When you go to check the outrigger – and end up falling into the Pacific Ocean! That’s what happened to Scallywag rookie Alex Gough on Leg 4 – and it sparked a dramatic rescue operation onboard the Hong Kong boat which saw them get the Australian back onboard in less than 15 minutes! Cool heads on board!
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So many lessons to be learned here . Wearing all black clothing is just plain silly, no life jacket, no locator beacon, not clipped on. If you see this kind of practice on a boat don't doubt yourself, don't give in to peer pressure, just walk away, there is probably lots of other things wrong with the way it's run. I personally know two sailors who have lost friends and crew mates during a race and many more who have gone overboard without safety kit but lived to tell the tale. Those people who lived were never the same again and those who lost their battle with the sea left devastated families behind.
Your life is more important than winning a stupid race. The sea shows no mercy.
Watching this now when they're talking about 20 knots in the black and it would have been much worse…. These sailors need to wear better safety gear and gear that you can see from the distance (flashing lights etc..)
Wow u can't make that up….they already had a man overboard on a leg before and now someone is dead. What is going on there? The captain has a lot to answer for…he is responsible for that mess. I wouldn't let that man on a boat again.
That is how they they lost Fish…crazy!!
Is it John Fisher sitting next to David Witt belowdecks?
how f'n hard is it to wear a personal epirb! this makes me sick knowing that this same crew lost another (for good).
Hope never dies. Even if its in another world, Space, place, good memories Will remain! John
Lucky guy. Really professional crew.
RIP John fisher! We lost a great man today………we are absolutely devastated! Love from all the family in OZ
Same problem, same boat. RIP, John Fisher. I hope VOR review Scalliwag's safety and sailing procedures.
Lucky it was not darknight.. With darkclothes i think it would have been hard to find him.
Reckless reckless reckless. The captain is going to get his crew killed. Can someone please explain why they don't have any personal protection devices at all?
Fantastica operazion de todo el equipo!!! Felicidades!!!
He was definitely lucky that "someone" saw him go in, and the crew acted quickly
Thank God for the quick thinking crew! Stay safe lads
Sinceramente i've Starter to Saul when i was a kid, me dad Said One time ONLY:". If you are on a boat make sure that you wear flashing colors! Outside there is ONLY Water!"
Their not Kids anymore, but not imortal too.
I allways asked myself: Why are the neither lifevests nor lifebelts seen in the footage!!
all wearing low visibility clothing. Should all have high vis clothing. Not wearing any flotation either.
I like his post rescue attitude. Seems like a cool dude.
it looks so fast! How fast is this boat going on? Anyone has any idea? Is it engine-powered or only wind?
Not clear why professional racers don’t wear life jackets and ais while on deck. Every big franchise like driving riding cycling has successfully introduced them. Same goes for all of us who drive, ride and commute. It just becomes an habit and you stop noticing it after a while
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Glad the boy made it safe back aboard. GO MAPFRE!!!!
Wow, awesome save !! Wearing the PLB at all times seems like a good idea. Go Scallywags, win this one !
Glad tragedy was averted. Great reminder for all sailors of any class or type of sailing. Will use my PFD more now.
Where is the footage of him falling overboard?
Because last Volvo the OBR's could press a button and the cameras save the last footage leading up to the incident, like the OBR on Vestas did when they hit a reef.
Bravo les gars
Go buy a lottery ticket! BLOODY LUCKY!
Complacency will kill you. Unforgivable.
Lucky boy!…….I bet a ‘Witty’ de-brief is something to behold!…..
Skipper is partly to blame. He is responsible for the safety of his crew. I know they are all tired and that is when mistakes happen. Lucky not to have the first casualty of the race. Well done crew for getting him back safely onboard.
Will they face an investigation from the race jury for using the engine?
No life vest, no personal epirb, not latched on… Not only stupid but gives a bad message to other sailors. Professional sailors should be taking safety more seriously, not just for themselfs but for the others that look up to them
Great professionalism shown by the Crew — and a lesson to Joey !!!
Stupid sailors not using lifevests