the Story from Low Speed Chase

[Edake]

Thanks for the detailed report. Best wishes to family and friends of those that were lost and hope those that have survived are able to fully recover from this trauma and eventually return to the sea.

 

[jhcocoran]

Great telling Bryan. Very moving and eloquent.

 

[SF Woody Sailor]

Thank you very much for taking the time to share your reflections. My condolences.

 

[bwana]

Holy smokes. What a chilling tale. I am so very sorry for you losses. Thank you for sharing this with all of us. I, too, hope that you find some measure of peace from letting the world know what actually happened on that awful day. You're a good, brave soul. Thank you.

 

[tribowchick]

Wow.

Bryan, you are a brave hero for sharing these words. Thank you.

Speaking from experience (both being alive because of my tether) and being very unpopular asking others to wear theirs, I applaud you for initiating a change in the status quo.

My Dad used to vehemently argue against wearing a seat belt in a car ... and that wasn't that long ago ...

 

[Bowwave]

Thank you for sharing this, I hope all that sail offshore take your insite to heart on safe practices. My first transpacs in the 60's and 70's we didnt rig safey lines, have ERBS, wear lifejackets or even think about hooking in, but so much is now avalible that doesnt change the overall experance. Heart felt condolences.

 

[BarePoles]

Absolutely sensational write-up.

My thoughts are with all those involved.

 

[chippin' away]

Thanks for the wake-up call. My condolences for your loss.

 

[The Advocate]

Brilliant writing and so valiant to do so this soon for the learning of all sailors.

My thoughts are with you and your crew mates.

 

[irwinr]

Thank you.

 

[Editor]

Editing this man's words is disgusting.

you idiots are still whining about editing out other publications names from the intro to the article? so just to check myself, I asked the editor at seahorse if he had any problem with it - none whatsoever. it looks like the big boys don't much care about a non-issue. no complaints from latitude 38, or bryan chong either, just cry-baby leweck and the assorted haters. what a surprise.

 

[hobie18rich]

Thanks for sharing your story Bryan.

 

[Joe Olson 30]

Thank you for sharing your story. My condolences for your loss. This is a wake-up call for me and my boat will pay much more attention to safety. Many of who have been lax about safety in the past have just been lucky. Luck can run out.

 

[the_chick_on_the_boat]

Bryan, my heart felt apologies the loss of your crew mates and close friends. It must have taken so much courage to come forward and speak so well about the incident.

I hope your story goes forward reaches many sailors and makes them think twice about their own safety to save lives.

My thoughts are with the friends and family of the lost men.

And woman.

 

[sam.kesten]

My absolute deepest condolences.

This tragedy has brought up a lot of issues for me as I know Jay and his crew are superior sailors to myself, and I have been around the rocks many times. This account helped put it in perspective for me. Thanks again, and fair winds.

 

[Mark K]

Thanks.

 

[jlippitt]

Bryan,

I am so sorry if I could make this go away it would be gone. This will be with you for the rest of your life and I feel for you Brother, survivors of tragedy are kindred spirits. You are a man above most men, that letter to us must have been so hard to write. THANK YOU and may you never have to write such a letter again. Come to San Diego and the food and drinks will flow like a river! Hold your head high and feel your heart, you are someone to be respected.

Salude

Josh Lippitt

San Diego, CA

 

[Tigger12]

Condolences--and thanks for the window into the incident. Frightening how quickly it transpired.

 

[Garufa]

No words can express what I feel or thank you enough.

 

[Filo]

thanks for sharing this powerful story of what mother nature can dish out when you least expect it. many of us are guilty of not being clipped in where conditions warrant it, and the tragic story of low speed chase will be a lesson and reminder to think safety first. all the best to you bryan.