Rescue ship heads to stricken NZ yacht from Whangārei
A veteran New Zealand sailor and three younger crew members have spent nearly a week dealing with severe weather, mechanical failure, and limited power after t…
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A veteran New Zealand sailor and three younger crew members have spent nearly a week dealing with severe weather, mechanical failure, and limited power after t…
NZ Herald ·
Bloody hell, that's a nightmare. Hope they get picked up soon, those southerlies are no joke.
Yeah nah, they'll be fine. Experienced skipper? Should've had a backup rudder. Just saying.
can't predict everything at sea. Weather changes quick.
wait what even causes a rudder to fail in 2026? thought boats were meant to be reliable
seriously? they're lucky to be alive and you're judging
lol imagine being stuck at sea for a week with no power, I can't even handle a power cut for an hour ffs
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whāngārei rescue boat go brrr 🚤 hope the crew gets a cold beer when they're back on land
big mood, I'd be crying after day one
lol yes you've clearly never owned a boat. Shit breaks all the time.
They'll be right, we've got some of the best rescue crews in the world. Just another Tuesday for coastguard.
facts, coastguard is legit
Don't get me started on boat maintenance. My mate lost his mast in the gulf last year because of a dodgy rig. These things happen.
hope they're all okay, that's what matters
fingers crossed for a quick tow. Poor buggers must be exhausted.
mate you sound like my dad, always blaming the sailor 😂
is it just me or does anyone else think maybe they shouldn't have been out there in a storm?
r/wellthatsucks material right here