Yachts sinking in Chalong Bay

[Walkabout Man]

A few yachts sunk last night in Chalong bay. From the facebook posts i saw last night it looked like River Rovers was partially submerged and another yacht i dont recognise. Anyone know anything?

[grumpyoldman]

Do not, but I wonder if these big winds have anything to do with it?

[Flying Clog]

You reckon?

[sebastion]

River Rovers isnt reputable. Met a poor family at Dickies lighthouse that were waiting for them and they never showed up.They paid online a month before their trip. They were very disappointed so i took them down to Chalong pier and found them a good deal on a day trip. They were very nice people it was the least i could do.

Not sure if it's thai or western owned but it's a horrible look for the island leaving people hanging like that. I have no sympathy for their boat.

[jaapfries]

River Rovers isnt reputable. Met a poor family at Dickies lighthouse that were waiting for them and they never showed up.They paid online a month before their trip. They were very disappointed so i took them down to Chalong pier and found them a good deal on a day trip. They were very nice people it was the least i could do.

Not sure if it's thai or western owned but it's a horrible look for the island leaving people hanging like that. I have no sympathy for their boat.

Sebastion: Have contempt for the individual who owns that boat, but please: have sympathy for that boat, or any boat, for that matter. A boat is never to blame, only its Skipper, okay ?

[grumpyoldman]

You reckon?

Not being a yachtie or a boat person, I thought someone who is might chime in with something else as a reason. Such as neglectful maintenance "you reckon"?