webfact Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 By Goongnang Suksawat Krabi – The Royal Thai Navy rescued several foreigners after their yacht broke down in the middle of the sea in Krabi. Yesterday, (September 15th), The Royal Thai Navy in Krabi was notified of the broken yacht near the Lan Ta Noi Island ten meters away from the shore. The Royal Thai Navy went out to search for the yacht which took about one hour to find the vessel from the location they sent. Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2022/09/16/royal-thai-navy-rescues-foreigners-after-yacht-breaks-down-in-krabi/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2022-09-17 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gold Star Posted September 17, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 17, 2022 A Go Fund Me page has been set up so they could buy an anchor. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Asquith Production Posted September 17, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 17, 2022 Give them a clue. Its a yacht and as sails for propulsion as well as an engine. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqoop Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 But just 10m from shore .. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunLA Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 With exception of malfunctioning rudder, how does a sailboat breakdown? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjinchiangrai Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 What does "broken" mean? It looks like the ship is a little bow down, is there a leak in the hull? Getting that close without grounding is a surprise but getting that close without taking measures is just poor seamanship. Set an anchor or set sails but the ship should never be left to the sea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropposurfer Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 3 hours ago, Asquith Production said: Give them a clue. Its a yacht and as sails for propulsion as well as an engine. sails don't work if theres little to no wind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mackayae Posted September 17, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 17, 2022 the middle of the sea in Krabi. ten meters away from the shore. 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asquith Production Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 1 hour ago, Tropposurfer said: sails don't work if theres little to no wind Unless they were sinking or drifting onto rocks then without more info I assume from the article that the engine as stopped working which is not an emergency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidneyw Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 3 hours ago, KhunLA said: With exception of malfunctioning rudder, how does a sailboat breakdown? Mutiny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fore Man Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 This happened to me while sailing off Oahu in Hawaii. It was only a simple 20-ft sailboat but my tiller snapped right in the middle of the channel leading into Pearl Harbor. Ours was a rental boat from the Hickam Air Force Base marina and not equipped with an anchor nor a spare tiller handle and seamanship/sail management could not prevent us from being pushed inexorably onto the rocks surrounding Honolulu Airpiort’s Reef Runway. It also didn’t help that a Navy submarine surfaced less than 100 meters from us as it was returning into the harbor, forcing me to steer hard to starboard to avoid a collision. The tiller then snapped and left us at the mercy of the wind and tides. Fortunately I contacted our harbormaster at the marina who sent out a powerboat to tow us in….scant minutes away from impacting the reef. So yes, under certain conditions even a proficient sailor can be washed ashore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachcomber Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 2 hours ago, Fore Man said: It also didn’t help that a Navy submarine surfaced less than 100 meters from us as it was returning into the harbor, forcing me to steer hard to starboard to avoid a collision. The tiller then snapped and left us at the mercy of the wind and tides Sail has priority over power doesn't it ? I hope you made a strong complaint to the Navy and demanded compensation for you broken tiller 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffersLos Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 12 hours ago, webfact said: The Royal Thai Navy went out to search for the yacht which took about one hour to find Judging by the photo, they finally found The Blue Diamond. Thankfully they didn't murder anybody this time. Yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 11 hours ago, Asquith Production said: Unless they were sinking or drifting onto rocks then without more info I assume from the article that the engine as stopped working which is not an emergency. Especially when you have an emergency spare outboard on the back of the yacht? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fore Man Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 Yes, you'd assume any sailing yacht of this size would have fitted an auxiliary or an outboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burma Bill Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 From the link to OP: "Local fishing boats were asked to pull the yacht back to the shore" for a "fee"????? Is that a Swiss flag??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 On 9/17/2022 at 9:58 AM, webfact said: ten meters away from the shore geeeze ..... they were remote that's for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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