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Charter Beneteau dragged into a moored trader at Göcek

A 02:00 downburst pushed the yacht onto a wooden caïque.

likely · 2 sourcesNF
Vessel
MeltemSailing yacht
When
2018Mediterranean
Outcome
Returned safely
Position
Göcek, Turkey
Sea area
Eastern Mediterranean
Coordinates
36.75°N, 28.94°EApproximate position
Summary

What happened.

Charter yacht dragged at 02:00 in a downburst and contacted a moored wooden trader; bow roller damage, caïque holed, both insured.

Lessons learned

What it teaches.

  • 1
    A downburst gives no warning and no time. In a crowded anchorage, your defence is scope and distance set before dark, not reaction after midnight.
    on watch
Sources

Where this comes from.

News· Fethiye TimesTwo boats damaged in Göcek squallVisit ↗Forum· CruisersForumDownburst at Göcek — anchorage reportVisit ↗

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Procedures involved.

ProcedurePrimary

Collision

Procedure

On Watch

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Confidencelikely · 2 sources
Record typeIncident

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