ugh we read about that over the weekend. We had sailed against that owner in the Pacific Cup in 2010. He had a Columbia 30 with the same name and he then had a new Columbia 32 built (the boat that was lost). He won his division in '10 and from all accounts is an excellent sailor.
I am sure the choice seemed right at the time as why would you want to abandon your boat over a broken rudder? Of course you would get a tow instead? Too bad everything went downhill from there and a tradegy resulted. My heart goes out them.
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-Jennifer
2003 Silverton 38c (not a trawler)
Marina Village, Alameda
San Francisco Bay Area
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