RWH capsizes in Harbour
The Boxing Day Frostbite Trophy finished in spectacular fashion for the two JS9000 RWH and Wooloomooloo who tacked in looking for the better breeze and went aground by the groyne on the south side of the harbour on a falling tide. Kevin Connor's RWH was pulled free by the Club Committee Boat 'Viking' but lost her keel and the boat capsized throwing the crew into the water. The Club safety boat and Viking effected an efficient rescue of the crew and the boat. The keel was later located and recovered by Kevin Connor.
Wooloomooloo was refloated on the rising tide at 17.00 hours.
Photo: Viking with driver John Birtwistle puts an anchor line out to secure Wooloomooloo until she could be recovered.
Mike Jury took this amazing photo of the first minutes of the capsize. Other images of the Boxing Day racing will be available to view in the Club.
