www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/abandoned-yacht-found-off-port-stephens-beach-sparking-search-20160518-goxnjw.html
Anyone recognize the boat, hopefully skipper will be found.
That is quite an exposed position for the yacht to be anchored in. I hope this is not another sad tale.
Given that it was found not anchored it could have drifted a long way. Doesn't sound hopeful. Very sad.
been alot of westerlies too. weird that she was found so close in. who knows, when, how and what...
Man feared missing from yacht found adrift off NSW north turns up safe:
www.abc.net.au/news/2016-05-19/sailor-feared-missing-off-port-stephens-turns-up-safe/7429438
Select to expand quoteRamona said..
Good news but where is the rest of the story?
probably goes like this...........
1) man finds a cosy bed for the night ashore with a cosy companion.
2) yacht drags anchor and drifts out the bay to a nearby shore.
3) Search for man presumed overboard begins
4) After a cosy night or two, man takes a walk to town and reads the daily paper over a leisurely coffee and sees a pic of his boat on page 2!!!!
5) chocking on a sip of coffee..... the leisurely morning rapidly dissolves with the first thought being I must get my boat !! then thinking i'd better call the constabulary and let em know im ashore and ok...
Select to expand quoteGuitz said..Ramona said..
Good news but where is the rest of the story?
probably goes like this...........
1) man finds a cosy bed for the night ashore with a cosy companion.
2) yacht drags anchor and drifts out the bay to a nearby shore.
3) Search for man presumed overboard begins
4) After a cosy night or two, man takes a walk to town and reads the daily paper over a leisurely coffee and sees a pic of his boat on page 2!!!!
5) chocking on a sip of coffee..... the leisurely morning rapidly dissolves with the first thought being I must get my boat !! then thinking i'd better call the constabulary and let em know im ashore and ok...
EXACTLY. sounds like he lost his mooring or anchor
I'm guessing his anchor dragged with a short scope, boat drifted out to sea with the tide. Anchor hanging down with chain acted as a sea anchor, boat carried by the East Australian current, with a swirl that took it inshore.
I am guessing the truth is more embarrassing than the guy wants to admit. Guitz's scenario sounds like something from personal experience. 
The story gets weirder
www.portstephensexaminer.com.au/story/3925286/sailor-avoids-arrest-after-reappearance/?cs=762
Maybe he was as he said on a holiday, having left his boat in Sydney, then someone stole it but abandoned it by coincidence where it was found drifting. Or maybe he has alziemers or had a break down.
Select to expand quoteMcNaughtical said...
Maybe he was as he said on a holiday, having left his boat in Sydney, then someone stole it but abandoned it by coincidence where it was found drifting. Or maybe he has alziemers or had a break down.
Yes, sounds like someone had a cheap ticket to Port Stephens????
