Aground at the Farallones

[casc27]

Just heard on the tv news that a oat was on the rocks at the FarallonesJust. Reported one lost life several missing. Coast Guard rescue in process. Anybody have any news? I know the crewed FarallonesJust race was today.

 

[DogBalls]

I've heard there was major carnage on the Farallones race today from SF and back. Low Speed Chase is on the rock and know nothing of the safety of the crew.

If anyone knows anything, please post it ASAP.

Thoughts and prayers to the crew.

I also heard Quiver suffered stanchion failure early in the race but everyone was safe. Anything else happen?

 

[left hook]

1 dead, 3 missing. Tragic

http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news/local/san_francisco&id=8621228

 

[DogBalls]

UPDATE:

Within moments of posting I found this:

http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news/local/san_francisco&id=8621228

not good at all.

 

[cap10ed]

What are the weather conditions in that area.?Water temperature.? That is bad news indeed.

UPDATE:

Within moments of posting I found this:

http://abclocal.go.c...isco&id=8621228

not good at all.

 

[valis]

Here is a link to the San Francisco buoy, about halfway to the Farallons: http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/station_page.php?station=46026

Waves: 10.5 Ft

Wind: 17.5 Kt NW

Water Temperature: 51.8 °F

So sad.

 

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water is about 50 there. we had laser norcals about 30 miles south of there and we saw 30kt

I hope the sailors that didnt make it home RIP.

 

[colindlny]

Man That sucks. At least the CG and ANG were able to get out and save the 3 so far. hope the others still missing turn up soon and OK

 

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http://www.pacificcup.org/node/485

 

[warbird]

We leave the dock with a lot of 'piss and vinegar" and forget these tragedies can happen. Regrets, condolences and a ton of tears to loved ones.

 

[opusone]

I've heard there was major carnage on the Farallones race today from SF and back. Low Speed Chase is on the rock and know nothing of the safety of the crew.

If anyone knows anything, please post it ASAP.

Thoughts and prayers to the crew.

I also heard Quiver suffered stanchion failure early in the race but everyone was safe. Anything else happen?

Keep us posted - very sad news indeed.

opusone

 

[dog of war]

It was a "Sporty" day out there today. Some lives were lost and some boats broken. Sad news,the boats can be fixed but those lost are gone forever hard to wrap my mind around......hug the ones you love!!!

 

[The Advocate]

Thoughts are with the sailors and the families.

 

[solosailor]

Yes, tough news. Cheers to my crew that would have pushed on but didn't peep once about my decision to turn around. I love you guys.

 

[Dorado]

Damn...

from SF Gate:

04-14) 18:45 PDT -- One person is dead and three others still missing after a boat involved in a race around the Farallon Islands ran aground this afternoon.

The boating accident involving a 38-foot sailing vessel named the Low Speed Chase was reported around 3 p.m., according to U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer Levi Read.

A Coast Guard helicopter was able to rescue two people from the rocks on the islands this afternoon, and an Air National Guard helicopter rescued another person, Read said.

A fourth person pulled from the water has been pronounced deceased, and another three people are still unaccounted for.

The Coast Guard has two boats on the scene, still searching for the boat's remaining occupants.

 

[Dorado]

Yes, tough news. Cheers to my crew that would have pushed on but didn't peep once about my decision to turn around. I love you guys.

What was it like out there?

 

[haggers]

Any Idea who was on the boat and who is missing?

 

[[email protected]]

Yes, tough news. Cheers to my crew that would have pushed on but didn't peep once about my decision to turn around. I love you guys.

Thanks but i'll raise my glass to Jim Bradford (SFYC) and the crew of Low Speed Chase, and save the toast to your crew for another day #smh

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[dog of war]

1334461471[/url]' post='3673110']Yes, tough news. Cheers to my crew that would have pushed on but didn't peep once about my decision to turn around. I love you guys.

Right back at you brother!!!!!