Hunter 376 - The Aegean Tragedy: What Really Happened in the Newport–Ensenada Race

Maui to Vic: A First Ocean Crossing Experience: https://www.practical-sailor.com/voyaging/maui-to-vic-a-first-ocean-crossing-experience On April 27, 2012, during the Newport to Ensenada Race, the Hunter 376 Aegean sailed into North Coronado Island at night. All four sailors aboard were lost. This video does not assign blame. Instead, it looks carefully and respectfully at what is known from the U.S. Coast Guard and US Sailing investigations, the GPS track data, the race context, and the design characteristics of the boat involved. The goal is simple: to understand how a calm night, an autopilot, and human fatigue can intersect in a way that leads to tragedy — and what lessons sailors today can take forward about watchkeeping, awareness, and respect for the sea. 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/