Academy
Director/ISPA and CYA Instructor
http://www.swiftsuresailing.com
Phone: 1 (877) 470-SAIL (toll free)
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