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IDEC capsizes - 08/22/11 02:54 PM

Francis Joyon capsized his trimaran IDEC this morning shortly after starting his record attempt. He was about 90 miles into the attempt in 25 kt winds when a squal hit him. There is a report on TDS for those interested in more of the story.

Posted By: Jake

Re: IDEC capsizes - 08/22/11 03:02 PM

Originally Posted by windswept

Francis Joyon capsized his trimaran IDEC this morning shortly after starting his record attempt. He was about 90 miles into the attempt in 25 kt winds when a squal hit him. There is a report on TDS for those interested in more of the story.

Damn!

Posted By: Timbo

Re: IDEC capsizes - 08/22/11 03:06 PM

What is TDS and do you have a link?

Posted By: Tony_F18

Re: IDEC capsizes - 08/22/11 03:31 PM

TheDailySail.com

Posted By: hobiephil

Re: IDEC capsizes - 08/22/11 05:03 PM

Article link

Posted By: waterbug_wpb

Re: IDEC capsizes - 08/22/11 05:09 PM

he makes it sounds so easy...

Yeah, I was just cruising along when the boat flipped over...yadda, yadda, yadda... couldn't breath... yadda,yadda,yadda... may die....yadda, yadda, yadda... need tug boat.

Posted By: erice

Re: IDEC capsizes - 08/23/11 07:57 AM

what it probably looked like

http://wn.com/Thomas_Coville_almost_capsized_on_his_trimaran_Sodebo

Posted By: waterbug_wpb

Re: IDEC capsizes - 08/23/11 04:20 PM

so if you stuff a 100 foot trimaran, that's a long way to fall from the steering wheel...

Posted By: Dan_Delave

Re: IDEC capsizes - 08/23/11 05:09 PM

I wonder how many close calls like this they get in a crossing?
Does not look like a party.
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Almost over