US Sailing issues report on Newport-Bermuda race death

A skipper/owner went overboard and died – because he wasn’t tethered to the boat and wasn’t wearing a life jacket or PFD. That’s essentially the story in a nutshell, but the commissioned report is still way worth reading for more detail and education . Offshore sailing, and especially distance racing, augments the normally slight risks … Continue reading US Sailing issues report on Newport-Bermuda race death