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Oh No, It's Sinking!

How did I miss this episode of Top Gear? It's absolutely brilliant!

Monday Morning Mishap.

This is not the way you want to start off a new week. 
Source: Nautiaula

Fish On Fridays. Marlin 1 - Fishermen 0

Marlin sinks boat! Actually, the captain screwed up:  

"Not all the details are in, but apparently the captain began backing down on the huge fish, a common practice in big-game fishing when a fish is taking line. He puts the boat in reverse to chase the fish.

One commenter on Marlin Magazine's Facebook post who apparently had some knowledge of the incident said that the captain fell as he was backing down on the fish at full throttle. The boat took on too much water and, finally, there was no correcting the situation.

Marlin Magazine reported that the boat went to the bottom of the sea and everybody on board was rescued by the photo boat. And, of course, the fish got away. "

Those guys are going to have a hell of a fishing tale to tell. For some reason, I don't think the captain will be getting that many charters in the future.

Hat tip Tim Zimmerman | Quote from Wooden Boat Forum | Photos: Marlin Magazine

Wednesday Wipeout! (Oracle Faw Down An' Go Boom)

"To be seaworthy, a vessel must be able to defend herself against the incursion and peril of the sea."- C. A. Marchaj.

Mr. Spithill, thanks for pushing the boat to the limit, your wages will be garnished starting with your next paycheck.

It's a good thing that Mr. Deep Pockets has money to throw around and can fund this endeavor.

hat tip to my lawn guy. 

Wednesday Wipeout.

T-boned!

Wednesday Wipeout.

Welcome to the Bay! There be wind here, matey.
If you're going to capsize, do it 15 feet from the shore so everyone can see you as you struggle to keep your boat off the rocks.

The 18 Footers are also playing in the "Natural Sailing Stadium" this week.

Wednesday Wipeout.

Yes fellows, it does get a tad bit windy on the Bay. Let the mayhem begin!

Photo: Luna Rossa/Carlo Borlengh
More oops moments at Sail World.

Wednesday Wipeout. "Ouch!"

A compilation of dunderhead moves or as Craig would say, bonehead moves on the water.

Via Mark Denzer, circumnavigator of Oahu, inventor of the Hawaiian FrankenLaser and heroic sailor!

Mayhem Monday! "God Bless Kites."

With all their lines, sometimes kite-boarders get tangled up.
It pays to pay attention, and watch where you are going. Do you have an app for that?

Traffic!

Carlo, c’est sûr, on peut l’encadrer.
Photo - EXPO BORLENGHI À PARIS

Mayhem Monday!

I think I need a drink!
X marks the spot.... Bulls-eye.

Flash: A Sailboat Is Not A Surfboard (Or A Sponge).

Bad things happen when you confuse the two.
Via H2uh0.

Who Has The Right Of Way?

I don't think this is a raft up.

source: facebook