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Rogue Waves Nearly Sinks Sailboat
4 de agosto de 2024 · 13 min · 71K visitas · Bahamas
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Navigating a narrow, shallow cut in the Bahamas requires careful planning for draft, tidal currents, and bedrock hazards. A sailboat with a 4.5-foot draft transited a cut during a period of significant offshore swell generated by Hurricane Earl, which was located over 1,000 nautical miles away.5:43 Despite calm local winds, the interaction between the outgoing tidal current and the incoming hurricane swell created breaking waves at the entrance.7:11 The vessel encountered large, steep waves that submerged the cockpit and flooded the interior through the scuppers.11:07 The owner failed to secure the hatches and cockpit drains before the transit, leading to extensive saltwater intrusion below decks.11:24 The vessel survived the passage without structural damage or equipment failure.11:49 Proper preparation for such transits includes timing the passage with the tide, verifying draft clearances, and securing all deck openings and drainage points to prevent flooding during heavy wave action.
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