You'd think they would have better provisions for just such an occurrence. It can't be the first time somebody was thrown from their bunk ...
Well.. they likely don't own the boat...so it's somewhat a rental. And who the heck wouldn't be laughing and having a blast ? (Until something goes wrong at least)these guys are laughing and joking like they're driving rental go karts
Speak for yourself.Not for us old geezers.
I wish that was true.And more women in that crew than men!
Could be. I was going by the individual team photo/name list on their website.There are 7 people in the team photo in post #15...4 of which sure look like gals to me!
--Peggie
Somewhat agree. But then again, these aren't monohulls that heel like normal. Due to the foils, they sit fairly flat. At least until they crash.. heheWhen I saw the video I thought the cabin was too spacious - meaning too wide- for blue water sailing.
How do they see where they are going? I guess you just hope you don't hit a semi submerged shipping container or other flotsam at 30 knots. Or just don't think about it!Pretty amazing boat. All lines inside. Cockpit inside the boat. Mostly run with autopilot and 130ish sensors to allow sailing as close to the limit as possible.
I'm not sure spacious quite describes their work and living space. On this boat you'll see that the crew's dropdown bunks are in a rear capsule, while the control room is forward nearer the mast. That arrangement is explained. You will also see why getting tossed out of your bunk can send you to some odd places. There are bulkheads, but NO walls or floors.I think one of the crew, Rosalind Kuiper, had a head injury from flying across the cabin.
When I saw the video I thought the cabin was too spacious - meaning too wide- for blue water sailing. I know it's a different age for sailing but still you would rather fall 3' than 8'.
Windows facing forward similar to a conventional pilothouse with inside steering ?How do they see where they are going?
Ahh, the good old days... when sailboats didn't fly and it took a dozen crew to run the boat.That was pretty cool. Here's another one that you might like.
Maybe some of the girls in the team photo are support. I only saw one girl in the videos (the one who got hurt).Could be. I was going by the individual team photo/name list on their website.