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Virgin Gorda boating accident kills 2 (Jan. 24) #38137
02/04/2015 04:31 PM
02/04/2015 04:31 PM
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I apologize for posting on such a sad topic, but it's important, I believe, for sailors visiting the BVI to be aware of safety-related matters. A tragic, early morning boating accident near Mountain Point, Virgin Gorda, left two passengers dead and the captain in critical condition. Here's a news report:

http://www.the-triton.com/2015/01/two-die-virgin-gorda-accident-captain-critical/

We had arrived at Leverick that night (1/24) and awoke to find the staff in a melancholy state... most of them had been up all night assisting the rescue effort.

This sad news drives home the danger of attempting to navigate the BVI at night. According to the locals I talked to, the danger is multiplied both by the paucity of illuminated navigational aids and, in some cases, their questionable location.

Last edited by Bryan9; 02/04/2015 05:06 PM.

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Re: Virgin Gorda boating accident kills 2 (Feb. 24) [Re: Bryan9] #38138
02/04/2015 05:02 PM
02/04/2015 05:02 PM
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this is old news and 3/24 is a month away or is that 2014 and your caption says 2/24 which is 20 days away

Re: Virgin Gorda boating accident kills 2 (Jan 24) [Re: sail2wind] #38139
02/04/2015 05:05 PM
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sail2wind, thx, fixed.


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