Girl sailing around the world hit a snag...

[bigb2008]

Not sure if anyone is following this, but this girl plans to be the youngest to sail around the world. She was on a 10-day prep run, and hit a 63,000 ton cargo ship.

http://livenews.com.au/news/sailor-...e-solo-round-the-world-voyage/2009/9/9/218795

Not sure how exactly one plans on going around the world when they can't avoid a HUGE cargo ship, but I wish her luck. (she's gonna need it).

 

[roscoe]

Re: Girl sailing around the world hit a snag...

didn't she have the right of way?

maybe she was asleep. ya gotta sleep sometime.

 

[Mike Robinson]

Re: Girl sailing around the world hit a snag...

The term "right of way" doesn't exist in the "Collision Regulations". She was either the "Stand On" or "Give way " vessel.

But as was already mentioned a "Proper Lookout" must be maintained at all times by both vessels which is impossible while sailing solo.