No life vest, no personal epirb, not latched on... Not only stupid but gives a bad message to other sailors. Professional sailors should be taking safety more seriously, not just for themselfs but for the others that look up to them
Before this incident OBR Amory Ross onboard Vestas 11th Hour Racing wrote: There’s always a readjustment to high speed sailing after drifting for so long. The boat gets completely re-stacked, you have to re-familiarize yourself with wet weather gear, 22-degrees of heel, and the safe practice of firmly planting a hand and foot at all times(c).
Indeed sheer recklessness. The guy was incredibly lucky: daylight, no foul weather, many on deck, relatively warm water. Also recklessness of the VOR organization: how many Hans Horrevoets' (died MOB in the 2006 edition) does it take for the VOR organizers to make wearing MOB beacons mandatory at all time?
Really, incredible luck. Day, skipper on wheel, warm water. In sea walks front of the beach you need to put lifejacket on board. But in an offshore VOR it is not required!
Hhhmmm, epirb or the best 8 sailors in the world on my boat, what a hard decision. Wearing a life jacket 24 hours or warm water and a crew that can pick me up in 5 minutes, I just don't know what to choose.
Berend de Boer that's a silly way to think about it. What if he had hit his head when falling over (or cold water shock) there would be nothing to keep him above water and the best sailors in the world would be no help.
Skipper is partly to blame. He is responsible for the safety of his crew. I know they are all tired and that is when mistakes happen. Lucky not to have the first casualty of the race. Well done crew for getting him back safely onboard.
Where is the footage of him falling overboard? Because last Volvo the OBR's could press a button and the cameras save the last footage leading up to the incident, like the OBR on Vestas did when they hit a reef.
I think it's only the stern cam that is on the recording loop - which probably wouldn't have caught him in frame... If the mast cam is also on the recording loop there's every chance the foresails where blocking the cameras view of the outrigger as well.
Wow u can't make that up....they already had a man overboard on a leg before and now someone is dead. What is going on there? The captain has a lot to answer for...he is responsible for that mess. I wouldn't let that man on a boat again.
Yup. Looks faster because the deck is low above the water. But they are going easy here, because they can do 25-33 knots (45-60km/h) under good conditions (downwind).
Sinceramente i've Starter to Saul when i was a kid, me dad Said One time ONLY:". If you are on a boat make sure that you wear flashing colors! Outside there is ONLY Water!" Their not Kids anymore, but not imortal too.
Not clear why professional racers don’t wear life jackets and ais while on deck. Every big franchise like driving riding cycling has successfully introduced them. Same goes for all of us who drive, ride and commute. It just becomes an habit and you stop noticing it after a while
Reckless reckless reckless. The captain is going to get his crew killed. Can someone please explain why they don't have any personal protection devices at all?
Watching this now when they're talking about 20 knots in the black and it would have been much worse.... These sailors need to wear better safety gear and gear that you can see from the distance (flashing lights etc..)
Pit W. I honestly don't think so, the engine was only used to rescue a crew member, even then it was only used to SLOW the boat, it definitely didn't give them any help for the race!
RIP John fisher! We lost a great man today.........we are absolutely devastated! Love from all the family in OZ
Hope never dies. Even if its in another world, Space, place, good memories Will remain! John
Same problem, same boat. RIP, John Fisher. I hope VOR review Scalliwag's safety and sailing procedures.
What a great soul we have lost! John's my brother in-law here in Oz, we are absolutely devastated and in shock!
The MOB : "It's a bit scary"
Safety begin at the skipper.
Wow ! Excellent seamanship !
2:14 Dear lord, look at the cruising speed of this boat. It's like fast forward...
No life vest, no personal epirb, not latched on... Not only stupid but gives a bad message to other sailors. Professional sailors should be taking safety more seriously, not just for themselfs but for the others that look up to them
Before this incident OBR Amory Ross onboard Vestas 11th Hour Racing wrote: There’s always a readjustment to high speed sailing after drifting for so long. The boat gets completely re-stacked, you have to re-familiarize yourself with wet weather gear, 22-degrees of heel, and the safe practice of firmly planting a hand and foot at all times(c).
Indeed sheer recklessness. The guy was incredibly lucky: daylight, no foul weather, many on deck, relatively warm water. Also recklessness of the VOR organization: how many Hans Horrevoets' (died MOB in the 2006 edition) does it take for the VOR organizers to make wearing MOB beacons mandatory at all time?
