Bink B wrote:
otnmbrd wrote:

Winds were @20k from the West with a decent size swell.
Don't know if it was a nav error, misjudged turn, current and swell
problem, or combination of "all of the above".
When last I saw her, she was finally broadside to the beach, away from
the jetty and rolling about 45deg either way.
The winds finally died out about midnight, but considering her
construction (heavy), if they don't rig her correctly and have a good
deal of luck, pulling her off is not going to be an easy task.
Biggest problem now will be getting aboard to rig her.

otn



Hmmm... local info seems to indicate a hidden sandbar was the trouble.
The captain called for depth info and harbor control said it was tested
Sunday and all was good. But since that test a 10 foot sandbar appeared
which caught the boat bottom and started the eventual distress. I guess
there isn't a lot of extra clearance in the approach to that small harbor.

B

Until the investigation is complete, all sorts of possibilities will
exist and we may never know for sure, but the "hidden sandbar" would not
be high on my list, for causes.
If he's going to use that as a defense, he best get some good
soundings.....soon.

otn