NO! I wasn't driving at the time... Or navigating, before you ask!!!
I had been of watch approaching the end of my 4 hours off. It had been a squally night in the tropics, when I left the helm some 3 hours before, and we were 30 miles from the waypoint. The wind had gusted 58 kts+ and there was no ambient light and heavy rain. Driving a 30 tonne yacht at 15 knots in these conditions, with heavy seas is the closest I will ever get to flying IFR !!
Yes, Bren, I have hundreds of pictures but unable to publish them yet.
As the boat was on the Jersey register it will be subject to an enquiry from the MCA and the underwriters.
As for now, I am in Batam, Indonesia and transferring to Singapore on Friday.
I sustained some whip lash style injuries at the time of the impact as the boat heeled over and bounced on the coral reef. Back to hospital tomorrow.
All in all not the best way to end a trip. Still managed to get 17000miles under my belt though!
So if anyone knows of any ATC jobs feel free to drop me a line!
Thanks again for the many messgaes of support on Facebook etc.
I now need to find another way of raising enough money for the Flying Scholarships for the Disabled charity.
