14yo Lad Killed on Cobra

[xs 400]

very sad! agree with all the comments. the minimum we can do is learn from the accident!
having a 15 yo son who regularly comes out with me, i cant imagine what the father went through and is going through.

[kerny]

Originally Posted by mick

1st thing I was told by the RYA instructor don't follow the boat in front just incase someone falls out

You should know Mick

[kerny]

Originally Posted by steco1958

There may be 26 + ribs, but you are allowed to keep a distance from the rib in front, it is not mandatory to travel up it's chuff.

Steve

Obviously

[Ribtecer]

Originally Posted by xs 400

very sad! agree with all the comments. the minimum we can do is learn from the accident!
having a 15 yo son who regularly comes out with me, i cant imagine what the father went through and is going through.

absolutely, one thing is for sure, I have a 9 and 7 year old and I will be paying extra attention to them having read this awful tale. Mine never hang over the bow, but my son does/did travel up front.

I feel for the father, in one single moment life changes forever.

[Dhf]

What a terrible terrible accident, my utmost sympathy for the family, RIP young lad.