A Terrible Sailing Accident - SV Platino

This week, a cautionary tale of sailing vessel Platino. A sailing accident, equipment failure leading to dismasting and rescue. We discuss what led up to the sailing disaster on SV Platino and what we can add to our sailboat maintenance checklist as we do our own boat maintenance. Practical Sailor is your trusted resource for reviews of sailboats and sailing gear. https://www.practical-sailor.com Chat with us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/PracticalSailor/