Well-known and highly experienced Seattle racer (and skipper of the J/125 Hamachi) got a literal taste of Lake Michigan during the recently concluded Chicago to Mackinac race. The fleet was blasted by severe storms, so much so that the elapsed record was shattered by the Andrews 80 Maverick. Here is a video of interviews with the skippers of the Callisto and Madcap, skippers of the boat Dougherty fell off and was rescued by respectively, and Dougherty himself. These are very interesting interviews as they show how today’s MOB equipment and procedures facilitated a quick and successful rescue at night.
Kurt grew up racing and cruising in the Midwest, and has raced Lasers since the late 1970s. Currently he is a broker at Swiftsure Yachts. He has been Assistant Editor at Sailing Magazine and a short stint as Editor of Northwest Yachting. Through Meadow Point Publishing he handles various marketing duties for smaller local companies. He currently is partners on a C&C 36 which he cruises throughout the Northwest. He’s married to the amazing Abby and is father to Ian and Gabe.
Great explanation of a MOB experience. I would love it if the manufacturer of the strobe light could be identified.
Agreed. I’ll bet if we watch the ads we’ll hear a manufacturer claiming success.
Found it referenced as the ACR Firefly. https://phoebewallhoward.substack.com/p/sailor-beats-death-under-moonless