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We were caught in an 86 MPH storm (recorded by the weather station) that knocked our boat (U20) flat, faster then you could say starboard,,,,, with the sails in the water and the wind pushing the side of the hull, the boat fully turtled. I was the only one who managed to stay with the boat, and...

This was posted on the U20 forum "I am sorry to report that Erik Schmitz Lost #99 in the storm. Erik and crew were rescued and are safe with out serious injury. During the knockdown a large wave broke over the boat causing it it go turtle. The mast broke off and Erik and crew stayed with the...