Really, incredible luck. Day, skipper on wheel, warm water. In sea walks front of the beach you need to put lifejacket on board. But in an offshore VOR it is not required!
Hhhmmm, epirb or the best 8 sailors in the world on my boat, what a hard decision. Wearing a life jacket 24 hours or warm water and a crew that can pick me up in 5 minutes, I just don't know what to choose.
Berend de Boer that's a silly way to think about it. What if he had hit his head when falling over (or cold water shock) there would be nothing to keep him above water and the best sailors in the world would be no help.
Thank God for the quick thinking crew! Stay safe lads
Lucky guy. Really professional crew.
Glad tragedy was averted. Great reminder for all sailors of any class or type of sailing. Will use my PFD more now.
Great professionalism shown by the Crew --- and a lesson to Joey !!!
- BnQE - I,8k l
...a lesson for everyone!
The definition of humbled
March 26, 2018 Scallywag lost a crew overboard who was sadly not recovered
RIP John Fisher
Skipper is partly to blame. He is responsible for the safety of his crew. I know they are all tired and that is when mistakes happen. Lucky not to have the first casualty of the race. Well done crew for getting him back safely onboard.
Is it John Fisher sitting next to David Witt belowdecks?
goolug yes... so sad to see him alive and well in this clip knowing that he is somewhere in the Southern ocean at this moment... :(
Go buy a lottery ticket! BLOODY LUCKY!
I allways asked myself: Why are the neither lifevests nor lifebelts seen in the footage!!
it was a nice calm day there was no need
Listen to my serious at the end lol.
Where is the footage of him falling overboard?
Because last Volvo the OBR's could press a button and the cameras save the last footage leading up to the incident, like the OBR on Vestas did when they hit a reef.
I think it's only the stern cam that is on the recording loop - which probably wouldn't have caught him in frame... If the mast cam is also on the recording loop there's every chance the foresails where blocking the cameras view of the outrigger as well.
Ditto to this, I would like to see it as well.
Lucky boy!.......I bet a ‘Witty’ de-brief is something to behold!.....
I like his post rescue attitude. Seems like a cool dude.
His attitude reflected his behaviour.........carefree
Wow u can't make that up....they already had a man overboard on a leg before and now someone is dead. What is going on there? The captain has a lot to answer for...he is responsible for that mess. I wouldn't let that man on a boat again.
pocketdynamo Witt wasn’t the reason for any over boards, it was just tough luck for fish. And the other one was just stupidity
it looks so fast! How fast is this boat going on? Anyone has any idea? Is it engine-powered or only wind?
They were going just over 20 knots without engine, which is about 40 km/h. For the rescue they used engine.
thanks for the info, bro.
So, after the rescue, when the lad is already on board and "giving interview", they're at 40km/h?
Yup. Looks faster because the deck is low above the water. But they are going easy here, because they can do 25-33 knots (45-60km/h) under good conditions (downwind).
Sinceramente i've Starter to Saul when i was a kid, me dad Said One time ONLY:". If you are on a boat make sure that you wear flashing colors! Outside there is ONLY Water!"
Their not Kids anymore, but not imortal too.
Not clear why professional racers don’t wear life jackets and ais while on deck. Every big franchise like driving riding cycling has successfully introduced them. Same goes for all of us who drive, ride and commute. It just becomes an habit and you stop noticing it after a while
Complacency will kill you. Unforgivable.
Lucky it was not darknight.. With darkclothes i think it would have been hard to find him.
all wearing low visibility clothing. Should all have high vis clothing. Not wearing any flotation either.
They should make it mandatory to wear one neon colour. No black or blue, you are just asking for death
Reckless reckless reckless. The captain is going to get his crew killed. Can someone please explain why they don't have any personal protection devices at all?
Sad to read this again 2 months later. Everyone is going to be thinking after losing John Fisher.
how f'n hard is it to wear a personal epirb! this makes me sick knowing that this same crew lost another (for good).
out_sailing it’s just called unlucky john was wearing his full safety kit when washed over
Watching this now when they're talking about 20 knots in the black and it would have been much worse.... These sailors need to wear better safety gear and gear that you can see from the distance (flashing lights etc..)
Will they face an investigation from the race jury for using the engine?
Pit W. I honestly don't think so, the engine was only used to rescue a crew member, even then it was only used to SLOW the boat, it definitely didn't give them any help for the race!
They will face an investigation but for certain they will be commended on their action, not penalised. First class recovery.
0' 04" ........ John Fisher :(
Rip John Fisher