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What this video covers

A 60-foot monohull ran aground on a lee shore in Curaçao during a sudden wind shift and storm, leaving the vessel partially on rocks and sand.45:54 The crew of the catamaran Supernova, anchored nearby, coordinated a rescue effort after a larger motorboat declined to assist.46:00 Using two dinghies with a combined 40 horsepower, the rescuers pushed against the hull while the grounded vessel’s engine ran in gear.46:11 A large wave helped break the boat free from the beach, allowing it to motor into deeper water.47:27 The rescue required precise maneuvering in shallow, rocky conditions near a dinghy dock.50:20 Following the incident, the crew of Supernova monitored the anchorage for further dragging and offered a crash pump to the vessel's occupants.40:50 The event highlights the risks of anchoring in areas with poor holding and unpredictable weather, where wind shifts can quickly drive vessels onto a lee shore.

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