Wrecks On Wednesday.

I think someone is line for a promotion after such a fantastic display of his navigation skills. Well done, sir! Mind you, the rangers are pissed that you didn't pay the entrance fee.

Fish On Fridays. Marlin 1 - Fishermen 0

Marlin sinks boat! Actually, the captain screwed up:  

"Not all the details are in, but apparently the captain began backing down on the huge fish, a common practice in big-game fishing when a fish is taking line. He puts the boat in reverse to chase the fish.

One commenter on Marlin Magazine's Facebook post who apparently had some knowledge of the incident said that the captain fell as he was backing down on the fish at full throttle. The boat took on too much water and, finally, there was no correcting the situation.

Marlin Magazine reported that the boat went to the bottom of the sea and everybody on board was rescued by the photo boat. And, of course, the fish got away. "

Those guys are going to have a hell of a fishing tale to tell. For some reason, I don't think the captain will be getting that many charters in the future.

Hat tip Tim Zimmerman | Quote from Wooden Boat Forum | Photos: Marlin Magazine

Wednesday Wipeout.

Oh shit, so this it, I'm going to die!
This photo should give you, the non-surfer, a pretty good perspective on the power of those little things that roll across the ocean only to break against the shore, waves.

Santa Of The Day.

Santa decided to tie one on after learning that a vengeful Mayan god has cancelled Christmas and, well, existence. Three more days until the end!

Via some tumblr blog. I can't tell you which one, like our poor Santa above, I too am caught in an endless time loop when I'm on tumblr.

Wednesday Wipeout. Mommy, I Fall Down And Go Boom.

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They say you should keep your eyes open when you are at the marina, you never know when you might trip on something. I'd say that's good advice.

Wednesday Wipeout.

Munchola!
Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Marlin Monday! "En Garde Monsieur !"

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Marlin 1, fishermen 0.

They came loaded with cameras for evry angle.

Wednesday Wipeout! (Oracle Faw Down An' Go Boom)

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"To be seaworthy, a vessel must be able to defend herself against the incursion and peril of the sea."- C. A. Marchaj.

Mr. Spithill, thanks for pushing the boat to the limit, your wages will be garnished starting with your next paycheck.

It's a good thing that Mr. Deep Pockets has money to throw around and can fund this endeavor.

hat tip to my lawn guy. 

Wednesday Wipeout.

Sometimes, getting air is not a good thing.

Wednesday Wipeout!

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Anyone up for a swim?

Wednesday Wipeout.

T-boned!

What Happens When You Sail Too Close To A Container Ship?

You hope for a tow back to shore.

note: The photos are a little blurry. I saw these guys off in the distance while hanging out at the Nespresso 18' Skiff International. I knew that there was going to be trouble, so I grabbed my camera and pointed it in their direction.

Wednesday Wipeout.

Yes fellows, it does get a tad bit windy on the Bay. Let the mayhem begin!

Photo: Luna Rossa/Carlo Borlengh
More oops moments at Sail World.

Wreck On Wednesday.

Ah-oh!

Abandon ship!

A new reef is born.

The Brazilian yacht "Mare Sem Fim" sank off the coast of King George Island, back in April.

Wednesday Wipeout.

Up in the air, Junior Birdman; up in the air, upside down,
Up in the air, Junior Birdman; with your noses to the ground.

"It's all about the air, Joe!" What about the landing?

Wreck On Wednesday. Sadness Is...

A wrecked sailboat.

Wednesday Wipeout.

Even world class athletes wipeout!
If our intrepid photographer hadn't brought his camera with him, this glorious event would have been lost forever. But now it will live on in the digital universe for eternity . 

Wreck On Wednesday. (Photography Tip Number One)

Always have a camera with you.

Wreck On Wednesday.

Speaking of dismasted.

Sad, sad, sad.

These photos are from the King’s Cup melee back in 2010.
Rapscallion on Kata beach. 

Via Xena.

Wednesday Wipeout.

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Len10's Crash Megaloop Challenge from Hn3 Productions on Vimeo.

Ouch!