At the May Membership meeting, we will hand out the Cape Henry Cup awards followed by a featured speaker and BBSA member.

Fastnet Storm 1979

Presentation by Christian Schaumloffel at
Bold Mariner Brewery Tuesday May 21st 6:45pm.
45 years ago the tragedy from the horse's mouth.

"White caps, BIG white caps! How does it feel to pitch pole a 40ft yacht beyond 90 deg. Why we couldn't even consider the liferaft.

My view, involvement and my photos of the GRIMALKIN rescue and many more pictures and graphics. What is more seaworthy in type of sail yachts ? How do we stack up other type vessels ? What used to be safer in our PFDs? How does it compare to the cyclone (Sydney - Hobart) 1998 ?

What did we learn - and have we really learned from it - ???

Read this article BEFORE the presentation:
https://www.yachtingworld.com/fastnet-race/fastnet-79-disaster-happen-again-123899