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Old 02-01-2015, 09:18 AM   #17
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Originally Posted by psneeld View Post
This question might dissapear....
That's OK, I think I got the answer.

And no, putting the mooring line directly on a windlass is not the best idea. Nor is using your body to fend off. Although I don't remember reading that. Just something about putting an inflatable and extra fenders between two boats. So I'll have to reread it.

As to the wind, in and of itself that was a minor problem I'd say. The waves and surge were by far the main cause of the disaster. Just like in a hurricane that makes land fall at high tide with a strong storm surge.

Since I wasn't there, it wasn't a predicted event and its apparently a crowded, very open harbour, I'm not going to pass judgement on the people involved quite so quickly.
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