3 Killed 1 Missing in Newport Ensenda Race

[Single Hander]

Provided that is the correct vessel, what are the legal ramifications?

How does hit and run law work in the maritime circles?

[IOR Geezer]

California boating law is a $10,000 fine and 4 years for fleeing a scene with injuries.
Manslaughter and an additional 5 years for serious injury or death. Not sure what international
or Mexican waters laws equate to.

[K38Bob]

http://share.findmespot.com/shared/f...oelyfYAx2eVZzF

[Angry Dolphin]

They appear to be missing some critical data on that tracker.

[El Capitan]

Now some are saying the Aegean ran aground? Or did the tracker wash ashore after the boat was macerated?

[IOR Geezer]

It is a rugged piece of real estate.

[IOR Geezer]

http://diver.net/c/OceanOdyssey/2007.03.24/

There are some close ups of the Island if you scroll down a bit.

[Buzz Light Beer]

Thems some sharp rocks!

[bobw]

So what would we expect to have happen to a mid-90's constructed (grid system I think) boat, displacing 15000 lbs, 5,400 of which is ballast, with a 5' draft, hits a rock travelling around 5.5 knots? In relatively calm conditions?

Now, they're not the best constructed boats in the world, but I would not expect it to fly into the tiny pieces we've seen. I'd expect it to crack wide open and sink, mostly in 1 piece, near the site of the grounding.

Especially if it was a head-on collision--strongest point I would think. front of boat would be pulverized, but 90% of it would remain intact. it would flood quickly i would think. I doubt it would float around long enough to be subsequently run over by a freighter.

So, it's puzzling.

bw

[IOR Geezer]

Body of Theo Mavromatis found:

http://laist.com/2012/05/08/body_fou...islands_id.php