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December 2011 Issue
Lessons from the Mackinac
On Oct. 31, U.S. Sailing released independent reports on three highly publicized sailing accidents that happened this year. Practical Sailor has been closely following the WingNuts capsize, in which the captain, Mark Morley, and Suzanne Bickel died of “head injuries and drowning,” while still tethered to the boat, and six crew were saved by fellow racers. Practical Sailor Technical Editor Ralph Naranjo served on the U.S. Sailing panel; his focus was on the weather and the boat design features that led to the accident.
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