webfact Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 By Goongnang Suksawat Krabi – Three Chinese men have been rescued after a sailboat broke down from strong winds near an island in Krabi. The Krabi Marine Police told the Phuket Express that on Saturday (January 28th) they were notified that a mast and engine of a sailboat were broken. The sailboat was floating near the Fourth Island (Koh See). They went out to the location where they found the sailboat named ‘Suntess’. The boat’s mast was broken. The Krabi Marine Police told the Phuket Express that the sailboat had been registered in China. Three male Chinese were found which were Mr. Mu Zezhi, 47, the boat captain, Mr. Jing Peng, 38, and Mr. Mu Deng, 47. Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2023/01/29/three-chinese-men-rescued-after-sailboat-breaks-down-in-krabi-sea/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2023-01-30 - 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. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted January 29, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 29, 2023 1 hour ago, webfact said: The Krabi Marine Police told the Phuket Express that on Saturday (January 28th) they were notified that a mast and engine of a sailboat were broken. The sailboat was floating near the Fourth Island (Koh See). Both broken, that really sucks. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callmeishmael Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 That's worse than a scratched jet ski! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearbox Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 (edited) The winds are now strong in the south but not that strong to inflict such damages. The vessel looks fairly old and possibly not properly maintained, esp the engine, totally unrelated to the weather. Quite possibly the standing rigging was not maintained properly as well, the winds are not that strong to break the mast. Edited January 30, 2023 by gearbox 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ChrisY1 Posted January 30, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2023 Chinese masts and engines......not good for the ocean...:)) 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 49 minutes ago, ChrisY1 said: Chinese masts and engines......not good for the ocean...:)) At least it Did have an engine. Maybe masts could be fitted to submarines. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gottfrid Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 To me, it looks like the work of really bad sailors. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterphuket Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 Why they did not use the dinky, looks like it is okay. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavideol Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 7 hours ago, Gottfrid said: To me, it looks like the work of really bad sailors. agree..., Chinese and sail boats not a good match 555 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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