‘Stormy Weather’ Sloop Towed Into Bermuda
The 44ft sloop ‘Stormy Weather’ was successfully towed into Bermuda after losing its mast, boom, and propeller during a squall.
A Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre spokesperson said, “At approximately 1.00am, Saturday 11th November, Bermuda Maritime Operations Centre [BMOC] was contacted by a concerned person ashore reporting that the 44ft Sloop ‘Stormy Weather’ was disabled 147 nm southwest of Bermuda. A few minutes later a second call was received from the skipper of Stormy Weather reporting that vessel had lost its prop, mast and boom in a recent squall.
“There were no reported injuries onboard with intention for crew [5 persons] to cut away bits of broken mast and rig up a temporary structure, allowing vessel to continue sailing towards Bermuda.
“Bermuda Radio established a communications schedule with vessel while also continuing to monitor movement via an onboard tracking system. A few hours later, BMOC received an updated position for sailing vessel ‘Stormy Weather’, with skipper also reporting that one crew member was severely sea sick and hadn’t eaten or drank fluids in last 24 hours.
“The crew member had taken medication over the last few days with little change in his condition. BMOC arranged for Medical advice via USCG Flight Surgeon with instruction to continue with medication and intake of fluids.
“Gladly, the crew member responded well to onboard treatment as the vessel continued towards Bermuda, managing to sail to position 20 miles southwest of Gibbs Hill Lighthouse. Due to unfavourable winds, a commercial tow was arranged to rendezvous with vessel in Argus Bank, with both vessels arriving safely into St. George’s Harbour around 11pm, Wednesday night.”
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