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Why Are Breaking Waves So Dangerous to Yachts?

By Administrator · On October 6, 2016

There have been many examples of yachts making landfall, sometimes to seek shelter, only to find themselves in graver danger on the harbor approach. In 2012, Australian Mini Transat sailor Katrina Ham’s yacht was rolled while under tow entering the harbour at Ribadeo in northern Spain. The boat was subsequently smashed up on the rocks and was a total loss. Read More

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