Two days ago in the middle of the night we had a bang against the hull that was stronger than the usual waves-against-the-transom bangs.
Nothing else noticeable happened, so it was dismissed.
Today as we anchored in Praia and went for a swim the effects of the bang was very clear. We had obviously hit some Unidentified Floating Object, and the starboard rudder blade was completely destroyed along the upper 2/3 of its length. Only the tip is intact.
We can’t go on like this, so we immediately re-planned and are now moving back towards Sao Vincente for repairs :-(
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4 responses to “UFO hit us with a bang. Not good.”
Scary stuff…
What a setback. I am sad.
Bummer, just when you guys were doing so well!
Good luck with the repair.
How’s it going? Do you have enough plastic padding…? Seems to be a real hit.