Jeanneau 40 DS - A Yacht Delivery from Plymouth to Greenock. With a helicopter rescue!!!
21 November 2024 · 10 min · 24K views · James Watt Marina, Greenock
What this video covers
A Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 40 DS departed Plymouth Yachthaven for a 480-mile delivery to Greenock, Scotland.0:27 During a night passage in the Irish Sea, wind speeds increased from 10 to 25 knots, causing the crew to reef the main to 30% and furl the jib.2:39 A crew member, Miguel, experienced chest pain, shallow breathing, and arm tingling, prompting an emergency response.2:54 With no VHF response, the crew triggered an SOS via a Garmin inReach.3:02 The Welsh and Irish Coast Guards coordinated a helicopter evacuation, while the ferry Sten and Nordica stood by to assist.3:17 A winchman lowered from the helicopter onto the deck, secured the patient, and hoisted him for medical transport.3:45 The remaining crew diverted to Dun Laoghaire for rest before completing the final leg to James Watt Marina.4:16 Medical evaluation later confirmed the patient suffered from severe acid reflux rather than a heart attack.4:24
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