Another Atlantic Rescue

[Macca]

Just spotted this

HMCG

All 4 rowers picked up by a Merchant Ship from the liferaft and currently on route to Ireland,

Just goes to show the importance of the Merchant Fleet and the part they play in these situations

Macca

[codprawn]

Yet another "freak" wave - makes me wonder are they really "freak" waves if they happen so often?

The sea can throw a hell of a lot at you - modern technology is starting to make some people take it for granted!

[bpevans]

Originally Posted by codprawn

Yet another "freak" wave - makes me wonder are they really "freak" waves if they happen so often?

ESA says they aren't nearly as uncommon as originally thought.

Pretty interesting article....

'Rogue waves' reported by mariners get scientific backing.
http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=stor..._sea&printer=1

http://www.esa.int/esaCP/SEMOKQL26WD_index_0.html

[Rogue Wave]

Originally Posted by bpevans

ESA says they aren't nearly as uncommon as originally thought.

Pretty interesting article....

'Rogue waves' reported by mariners

Yes and it's usually to the harbourmaster,

On a more serious note i am glad the guys got out alive