Accidental gybes by sailing yacht Roaring Meg of Cowes with 2 people injured

Location: 3.3 cables south-west of Hamble Point Buoy, near Southampton, England.

From:
Marine Accident Investigation Branch
Published
23 January 2015
Vessel type:
Merchant vessel under 100 gross tons and Recreational craft - sail
Report type:
Investigation report
Date of occurrence:
20 May 2006

Accident Investigation Report: Roaring Meg

Investigation report into marine accident including what happened, safety lessons and recommendations made:

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Summary

Report on the Investigation of two serious injuries on board the IMX 38 yacht Roaring Meg of Cowes in Southampton Water, 3.3 cables south-west of Hamble Point Buoy on 20 May 2006

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Published 23 January 2015
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