The importance of keeping a lookout..

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The importance of keeping a lookout..

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Remember watching a similar incident involving a big cruiser on a Falmouth rally - without the outcome here.


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Shocking footage, all to frequent sadly.
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You've probably seen this photo. The boat's name says it all.

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Re: The importance of keeping a lookout..

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Or how about this one? The captain lost his ticket over this: left the boat on auto pilot and went below to use the head!

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