On 10/29/2013 11:03 AM, Wayne.B wrote:
Don't mess around with the big guys:


http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2013/oct/25/skipper-fined-cowes-week-collision

I wondered what would occur if a large yacht of maybe 60' (that one)
were to be 'run down' by a tanker / freighter. I always figured it'd be
sunk or swamped.

Interesting to see it was 'only' dismasted.